Discovering Southern Oregon
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 […]
THE KLAMATH RIVER RUNS WILD AGAIN – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – February 2025
AMID GLOBAL STORIES of environmental decline, pollution, and ecosystem disruptions, the revival of the Klamath River offers a remarkable tale of resilience and renewal.
Once the third-largest salmon-producing river on the […]
Our Favorite Winter Activities – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – Dec 2024/Jan 2025
WINTER IN SOUTHERN OREGON is the time to enjoy holiday celebrations, skiing on snow-covered mountains, ice fishing on frozen alpine lakes, storm watching on the wild coastline or sipping […]
MY TOP 10 FALL ACTIVITIES – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – October 2024
ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE MOST about Southern Oregon is its four distinct seasons. I can’t say I have a favorite, but I do have favorite activities for each. […]