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We know how fortunate we are to live in this beautiful area.
Please view the About Us section of our website.
We have posted many photos that we have taken on our visits to our favorite places. The numerous mountains, rivers and lakes provide great getaways that are as close as most people's commutes to work. Our commute is 4 minutes. Life is good. Join us. Ashland is a great place to live.
General Information on Ashland and the Rogue Valley.
Established: Jan. 12, 1852
Elevation at Medford: 1,382'
Area: 2,801 sq. mi.
Average Temp.: January 37.6°, July 72.5°
Population: 168,000
Assessed Value: $8,704,060,402.
Annual Precipitation: 19.84"
Principal Industries: health care, retail, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, timber
Rogue Valley- Jackson and Josephine Counties
Stretching from Ashland, just north of the California border, to Grants Pass, the official home of the famed Rogue River, the sprawling Rogue River Valley encompasses two counties (Jackson and Josephine) and dozens of wonderful attractions to delight visitors.
While the valley was originally the home of Native Americans, the Rogue Indians, early pioneer John Applegate is credited with opening the road to southern Oregon in 1846.
Ashland
It's hard to picture a more perfect American small town than Ashland, home of the award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Ashland is the ideal walking town.
From the historic "plaza," a short walk up Main Street will bring you to the Ashland Chamber office (110 East Main). Here you can obtain information on almost everything to see and do.
Just a few steps away is the box office of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Open from mid-February to the end of October, the Festival is actually three separate theaters with 11 plays in repertoire. Shakespeare plays are offered throughout the summer on America's finest Elizabethan stage. Contemporary play offerings are equally enticing. In fact it's annual 11 play repertoire includes three by Shakespeare and eight contemporary plays are divided between the larger indoor Angus Bowmer Theatre, the outdoor Elizabethan Theatre, and the smaller New Theatre. Ask about the Exhibit Center, Tudor Guild and backstage tours.
Based on its rich Shakespearean heritage, Ashland has become a haven for contemporary Theatre. With Actor's Theatre, Ashland Community Theatre, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, the Varsity T heatre and Ashland Street Cinema for movies and Theatre Department of Southern Oregon University, Ashland may have more theaters per capita than any place in America. Other performing arts include The Rogue Opera and the Rogue Valley Symphony.
The natural centerpiece of Ashland is spectacular Lithia Park. A walk through the 100-acre park is a must in any season. Two special areas, the Japanese Garden and the Sycamore Grove, offer inspiration through their quiet beauty.
Holidays in Ashland are special. You can enjoy the "Fourth of July Celebration" and the "Festival of Light" celebration from Thanksgiving to New Years.
http://www.ashlandchamber.com/
Eighteen miles south of Ashland is Mt. Ashland. When the owners of this popular resort threatened to close it down, the residents of Southern Oregon bought it. Today, Mt. Ashland is one of the most successful community-owned ski areas in the country.
The Illinois Valley is frequently referred to as the "banana belt" of Oregon. It is fast becoming a favorite year-round vacation land. Here you can enjoy the spectacular beauty of the many rivers, streams, and public forest lands available for hiking, backpacking, fishing and hunting. This picturesque valley lies halfway between Grants Pass and Crescent City, making it a pleasant hour drive to the famous Rogue River or the rugged Oregon Coast.
Jacksonville
From Ashland it's just a 20-minute country drive to historic Jacksonville. Founded amid the frenzy of gold rush in 1851, this authentic gold rush town is filled with more than 80 historic buildings and a main street right out of the western movies (it's been in a few).
A highlight of visiting this National Historic Landmark town is enjoying the "living history" exhibits sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society. In the museum's Beekman house you can meet the "Beekmans" and learn first hand what pioneer life was like. Also, don't forget to visit the Jacksonville Museum, housed in the 1883 Jackson County Court House, and the adjacent Children's Museum, housed in the old County Jail.
Jacksonville is a growing center for shopping and dining. It offers numerous restaurants and lodging, once limited to one or two inns, it has expanded with new Bed and Breakfasts, country inns, and a motel.
Every summer Jacksonville comes alive with horse-drawn rides, cable car tours, and the famed Peter Britt Music Festival, the oldest outdoor performing arts theatre in the Northwest. Britt presents a variety of world c lass performances, from classical to jazz to country to rock performed under the stars at the Jackson County Britt Pavilion (Peter Britt was an renowned pioneer photographer). Jacksonville's annual Victorian Christmas celebration shouldn't be missed. It's complete with horse-drawn carriage rides and old Saint Nick visiting shoppers.
Medford
In 1883 when the Oregon-California railroad decided to make traveling easier, the town fathers of Jacksonville wouldn't pay the price of admission, so the railroad decided to bypass county seat and they set up shop in the flat valley of middle Ford, which became the town of Medford. In the middle of what was then nowhere, a train depot was built next to the tracks and the town of Middle Ford grew to become Medford.
If shopping is your passion, Medford should be your home away from home. It's the largest city in Southern Oregon and is the commercial heart of southern Oregon. The town has changed dramatically in the past few years with the development of four major shopping centers: the Rogue Valley Mall, the sprawling Crater Lake Plaza, the fast developing South Gateway Center and the Rogue Valley Marketplace.
Medford's historic downtown is rediscovering its heritage with beautifully restored buildings and unique shopping. Art galleries, bookstores, coffee houses, and several giant antique malls make exploring a delight. Also, the Southern Oregon Historical Society's History Center should be a must visit.
Recently, golf has come to the valley in a big way. Three new courses have opened and a new Robert Trent Jones Jr. 18-hole golf course is now open in Eagle Point.
For complete information on everything to see and do in Medford, stop by the Medford Visitor Center in Harry and David's Country Village. This exciting center can be found in the South Gateway Center (Exit 27, off I-5).
Like Ashland, Medford also holds several special events each year. The annual Pear Blossom Festival in April is a favorite with runners because of its famed Pear Blossom Run. For lovers of traditional Jazz, the Medford Jazz Jubilee is the ticket the second week of October. It features the best jazz bands in America performing more than 100 hours of toe tapping music all weekend long.
Grants Pass
The Rogue River
Since the Rogue River runs right through Grants Pass, the city is often referred to as the "whitewater rafting capital" of Oregon. In 1968, the Rogue was designated by Congress as a National Wild and Scenic River, which means access to an unspoiled wilderness world.
There are numerous ways to enjoy the Rogue. Many first-time visitors see the Rogue by jetboat. Others prefer to travel with rafts, tahitis or fishing boats operated by professional guides. The Rogue offers a variety of choices for the traveler.
The entire Region abounds with modern campgrounds and RV facilities; many with boat ramps and riverside camp sites. Josephine County has an excellent park systems with bird sanctuaries and choices of dry or hook-up camping. Reservations can be made by calling (541) 474-5285.
The downtown, which recently earned the distinction of a National Historic District, is filled with historic homes and wonderful boutiques. Many now serve as delightful antique and collectable shops and charming bed & breakfast inns. Taking one of the city's walking tours, while browsing through this eclectic shopping district, brings this area to life.
Summer kicks off in Grants Pass with a great selection of spring. The city plays host to Amazing May, a month long celebration developed to "rock your world and inspire your mind." The mixture of activities is a delight for all ages. It includes antique and collectible street faire, live entertainment, Cinco de Mayo celebration, art openings, fish derby, golf tournament, auctions, and the official spring opening of the Southern Oregon Public Market. The events change annually so be sure to call for a schedule. Boatnik weekend rounds out the month with an age old tradition in Grants Pass. On Memorial Day Weekend Grants Pass celebrates with a four-day river festival including a thrilling 35 mile hydrojet boat race that can be viewed from the banks of the Rogue. The festival also includes a carnival, softball tournaments and other water sports and a parade.
The 4th of July Committee has an outstanding 4th of July fireworks and entertainment show at the fairgrounds each year. A great way to celebrate Independence Day.
The small towns of Southern Oregon
One of the joys of Southern Oregon is discovering the rural towns of the area. Many of these towns were built around the area's timber heritage. Today, they offer a relaxed glimpse of a bygone lifestyle. Check out the driving tours.
The Illinois Valley - Twenty miles southwest of Grants Pass along Highway 199 lies the scenic Illinois Valley. Foremost among the valley's attractions is the Oregon Caves, Oregon's first national monument. High mountain lakes, botanical wonderlands, aromatic firs, pines and cedars and countless miles of hiking and biking trails provide additional recreational offerings. The Valley is also home of world-renowned excellent wines. Complete information on the area can be obtained at the Visitor's Center on Caves Highway, near the intersection with the Redwood Highway (199). Numerous motels and campgrounds provide ample accommodations. Click HERE for Illinois Valley's Site.
The Upper Rogue - East of Medford on Highway 62 and Highway 140 are many historical and interesting towns to explore. Shady Cove, Butte Falls, Prospect, Eagle Point, Union Creek, and Trail. http://www.upperrogue.org/
The drive from Medford takes you through the town of Eagle Point, home of the Butte Creek Mill and a covered bridge. Take a moment to visit the mill; it's the oldest active grist mill in America. You'll also drive through Shady Cove and Union Creek, a town built in the 1930's by the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps and now on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Applegate Valley - If you take Highway 238 from Jacksonville to Grants Pass, you discover some of Oregon's most pastoral scenery. Check out the llama ranches and wineries.
Jackson County was named for President Andrew Jackson. It was formed in 1852-before Oregon became a state- from the original Yamhill and Champoeg districts. It included lands which now lie in Klamath, Josephine, Curry, Lake and Coos counties. The discovery of gold near Jacksonville in 1852 and completion of a wagon road, which joined the county with California to the south and Douglas County to the north, brought many pioneers.
Medford owes its origin in the early 1880's to the decision of the Oregon & California Railroad to run its line through the center of the Bear Creek Valley. It was at the "middle ford" of Bear Creek that the railroad, working south from Portland, planned to cross the stream and start a new town.
The name first chosen for the new town site was Middle Ford. But railroad engineer David Loring was from Medford, Massachusetts, and he soon shortened the name to Medford. The railroad tracks reached Medford in January 1884. By the end of that year a substantial town had arisen and a school district had been established. Medford was incorporated as a town on February 24, 1885. A board of trustee forerunner of the current City Council, was formed, and the City's first ordinances were adopted. Since 1955, Medford has operated under the Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and an eight-member City Council serve as the governing body, appointing and providing direction to a City Manager, who serves as chief administrative officer over eleven City departments.
In its first 110 years, Medford has grown from a small town with unpaved roads to the largest City in Southern Oregon and the seat of Jackson County Government. With a current population of over 57,000, the City continues to grow and flourish. Once primarily dependent on timber and agriculture, Medford is a thriving regional trade center with a growing residential population, expanding medical facilities, growing retail opportunities, expanding economic development, increasing tourism and abundant recreational opportunities.
Ashland had its beginning in the 1800's with the erection of a water-powered sawmill and flour mill on the banks of Ashland Creek. The structures occupied what is now the entrance to Lithia Park. Shops and a boarding hou se were soon built on the present Plaza site. Because many of the early settlers hailed from Ashland County Ohio and Ashland, Kentucky the townspeople dubbed the nascent town Ashland Mills with the official opening of the post office in 1855. By 1859 Ashland had a population of 50, and by 1900 the town had grown to 3,000, the largest town in Jackson County at the time.
In part, Ashland's growth was due to the founding in 1872 of the Ashland College and Normal School, which in 1926 became Southern Oregon State College and in 1997 became Southern Oregon University, and to the arrival of Chautauqua in 1893, a nationwide traveling program of lectures. The program drew people from throughout southern Oregon, and in order to house this event, the "Chautauqua Tabernacle" was built. Today the Elizabethan Theatre of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival stands on that site. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (0SF), founded in 1935 by Angus Bowmer has grown from two plays and three performances to an internationally-known, Tony Award-winning Festival which produces eleven plays during an eight-month season in three theaters: the outdoor Elizabethan Stage (opened in 1935 and newly renovated), the Angus Bowmer Theatre (1970), and the Black Swan (1977). With the opening of the New Theatre (2002), plays are preformed there instead of in the Black Swan. In 1997 0SF had record attendance, reaching 364, 602.
The Applegate Trail
The Applegate Trail is known as the southern route of the Oregon Trail. It was blazed by a group of 15 families, including those of Jesse and Lindsay Applegate, who sought an alternate route that would eliminate the perils of the Columbia River.
The Applegates had committed to the undertaking after each lost a 10-year-old son to the treacherous river on an earlier trip. In Lindsay Applegate's words, "Just above the Cascade Mountains one of our boats, containing six persons, was caught in one of those terrible whirlpools and upset... it was a painful scene beyond description." Determined to save others similar grief, the brothers formed the South Road Expedition. The group opened the trail in reverse, traveling south along the established Trappers Trail from what is now Polk County to the current site of the city of Ashland. Heading east, the wagon train poked its way through the Cascade Mountains to Klamath Lake, then headed southeast past Tule Lake and forged through the Nevada and Idaho deserts. The trailblazers arrived at Fort Hall, Idaho, in July, roughly one month after setting out.
Shortly thereafter, the first of many thousands of settlers drove their wagon trains west on the Applegate Trail to the fertile valleys of Southern Oregon. The route they followed lives today as the basis of the area's major transportation system. Highway 66 climbs over the Cascades between Klamath Falls to Ashland. From there, Interstate 5 follows the trail north through the Willamette Valley. The trail was designated a National Historic Trail by Congress in 1992.
Theatres
The Mountain Avenue Theatre was a gift from the community to the students at AHS. In this brand new 412 seat theatre students learn the ins and outs of professional theatre. Boasting the best acoustics in southern Oregon, students present everything from original dramas to Broadway musicals. Used by the music department for concerts, lectures and award ceremonies that are a common part of the MAT. Contact the High School for more information.
Actors’ Theatre is one of the only surviving small theatres in southern Oregon. This 100 seat black-box is one of last places for community members to be involved in theatre. Production at Actors' are becoming more professional. This season under the direction of Peter Alzado has been more successful then any other in the theatre's 10 year history. With a full subscription season this year has brought Actors' out of it's haphazard extensions and additions to a reliable theatre experience year-round. Located at the corner of Main Street and Talent Ave., in Talent, OR. For Reservations, or to become involved call Actors' voice mail at 535-5250.
The Oregon Cabaret Theatre is a wonderful small theatre in the heart of Ashland that presents wonderful plays and musicals throughout the year. One of the best places to eat or usher at in town. Ticket availability: This small cabaret theatre seats less then 100 and will sell out on most occasions. Try to call 3-4 days ahead for week-day shows and longer for summertime or week-ends. Ticket info: Call (541) 488-2902 and charge tickets to VISA or MasterCard, or Stop by their box office at First & Hargadine. Tickets range from $13-20 with an affordable menu. http://www.oregoncabaret.com/
Southern Oregon University Theatre Department operates from the local University and offers information on classes, professors and current productions. Call 552-6348 for tickets or to be put on their mailing list. http://www.sou.edu/Thtr/
Ashland Community Theatre holds productions at the Ashland Town Hall. Tickets are also available at Paddington Station in downtown Ashland. Tickets are $10 for seniors/students and $12 for adults. Call 482-7532 for info and reservations. Their office is located at 2305 Ashland Street, Suite C105, Ashland, OR. 97520.
Rogue Opera produces a grand opera and children's production each year. Call 608-6400 for more information. State Ballet of Oregon Classes, Ballet in the Park and Performances at the Craterian twice a year. Call 535-4112 for more info.
Rogue Music Theatre is "Quality Musical Theatre Under the Stars. " Professional theatre out of Grants Pass with performances at the Britt Festival, RCC Bowl and the Mountain Avenue Theatre at Ashland High. For further info call: 479-2559
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has 11 plays, 3 theatres. Ticket info: call 541 482-4331 or stop by their box office on the bricks downtown. Ticket prices range from $15-50 with average cost ranging at $35. Ticket Availability: During peak summer months everything is sold out days ahead but once things cool down your chances are as such. You will hardly ever get tickets to the 250-350 seat New Theatre, which replaced the 120 seat Black Swan since it sells out during the pre-season almost exclusively. The 700 seat Bowmer gives you good chances especially on less popular shows and "brat mats" (1:00 p.m. matinees for school children). The 1,200 seat Elizabethan is fair game out of summer months. http://www.orshakes.org/index.html
Britt Festival operates this year June 7 through September 8, 2002. Located in historic Jacksonville, concerts run June through September. Britt Festival is recognized as the northwest's premier outdoor music and performing arts festival. The line-up for 2002 will be announced in late February 2000. Call (541) 773-6077 for more information.
Rogers Theater The Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater – The newly remodeled theater opened March 1, 1997 and hosts local performers and touring performance companies, including Broadway performances. The theater is located at 23 S. Central Avenue, Medford. Box Office: (541) 779-3000
Ashland Theatre link (including Theatres throughout the valley http://ashland.webjump.com
Planning a stay in Ashland?
Hotels, Motels and RV Parks
Ashland Regency Inn & RV Park. Quality, comfort, quiet. 45 rooms A/C, outdoor heated pool, color cable TV, free local calls, queen beds, non-smoking rooms. Member AAA, full hook-up RV parking. I-5, exit 19 (Valley View Rd.), Ashland 97520. (541) 482-4700 or (800) 482-4701. $43 - $70 no room tax.
Ashland’s Knight’s Inn. AAA. Ashland’s finest in affordable lodging. Relax in our pool and jacuzzi. Complimentary morning coffee, remote control TV, A/C, restaurant and lounge. Located off I-5, exit 14, just minutes from downtown and theatres. 2359 Ashland St., Ashland 97520. Reservations (800) 547-4566 or (541) 482-5111. Low season: $42; High season: $57. Visit at http://www.brodeur-inns.com/
Bard's Inn Motel Best Western. Definitely the most convenient motel in Ashland being located two blocks from Shakespeare theatres and one block from Lithia Park and downtown. Guests can park and walk to shops, restaurants, and theatres. Eighty-nine (89) rooms include a newly built annex and refurbished rooms. All rooms, queen and king beds and king jacuzzi suites, include cable TV and refrigerators. Motel is situated in a lovely rose garden setting with great views of Mt. Ashland and downtown. Excellent homemade pastry breakfast served daily. Located one block north of downtown Ashland. Be sure to ask for the new section. 132 N. Main, Ashland 97520. (541) 482-0049 or (800) 528-1234. FAX (541) 482-3259. $55 - $95.
Cedarwood Inn of Ashland AAA. 64 guest rooms located in one of Ashland’s finest residential areas less than 2 miles from theatres and downtown. Featuring mountain views, wet bars, indoor and outdoor heated pools, family barbecue area, sauna, steamroom and fresh brewed coffee in-room. Family units and kitchens available. We are a non-smoking Inn. 1801 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland 97520. Reservations (800) 547-4141 or (541) 488-2000. Low season: $48; High season: $72. Visit us at http://www.brodeur-inns.com/
Ashland Springs Hotel 72-room historic hotel in the heart of downtown, one block from theatres. Marble baths, fitness center, restaurant. Totally renovated. 500 Alaska miles per stay. 212 E. Main St., Ashland 97520 (800) 426-0670 or (541) 488-5400. $89-$159 Nov-Apr/$119-$189 May-Oct. http://westcoasthotels.com/
Doubletree Hotel of Medford. Deluxe accommodations, exceptional dining, meeting and banquet facilities, outstanding guest rooms. 200 North Riverside Avenue, Medford, Or.
For additional accommodations, try http://www.ashlandoregonlodging.com/
Visual Arts
The visual arts community in Ashland and the surrounding area is an active talented group, and they have made this area a destination spot for the visual arts community. The area boasts dozens of galleries, featuring the work of local and regional artists.
The Ashland Gallery Association hosts First Friday Art Walk, a monthly event when participating galleries hold receptions for the exhibiting artists on the first Friday of each month. For more information, contact the Association at: 115 East Main Street, (541) 482-9423
In the Spring, the Gallery Association also holds its annual Taste of Ashland, a wine, food and arts festival.
The Britt Festival offers a wide variety of top quality talent. 1996's schedule, for instance, included such luminaries as Hugh Masekela, Harry Belafonte, Danny Buraczeski's JAZZDANCE, Buffy St. Marie, the Tibetan monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery, George Shearing, Richie Havens and, of course, the Britt Festival Orchestra, conducted by music director Peter Bay.Festival audiences tend to be as diverse as the fare. From the tie-dyed gnome leaning against the native madrone to the glamorous couple suited up for a romantic evening on the town, Britt offers something for everyone, including special family nights.
The Britt grounds, built on the estate of pioneer Peter Britt, are a wonder. A natural amphitheater, ponderosa pine and madrone dot the landscape as the grassy grounds swell from the stage. Cool summer evenings are often complemented by a fresh warm breeze. Experienced concert-goers arrive early, spread a blanket on the ground, and either set out the picnic they have brought and pop a wine cork or sample the fare from the various on-site concessions. The 2,200 capacity facility accommodates 662 in a reserved bench seating area. The rest just plop down on the grass on their blankets or in lawn chairs (bring your own).The Festival, which has grown steadily over the years, presented only classical music for its first 15 seasons. In 1978 a new pavilion was built and in 1993 another major renovation, which included wheelchair and disabled access, increased Britt's capacity and ability to attract international acts and accommodate diverse audiences.
Britt offices are located in Medford. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1124, Medford, OR 97501. For more information, call (800) 882-7488.
The Rogue Valley Symphony offers classical entertainment of exceptional quality. For ticket information contact: (541) 770-6012.
The beautiful Mt. Ashland Ski Area is located just ½ hour from downtown Ashland, just 8 miles off Interstate 5. The resort offers 23 runs for skiers and snowboarders. Beginning to expert skiers enjoy the runs which are also lit for night skiing. The annual snow pack is around 300 inches, and the views from the chair lifts are stunning. The views run north through the Rogue Valley and south into California with majestic views of magical Mt. Shasta. Average snow depth is 110 inches. The mountain is usually open from about Thanksgiving through March.
The resort offers equipment rentals, ski lessons and a cozy lodge with food service and an upstairs bar. There is bus service from downtown Ashland to Mt. Ashland.
Additionally there are numerous cross county trails. Skiers can choose from a host of gorgeous settings including Mt. Ashland, Hyatt Lake, Buck Prairie, Howard Prairie, Fish Lake, Lake of the Woods and Fish Lake. http://www.mtashland.com/
The Mt. Shasta Board & Ski Park is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Ashland. It offers every amenity you'll need for an unforgettable winter vacation, including miles of great trails, impeccably groomed runs, an enormous terrain garden featuring a new machine-sculpted half pipe, and a freshly remodeled and enlarged day lodge and lounge. Come experience Northern California's largest night skiing operation, or for nordic enthusiasts, visit our newly expanded Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Center.
We're getting even bigger too! An enlarged Rental Shop, 300 new parking spaces, 5 new downhill trails, a beginner Terrain Park and 3 more kilometers of Cross Country trails all await your discovery this season.
And it's easy to get to here- just 10 miles east of all-weather Interstate 5. This is your winter to try something new, pure and exciting- the Mt. Shasta Board & Ski Park. Mt. Shasta Ski Park is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Ashland. The park offers 22 runs for day and night skiing. http://www.skipark.com/
Mt. Bachelor is a beautifully developed ski resort. Located about 4 hours from Ashland. With 2 lodges and extensive runs, it has something for everyone, not to mention incredible views from the Summit lift. The extensive Sunriver resort condominiums offer fine lodging. There are numerous resorts and lodging choices in the area. http://www.mtbachelor.com/
Also a favorite sno-cat skiing experience is Mt. Baily, overlooking the beautiful diamond lake area. Guides lead groups of skiiers through some of the deepest powder in Oregon. Information availible at diamond lake resort.
Golf Courses - Golfing
Eagle Point Golf Course 100 Eagle Point Drive Eagle Point, Oregon 97524 Meticulously crafted on 175 acres of gently rolling terrain, Eagle Point Golf Course offers a spectacular collection of golf holes unique in character and strategy. Exceptionally playable for the beginning golfer, with plenty of interest and challenge for the expert player, Eagle Point Golf Course offers the optimum golfing experience for every skill level. With breathtaking views of Mount McLoughlin and the Table Rocks, it is one recreational experience you won't want to miss! Tel: (541) 826-8225 FAX: (541) 826-8170 Email: epgolf@moriah.com
Oak Knoll Public Golf Course 3070 HIGHWAY 66 ASHLAND, OR 97520-9504 Phone: 541-482-4311 Located South of Ashland, the gentle terrain and beautiful views offer a pleasant atmosphere for golfing. 9-hole Bent grass course with water in play. Built in 1924. Weekday green fees for non-members are $12.00 for 9 holes during peak season. Weekend green fees for non-members are $12.00 for 9 holes during peak season.
Cedar Links 315 Cedar Links Dr. Medford, OR 97504 Phone: 541-773-4373 This is a Public course. 18-hole Bent grass course with water in play. Built in 1972. Designed by Dale Coverstone. Weekday green fees for non-members are $22.00 for 18 holes and $13.00 for 9 holes during peak season. Weekend green fees for non-members are $22.00 for 18 holes and $13.00 for 9 holes during peak season. Juniors rates are $8.00 for 9 holes and $16.00 for 18 holes
Stewart Meadows 1301 S Holly St Medford, OR 97501 This is a Public course.9-hole Bent grass course with water in play. Built in 1994. Designed by Chuck Mangum. Weekday green fees for non-members are $12.00 for 9 holes during peak season. Weekend green fees for non-members are $12.00 for 9 holes during peak season.
Hiking
With the Rogue Valley surrounded by National Forests, hiking opportunities abound. The Ashland Ranger District (U.S. Forest Service Rogue River National Forest) provides maps and information - 482-3333.
The Pacific Crest Trail runs within 10 miles of Ashland, across Mt. Ashland, and there are hundreds of other hiking trails within an hour or two of the valley
The local Sierra Club organizes and leads dozens of outings each year. They can be contacted at: 84 4th Street, Ashland OR. 97520. (541) 482-0412.
For those who like their walking a little tamer, there are walking tours of Ashland and groups such as the Volkssport Club that organize local walks.
Bear Creek Greenway, a narrow corridor of publicly-owned land, follows the Bear Creek streambed from Ashland to Central Point. The Greenway, over 1,000 acres of land, will one day include a continuous 21-mile path from Oak Street in Ashland to the Seven Oaks Interchange in Central Point. Unlike an urban park which is an island of green within a city, the Greenway is an open space connecting communities and their parks.
Currently, three sections of this trail are already being enjoyed by county residents and visitors. A 2-plus mile section connects Pine Street in Central Point with Railroad Park in north Medford. A 3.4 mile section in Medford is complete, from Railroad Park to Barnett Road in south Medford. A 5 mile section from Suncrest Road north of Talent to Ashland. Trail design and engineering have been completed for the remaining 12 miles of trail. Future phases of Greenway development will connect Emigrant Lake and the Pacific Crest Trail to the east, and Eagle Point and the Rogue River to the north and west.
The Central Point, Medford, Talent, and Ashland paths are paved, suitable for walkers, joggers, bicyclists, skaters, strollers, and wheelchair users. Motorized vehicles, with the exception of maintenance vehicles and wheelchairs, are prohibited.http://www.mind.net/dlmark/greenway/intro.htm
Lithia Park, a National Historic Site, is called the "jewel of Ashland". With two fountains of lithia mineral water, everyone can taste the effervescent waters. Since the waters are slightly sulfurous, it's an acquired taste. 100 acres in size, the mature trees and beautiful trails make it a wonderful destination for tourist and resident alike. The park also includes a playground, tennis courts, a Japanese garden, picnic areas and two duck ponds, all of which makes it the hub of Ashland. Season by season, you can witness an ever-changing display of native, ornamental, and exotic plant life. Whether you seek to enjoy this Trail for its plant scenery or for its scientific points of interest—either way, you'll be well rewarded. The entire Trail runs about one mile and takes about two hours for a leisurely walk. You can begin or stop anywhere along its length.
Applegate Lake has several campgrounds offering fishing, hiking, horse trailer parking, boat ramps, and overnight self-contained RV camping. From spring till just after Labor Day, Hart-tish Park offers a small store with food, supplies, a beach, a nice boat ramp and a campground host. There is a small fee.
For those of you who like to hike, there are several trails, including one that goes most of the way around the lake, approximately 18 miles.
To find Applegate Lake, drive to Jacksonville and follow the signs to Applegate Dam.
Diamond Lake, nestled high in the Cascade Mountains, is a multifaceted jewel in Southern Oregon's crown. With a resort, deep blue water and excellent hiking trails, this Diamond is not exactly "in the rough"... and just getting there can be half the fun.Diamond Lake opens on April 27 and stays open until October 31. If we have a real cold winter you will not be able to get there until some time in May. Diamond Lake is located about 80 miles northeast of Medford.
To get to Diamond Lake from Interstate 5, follow Hwy. 62 (Crater Lake Highway) out of Medford, then turn left on Hwy. 230. Take Hwy. 230 till it ends, then turn left on Hwy. 138.
Nature Tours
For those who enjoy watching wildlife, Southern Oregon is a real treat. In the immediate Ashland area there are deer, raccoons and muskrats to be seen, and if you are willing to venture farther into the hills, and you are patient, you can spot coyotes, bobcats, cougars and the occasional black bear. In the greater Rogue Valley area, there are hundreds of miles of well-maintained BLM (Bureau of Land Management) and Forest Service roads to take you far from town and busy highways. Birding is plentiful, too. There are local chapters of The Audubon Society and The Sierra Club, each with active outing schedules. A major wildlife area exists in the Klamath Basin 70 miles east of Ashland. Part of the Pacific Flyway, the lakes in the area are temporary home to nearly one million ducks and geese in November, along with many other species. And from December through February you can see the largest wintering concentration of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. All year long, there is plenty to see, with over 400 wildlife species present.
Southern Oregon Nature Excursions
(541)535-7895
2320 Talent Ave.
Talent OR, 97540
Of all the State Parks in Northern California, Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the big attraction. In some ways, this is the Park that started it all ... part of the Park was the first purchase of the Save the Redwoods League which later led to the establishment of many protected areas.
Thanks to these efforts you can now enjoy pristine and ancient groves on 100 miles of trails (hiking, mountain bike and horseback) through the Rockerfeller Forest - the largest remaining contiguous old-growth coast redwood forest in the world. 17,000 of the parks 52,000 acres area made up of Redwood forest saved from the logger's chainsaw.
Passers by get a good taste of the Park too, along the famous Avenue of the Giants. Here you can take a wonderful diversion from Highway 101 and pull up for a quick look at the big trees. For a longer look, try one of the many trails.
Founder's Grove - Visit the Founder's Tree, the fallen Dyersville Giant and the Mahan dedication Plaque. Several interconnecting loop trails weave through this historic grove. In summer, when seasonal bridges are in place, try the Big Cut Trail to continue to the nearby Federation Grove and Rockefeller Loop Trail.
Rockefeller Big Trees - Short trails and a precarious creek crossing on a fallen tree trunk link several 350ft trees including the Big Tree, Giant Tree and fallen Flatiron Tree.
Grasshopper Trail - a longer trail leading uphill to 3379ft Grasshopper Peak for panoramic views. You can camp near the peak to extend along other longer trails (Squaw Creek, Johnson Trail).
Bull Creek Flats Trail - hike the length of the Park along the major watercourses passing through many dedicated groves of big trees.
The weather as in other Redwood parks is typical rainforest, with heavy rains mostly in winter. In summer, Mosquitoes enjoy the foggy and moist conditions as much as the trees do, so consider bringing repellent.
The Humboldt Redwoods State Park forms the heart of the Redwood Forest along Highway 101 and is located between Garberville and Eureka.
Crater Lake
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, fifth in the world (1,932 feet deep). The lake was formed by the explosion and collapse of 12,000 foot Mt. Mazama some 7700 years ago. About 7700 years ago, Mt. Mazama, over 12,000 feet high, towered over the Klamath Basin of Southern Oregon. The Klamath and Modoc people - who lived in the valleys and extensive marshlands below Mt. Mazama - witnessed one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in human history. They thought that the battle between Skell, god of the outerworld, and Llao, god of the underworld, created the enormous explosion that obliterated the top of Mt. Mazama and covered the entire region with volcanic ash. Geologists favor the idea that tectonic plate movement along the Pacific Rim created enormous tensions that form the dynamic volcanic landscape of Oregon's Cascade Range.
Oregon Rivers, River Trips, Rafting
There are many rivers throughout the area, but the most famous is the mighty Rogue River. The Rogue stretches for 215 miles from Crater Lake National Park to the Pacific Ocean, and is categorized as a class 3. The Rogue is located about 45 minutes from Ashland. The Wild and Scenic stretch of the Rogue can only be accessed by boat or on foot and offers a true wilderness experience. Some of the rapids in this stretch are considered unrunnable. There are some great lodges along the way and beautiful campsites for relaxing under the stars. Wildlife abounds, owls, hawks, eagles, osprey, salmon, minks, deer and bear are often seen on your trip down the Rogue. It usually takes 3 to 4 days to run this gorgeous section of this powerful river.There are stretches of the Rogue that are ideal for the novice offering calm, scenic waters. The perfect way to spend a lazy summer afternoon.
The Illinois, Klamath and Smith are also popular rafting and kayaking rivers.
Morrison's Lodge's-Rogue River Raft Trips Southern Oregon's Premier Rafting and Fishing Resort offers 3 & 4 day whitewater rafting trips on the "Wild & Scenic" lower Rogue canyon. Overnight in remote lodges or deluxe camping. (800) 826-1963 http://www.morrisonslodge.com/
Noah's River Adventures So. Oregon / No. Calif. #1 guide service in whitewater rafting, fishing and wilderness adventures since 1974. Everything provided. Quality, service and satisfaction guaranteed. Half, all and multi-day trips depart Ashland 3 times daily May thru September. AAA, group and family discounts. 53 N. Main, Ashland (800) 858-2811. http://www.noahsrafting.com/
Orange Torpedo Trips Unique guided inflatable kayak & raft trips throughout the west and the world. 2 hours - 12 days. Lodge and camp trips available. 30 years experience. P.O. Box 1111. Grants Pass, OR 97528. (800) 635-2925. www.OrangeTorpedo.com
River Trips Unlimited, Inc. With 42 years of boating Oregon’s legendary Rogue River. 1/2 or 1 day fishing or scenic trips, with 3 & 4 day (lodging) raft, tahiti and fall steelhead fishing through
Rogue Wilderness. Write Irv Urie, 4140 Dry Creek Rd., Medford, OR 97504. (800) 460-3865.
Rogue Klamath River Adventures Awesome white water rafting from mild to wild with the best "experienced only" guides. Gourmet food. Mention this ad and get a 10% discount. 1 - (800) 231-0769.
Local (541) 779-3708. http://www.rogueklamath.com/
Rogue Wilderness, Inc. 1/2 & 1-day raft & inflatable kayak trips daily. Twilight float by arrangement. Multiple day whitewater trips on the "wild & scenic" Rogue River with wilderness lodging option. Salmon and steelhead fishing. (800) 336-1647. Email to Bob@wildrogue.com, http://www.wildrogue.com/
Fishing
If you love to fish, then this is the place for you. Lakes and rivers abound in this pristine area and offer spectacular scenery for your days of leisure.
Ashland Fly Shop Guide Services Guiding since 1979. Member of Oregon Guides and Packers, Rogue River Guides Association, Southern Oregon Visitors Association, Ashland Chamber of Commerce and American Whitewater Affiliation. http://www.ashlandflyshop.com/
Fishing Lakes
Applegate Lake is a reservoir about 23 miles southwest of Medford. Completed in 1980 for flood protection, Applegate Lake provides a good year-round flow of water to the Applegate River. Fishing here can score you small-mouth bass, trout, crappie, catfish and/or steelhead. Speed limit on the lake is 10 miles per hour. This eliminates the problem of skiers throwing wakes every few minutes, while at the same time enhancing the fishery. Applegate Lake has several campgrounds offering fishing, hiking, horse trailer parking, boat ramps, and overnight self-contained RV camping. From spring till just after Labor Day, Hart-tish Park offers a small store with food, fishing supplies, a beach, a nice boat ramp and a campground host. There is a small fee.
For those of you who like to hike, there are several trails, including one that goes most of the way around the lake, approximately 18 miles.
During the right time of the year, you can fish Applegate River below the dam for steelhead and trout. The river opens in late May and closes in September. The lake is open all year, although you will not be able to put a boat in during winter months if it is a low water year. At full pool, Applegate Lake covers 988 acres and is over 4.5 miles long. Providing there is normal rain fall, the lake reaches full pool in May or June. Full pool, or close to it, is maintained until late August. Just after Labor Day the level of the lake is dropped steadily until it reaches low pool, 205 acres.
To find Applegate Lake, drive to Jacksonville and follow the signs to Applegate Dam.
Diamond Lake, nestled high in the Cascade Mountains, is a multifaceted jewel in Southern Oregon's crown. With season-long good fishing, multiple camping facilities, a resort, deep blue water and excellent hiking trails, this Diamond is not exactly "in the rough"... and just getting there can be half the fun. To sum up Diamond Lake, I'd have to say: if you like a lake with a beautiful setting, good still fishing and the convenience of nearby facilities don't miss this one.
Diamond Lake opens on April 27 and stays open until October 31. If we have a real cold winter you will not be able to get there until some time in May. The speed limit on the lake is 10 miles per hour and there is no water-skiing. As with most high-elevation lakes, you'd better be ready for heavy winds to come up during the middle of the day. If you confine fishing to early morning and late afternoon, you will be able to avoid the wind.
Diamond Lake is located about 80 miles northeast of Medford. To get to Diamond Lake from Interstate 5, follow Hwy. 62 (Crater Lake Highway) out of Medford, then turn left on Hwy. 230. Take Hwy. 230 till it ends, then turn left on Hwy. 138.
Howard Prairie Lake is one of the most popular lakes in Southern Oregon. Outstanding scenery and rainbow trout abound. At an elevation of 4,526' the lake is surrounded by forest land, with higher snow capped mountains visible in the background.
Several species of wild animals can be seen around the lake, including many types of squirrels, deer, raccoons, and marmots. In the summer many migratory birds call Howard Prairie home. If lucky, one can see pelicans, bald eagles, herons, geese and ducks all in the same day. Created in 1958 by the Bureau of Reclamation when it constructed the dam at its south end, by 1962 the lake had filled and the resort, restaurant and store were completed. The resort has over 300 campsites. Some have RV hookups. There is a lake map available at the resort with the old fishing hot spots marked.
Howard Prairie, like many reservoirs in Southern Oregon suffered from low water in the late '80s. However, the last few years have brought Howard Prairie back to the status of a very good fishery. Every year Howard Prairie is stocked with approximately 400,000 fingerling rainbow trout. Howard is also stocked with legal size rainbow trout. The fish grow quickly when the water level is normal.
Howard Prairie is located about 45 miles northeast of Medford. Take Hwy. 62 to Hwy. 140. Turn right on Hwy. 37, just before you get to Fish Lake. Hwy. 37 dead ends into the Dead Indian Memorial Highway. Turn right on the Dead Indian Memorial Highway and drive till you see the Howard Prairie turnoff on the left. The resort road is on the left about a mile down from the turnoff.
Hyatt Lake, located about five miles from the larger Howard Prairie lake, is a sister jewel in the string of lakes along the crest of the Cascade Mountains in Southern Oregon. Hyatt's a great place to fish and usually not too crowded.
Hyatt Lake has great scenery, with good forest land and snow capped peaks in view much of the year. The area around Hyatt Lake is filled with deer and other wildlife which can be seen around the lake at times. At 5000' elevation it is slightly higher than Howard Prairie. Make sure you bring some warm clothes even in the summer months. When the wind comes up it can get real chilly, and the wind almost always comes up in the afternoon. Evenings are cool.
Fishing at Hyatt is a predominately a still fishing show. The popular spots include the stand of dead trees on the north end of the lake, the smaller stand of trees on the west side of the lake and around the dam. To see where to go just look for the most boats. Still fishing seems to work best with cheese, power bait and worms, the old standbys.
The Bureau of Land Management operates a very nice campground at Hyatt Lake with 72 camp units. The campground has drinking water, a cement boat ramp, a swimming area, and 45 picnic units. There is another, smaller campground with less amenities but also a boat ramp.
You can reach Hyatt Lake by taking Highway 62 (Crater Lake Highway) out of Medford, turn right on Hwy. 140, turn right on Hwy. 37, and at the end of Hwy. 37 turn right on Dead Indian Memorial Hwy. When you see the Howard Prairie turnoff on the left take it. You will drive right past Howard Prairie and continue another few miles on the same road to reach Hyatt Lake. Another way to reach Hyatt Lake is to take Hwy. 66 out of Ashland past Emigrant Lake about 19 miles to the Hyatt Lake turnoff on the left.
Emigrant Lake is located just a few minutes from Ashland off of Highway 66. It is easy to spot along the road, with numerous entrances. This recreation area offers boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, wind surfing and a large water slide area. There are spacious grassy areas for enjoying a summer picnic, playing volleyball or horse shoes, and barbecuing. There are large covered group areas. Camping is also available in a 42 unit campground with showers.
Lake of the Woods - This is my favorite. The resort was remodeled several years ago and has a wonderful nostalgic feel to it. It reminds me of places I used to go as a child back in the 1950's. Wonderful camping and RV spots. Towering evergreens. A fabulous lake for fishing, skiing and boating. The resort has several cabins for rent and a great restaurant. During the summer they show outdoor movies, have dances and bands. There is also a general store. Check this out. Also a great area for cross country skiing in the winter.
Health, Medical and Healing
Medical services in Ashland and the Rogue Valley are exemplary for an area of our population size. Medical professionals are drawn to the area due to the excellent quality of life that Rogue Valley residents share.
Hospitals
Ashland Community Hospital
Our community hospital is an acute, primary care medical facility, fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. It is certified as an advanced life support Trauma Center, within the statewide trauma system. The 49-bed hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient medical and surgical services, outpatient procedures including same-day surgery, a 4-bed intensive/coronary care unit, an alternative family-centered birthing center, a hospice room, a hospital-based Home Health Agency, and an Occupational Health Services program.
Within the last few years, a major emphasis has been placed on adding and expanding the hospital's surgical services capabilities with an emphasis on "same-day" surgery for eye, nose, throat, orthopedic, neurosurgical, plastic, gynecological, urological and general surgical procedures.
A new $1 million Emergency Treatment Facility expansion features two new fully-equipped trauma units for cardiac cases and major injuries, as well as specialty rooms for eye/ear, respiratory and obstetrical treatment. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day by specially-trained emergency medical physicians and nurses to provide advanced lifesaving treatment and stabilization. There is an emergency physician on duty at all times.
ACH's Ashland Birth Center is Oregon's first hospital-based alternative birth center. It has an outstanding reputation for ensuring families receive the education, support and careful assistance in making birth a memorable family experience. Features including private home-like rooms, a skylit Jacuzzi labor tub, birth beepers and a sensitive, choice-oriented staff that also offers breastfeeding education and follow up.
The hospital provides a wide variety of ancillary and outpatient services, including CT scanning, the latest mammography techniques, ultrasound, gastroenterology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, sports medicine, laboratory services, diabetic education and nutritional counseling.
Ashland Community Hospital encourages patients to take an active role in managing their own health and in assuming greater control of their own comfort and recovery. There are no "visiting hours". A progressive visitor’s policy allows friends and family to visit loved ones whenever it is best for the patient. Special comforts from home (including food, if there are no dietary restrictions) are encouraged. Recognizing that loving pets provide a healing influence, special visits can occasionally be arranged. Patients are encouraged to request staff assistance whenever greater physical or emotional comforts are desired.
Ashland Community Hospital
(541) 482-2441
280 Maple St
Ashland OR, 97520
Providence Medford Medical Center
Providence Medford Medical Center, at the corner of Crater Lake Avenue and McAndrews Road in Medford, is owned and operated by Providence Health System, one of the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the U.S. Providence Health System in southern Oregon includes the physicians of Central Point Medical Group and Doctors Clinic, and health plans including Providence Good Health Plan and Providence Medicare Option.
This 168-bed facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals, the American University of Radiology for Mammography, and the University of American Pathologists for the Laboratory. Providence's Rehabilitation Center, the only inpatient rehab service in the region, is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
A new state-of-the-art comprehensive regional cancer program serving all of southern Oregon and northern California, will be completed in March, 1999. Providence Cancer Center is dedicated to providing excellence in cancer diagnosis, outpatient and acute care treatment, clinical research, family and patient education and support, as well as home care and hospice.
Services offered at Providence Medical Center include: All private rooms, state-of-the-art medical technology, Providence BirthPlace, a new maternity unit featuring LDRP suites; ICU/CCU; cancer care, full service Outpatient Health Center directed to the needs and convenience of patients and their families; Senior Services, full range of educational and support services for the older members of the community; Providence Adult Day Health Center for frail elderly and disabled adults; 24-hour Level III Trauma Center Emergency Services; Home Health and Hospice; comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation
Services; Cardiac Catherization Lab, Medical Imaging: including X-ray, MRI, Spiral CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography. Providence Plaza, a new medical office building built for patient and physician convenience was completed in March 1995.
Providence Health Plans
(541) 773-6611
1322 E McAndrews Rd #101
Medford OR, 97504
Rogue Valley Medical Center – RVMC
RVMC is the largest, most comprehensive medical facility between Eugene, Oregon and San Francisco, California. Located in Medford, it is a 305-bed, locally owned, not-for-profit medical center, fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. RVMC's centers of excellence include the Family Birth Center, Dubs Cancer Center, and Heart Center. Rogue Valley Medical Center is a member of the Asante Health System, a locally owned not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality care to residents of Southern Oregon and Northern California.
Other system members include: Three Rivers Community Hospital & Health Center, Hearthstone, Genesis Recovery Center, Southern Oregon Health Trust, and Home Medical, Inc.
Other services offered at RVMC include" Catherization Lab; radiation oncology; hematology oncology and outpatient chemotherapy; Home Care Services; Hospice Program; Southern Oregon Regional Psychiatric Unit; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); Pediatric Assessment Clinic; Child Development Centers; Sleep Disorders Center; outpatient infusion therapy; Educational Services; Emergency Services; FASTrac; Critical Care Services; Short Stay Surgery; Pediatric Services; Occupational Health; CT scanner; nuclear medicine; vascular lab; ultrasound; Rehabilitation Services; and
Senior Services
Asante Health Systems -Rogue Valley Medical Center
541) 608-4900
2825 Barnett Rd
Medford OR, 97504
Alternative Medicine
There is an abundance and a wide variety of Alternative Medicine Practitioners in the Rogue Valley. Below are some samples. For a complete picture and to find the practitioner you need, look in the local yellow pages.
Chiropractors
Rogue Valley Chiropractic Clinic at 1609 Barnett Road, Medford. (541) 779-8338
Jonquille Clinic at 325 A Street, Suite 1, Ashland. (541) 488-3236, offers a wide range of medicine including chiropractic, acupuncture, herbology, orthotics, and craniosacral therapy.
Renaissance Chiropractic Clinic, 376 B Street, Ashland. (541) 482-3362
Homeopathy
Bear Creek Naturopathic Clinic, 1603 East Barnett Road, Medford. (541) 770-5563
Gloria Schwartz, N.D., 290 North Main Street, Suite 2, Ashland. (541) 488-2022
Mary Beth Burton, F.N.P., Classical Homeopathy at 987 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland. (541) 482-0342
Naturopathic Physicians
Arura Clinic of Health and Natural Medicine, 233 4th Street, Ashland. (541) 488-1198
Linda Herrick, N.D., L.Ac, 586 Glenwood Drive, Ashland. (541) 482-0409
There are also non-traditional healers in the valley who do not fit into the "Medical" category. They include almost all fields of alternative healing, from aura healing to flower essences to shamans. To find these healers the best route is to check in Sentient Times, an Ashland "alternative news" magazine in the ads and classifieds, or other local papers, and check with local herb and health food stores.
Schools and Education
Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University (SOU) was founded in 1869 and has grown to serve a seven-county region in southern Oregon. The Oregon Legislature granted SOU university status in 1997. Prior to that it was known as Southern Oregon State College. SOU's mission is to provide quality education in the liberal arts, selected professional programs and programs in research and service.While the university has a student body of approximately 5,000 students, class sizes are small and taught mainly by faculty. The university also offers a satellite center in Medford, and students can access instruction on a computerized education network around the state.
Bachelor's degrees are offered in business, economics, international studies, mathematics, environmental studies, chemistry, nursing, theater, art, psychology, biology, education, English, history and many others. Masters degrees are also given in a few specialized areas. The student population is diverse, composed of people from across the nation and foreign countries, including the Middle East, Mexico, Europe and Asia. For more information, call 552-6411. http://www.sou.edu
Ashland School District
The Ashland School District encompasses an area of 450 square miles with seven schools centered in the city of Ashland. Almost 3,400 students attend five elementary schools, one middle and one high school. More than 350 full and part time teachers, support staff and administrators provide instructional programs. One of the district's missions is to provide a comprehensive basic education for all grade levels in literature, writing, math science, social science, fine arts health and physical education. Despite funding problems that most Oregon school districts face, Ashland strives to maintain and develop personalized, continuous and progressive programs for each student.
Students in Ashland's schools out-perform most other students in the state, and have a high academic rating on the national level. Schools within the district also strive to provide a high-quality curriculum that incorporates the arts through theater dance and music. The district's partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Southern Oregon University are especially important, as are extensive partnerships with community business, including Rogue Federal Credit Union and Lithia Springs Rotary. Students can also enroll in Ashland High School's technical programs, including robotics, computer science and metal fabrication.
It’s school-to-work program prepares students for the work environment, and has placed more than 100 students in jobs throughout Ashland and beyond. Student leadership, athletics, debate, journalism, and other co-curricular activities are available to students.
The district office is located at 855 Siskiyou Blvd., 482-2811
Elementary Schools
Bellview, 1070 Tolman Creek Road, 482-1310
Helman, 705 Helman Street, 482-5620
Walker, 364 Walker Ave., 482-1516
Secondary Schools
Ashland Middle School, 100 Walker Ave., consists of grades six through eight, with some sixth graders attending class in several of the elementary schools. The middle school program is specifically tailored to meet the needs of adolescents. Phone: 482-1611
Ashland High School, 201 South Mountain Ave., offers a broad instructional program to more than 1,200 students. Courses available for college preparation or for students who wish to enter the workplace after high school. Phone: 482-8771
Private Schools
Chautauqua Garden School, pre-school through second grade, 960 B Street, 482-3875
Rogue Valley Christian School, Kindergarten through 12th grade 482-4311
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