Trail Talk
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 […]
Jacksonville Woodlands Association Membership
Over the past 25-years, the Jacksonville Woodlands Association (JWA) has enjoyed strong community identity in its role to advocate and support the Jacksonville Woodlands. At present, the JWA is focused on development and maintenance of […]
We Trail Folks… – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – October 2017
Our friends, the trails. We can see them romantically—fantastically leading us away on adventures. Or consider them purely utilitarian—a way to get from point A to point B. Sometimes, we find […]
Making Tracks – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – September 2017
As the heat of another record-hot summer begins to abate in this season of the equinox, our feet yearn to revisit our trails within this forested landscape we call home. From […]
Snow in August – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – August 2017
Another 100 degree day in the Bear Creek Valley, another early morning trail run kept short by daunting afternoon temperatures, and my mind’s fantasy went to snowy trails in August. Who […]
An Eye to Crater Lake – by Kate Williams
Are you thinking of taking a trip up to Crater Lake National Park this summer? Are you wanting to escape the heat of the Rogue Valley to bask in some cool mountain air? As you […]
Cool Summer Forest Park Trails – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – July 2017
In a recent article, the Mail Tribune referred to the Pacific Crest Trail as a “well-kept secret.” A surprising phrase, because for 40 years Oregon’s official highway map has delineated this […]
Trails Abound in our Valley – by Clayton Gillette
Trail Talk – June 2017
It’s time to reflect on our local trails as we head into our summer months. As residents of the Rogue Valley, we can pretty much head any direction, and in less […]