Discovering Southern Oregon
THE WARMTH OF THE CHETCO EFFECT – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – March 2026
RECENTLY, on a cold, foggy 46-degree day in Jacksonville, I received a text from a friend in Brookings. The message included a photo of the thermometer on his deck reading […]
WINTER WONDERS OF SOUTHERN OREGON – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – February 2026
AS HOLIDAY LIGHTS FADE and fresh snow blankets the surrounding mountains, winter invites you outdoors to experience the seasonal magic of Southern Oregon. It’s the perfect time to work off […]
MILL CREEK FALLS, BARR CREEK FALLS AND AVENUE OF THE BOULDERS! – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – November 2025
FOR STUNNING FALL COLORS and a quintessential Southern Oregon adventure, take the short scenic hike to Mill Creek Falls, Barr Creek Falls and the Avenue of the Boulders—all nestled along […]
MY TOP 10 FALL ACTIVITIES – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – October 2025
ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE MOST about Southern Oregon is its four distinct seasons. While I can’t say I have a single favorite, I do have go-to activities for […]
Paddling the Pristine Wood River – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – September 2025
OUR FAVORITE RIVER to kayak is the Wood River, located about 90 minutes from Jacksonville in Klamath County. Nestled amid the pine-fringed slopes of the southern Cascades, the Wood River […]
LAST CHANCE TO ACCESS CRATER LAKE’S SHORELINE! – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – August 2025
THIS SUMMER marks the last opportunity for visitors to descend to Crater Lake’s shoreline via the Cleetwood Cove Trail—the park’s only route to the water—before a major multi-year rehabilitation effort […]
EXPERIENCE THE WILD & SCENIC ROGUE RIVER – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – June 2025
THE WILD AND SCENIC ROGUE RIVER is one of the most iconic waterways in the U.S. Designated in 1968 as one of the original eight under the […]
WILDFLOWER SEASON IN THE JACKSONVILLE WOODLANDS – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – May 2025
AS THE SPRING SUN warms the landscape, the hills of Southern Oregon begin a quiet transformation. Oak trees unfurl their vibrant lime-green leaves, and the forest floor awakens in a […]
SPRINGTIME IN SOUTHERN OREGON: THE BLOSSOM SEASON – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – April 2025
SPRINGTIME in Southern Oregon is a season of rebirth and renewal. The orchards, which lie dormant under the winter snow, burst into bloom as the days grow longer and warmer. […]
SPRING ADVENTURES – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – March 2025
SPRING IN SOUTHERN OREGON is a magical time when longer, warmer days bring vibrant flowers, lush green landscapes, and snowcapped mountains framed by budding trees in bright lime hues. It’s […]