Oregon Trout species identification
I hear a lot of the time, from quite a few people, "What kind of trout is THAT?!" Well, in southern Oregon, there are a few species that look wildly different. Rainbow, Lake, Brown, and more, all are of the same species of Salmonids, but they look completely...
Pilot Rock Southern Oregon
Located in the Soda Mountain Wilderness Area, Pilot Rock is one of the most identifiable landmarks near the Oregon-California border in Jackson County. Take I-5 to the Callahan’s…
Soda Mountain Wilderness Skookum Ghost Town
This moderate 4×4 run is great fun and history. The power-line road behind the communications site on the ridge at the end of Soda Mountain Rd is accessed from HWY 66…
Oregon Wild Flowers and Micro-Scenery
Southern Oregon is home to a massive variety of Wildflowers and other natural micro-scenery. Check out this guide to Southern Oregon Wildflowers to get an idea…
Fishing with Worms in the Great Oregon Outdoors
WORMS!!!! Every Oregon Fisherman has worms for fishing right? BUT….are you presenting them correctly for the type or size of fish you want? There are two methods to baiting…
Bybee Gulch & Lost Falls Jackson County
Bybee Gultch & Lost Creek Falls in South-East Jackson County, Oregon (see map) are a short hike off of Shale City Road outside of Ashland, Oregon. It’s a breathtaking view!
Southern Oregon Morel Mushroom Hunting Guide
Morel Mushrooms delectable, but super hard to find. Like an Easter Egg or Where’s Waldo hunt for big kids. Check out this Southern Oregon guide to hunting morels.
Fourmile Lake Klamath County
Located in Klamath County, Oregon at the base of Mt. McLaughlin, Fourmile Lake is a great choice for camping, hiking, fishing and views. Car accessible, fishing boat friendly…
YUCK! Poison Oak
in Southern Oregon
If you do get Poison Oak, treat it quickly with the remedies found below and hit the doctor’s office if it gets in your eyes, mouth, or genitals (yeah, I went there).
Tunnel 13 & Abandoned Siskiyou Station
The 2 mile round trip hike to the the historic, abandoned Siskiyou Station and Tunnel 13 starts on I-5 South of Ashland. You will park at the West corner of the Mount Ashland off-ramp, not far from…
Edible Wild Berries of Southern Oregon
Throughout Oregon and the Rogue Valley, you can also find the serviceberry(2), huckleberry(3), and salmonberry(4). Some people even have made their gardens habitable…
Buncom, Oregon Historic Ghost Town
Tie your horse to the hitching post and get your mail from the postmaster in Historic Buncom, Oregon. A taste of the Wild West gone past. At the corner of Sterling Creek Road and…
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