Trail Talk
Mountain Biking Basics – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – October 2018
Southern Oregon has become a destination for many mountain biking adventures. At least five areas within 25 miles of Jacksonville have trails dedicated to mountain biking while most hiking trails in […]
The Bridges of Jacksonville – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – August 2018
With a rebuilt bridge in the Beekman Arboretum, visitors to Jacksonville’s trails system are having more first-hand encounters with these utilitarian, but elegant structures. And soon, the wobbly Rails to Trails […]
June 2018 Trail Talk – by Clayton Gillette
Summer is too soon upon us with blistering afternoons and parched hillsides. June is the month to truly enjoy the last of the spring blossoms, searching creekside trails for bold Washington lilies and scampering up […]
Britt Woods Firehouse Run
Jacksonville’s Dr. Doug Naversen is pleased to announce that the 17th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run will be held on Saturday, July 14. This year, the exhibition 1.9 and 4.3 mile runs start at 7:00am followed […]
Seven-Year Review of ATA’s Accomplishments – by Diana Coogle, ATA Board Member
Seven years ago, with a vision of establishing a non-motorized trail from Grants Pass to Jacksonville, David Calahan started the Applegate Trails Association. Working with a board of dedicated volunteers, ATA has already accomplished much.
Most […]
Upgraded Trails & More – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – May 2018
Frequent visitors to Jacksonville’s Forest Park have been excited by two recent trail improvements: Rail Trail’s rehabilitation and a new Rattlesnake Gulch Trail. Spring is a great time to explore these […]
Finding Spring On Our Woodland Trails – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – April 2018
Finding Spring on our woodland trails starts simply with a step onto the path that leads away from all things urbane. Here, in our little village nestled in a corner of […]
Explore More in 2018! Dig Deep into Nature at the Table Rocks
Lace up your boots and grab your hat!— it’s time to explore our public lands in Southern Oregon. Whether you are interested in learning about plants and animals, geology or cultural history, we’ve got a […]
Sights And Smells of Spring in Our Woodland Areas – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – March 2018
So, the rains came. And the creeks rose. Water flowed into the old reservoir and mallards returned, quacking with delight at the prospects of dining in the newly opened […]
November Rains – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – November 2017
The rains return to wash the smoky air. A sweet fragrance rises from the heavy layer of summer’s discarded madrone leaves and bark. Dogwoods become crimson, big-leafed maples brilliant yellow. Fall’s […]