While the crowning dark sky glory for Southern Oregon is our Oregon Outback, you can travel within an hour of just about anywhere and find amazing stargazing.
A few places you can visit:
Rogue Valley
• Cascade Siskiyou National Monument
• Mt. Ashland
• Applegate Valley
North Umpqua
• Diamond Lake
• Lemolo Lake
• Toketee Lake
• Cooper Creek Reservoir
Klamath County
• Crater Lake
• Lake of the Woods
• Upper Klamath Lake
• Agency Lake
Lake County
• Hart Mountain Hot Springs & Antelope Refuge
• Summer Lake
https://www.southernoregon.org/stargazing-southern-oregon/
Southern Oregon also has many fire lookouts that you can actually stay in overnight giving you a birds eye view of the stars!
• Drake Peak
• Bald Butte
• Hager Mountain
• Acker Rock
• Acorn Woman
Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network earns the Governor's Award
The Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network earns the Governor's Award at the Travel & Tourism Governor's Conference. Here's the full video.
The Governor’s Award represents the culmination of our industry’s deep appreciation for the long-time service and accomplishments of an individual or individuals who have enhanced the Oregon visitor experience and elevated the travel and tourism industry. Governor Kotek was in attendance to address the industry and honor the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network (ODSN) with the 2023 Governor’s Award for their collective work to designate 2.5 million acres of the Oregon Outback as the world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International.
A volunteer grassroots initiative comprised of community members, businesses, local governments, ranchers, state and federal agencies, tribes and Oregon Outback night sky enthusiasts, the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network came together in support of shared principles resulting in mutual community benefits and the long-term conservation of Oregon's starry night heritage. The designation—announced this week—acknowledges the area’s impressively dark starry nights along with its pristine scenery, rich geological and cultural heritage, diverse recreational opportunities and abundance of public land.
“Dark Sky tourism is a meaningful and sustainable way to experience a destination while providing positive environmental, cultural and economic benefits to local communities,” said Governor Kotek, who visited the proposed Sanctuary in October, as a part of her commitment to visit all 36 counties in Oregon during her first year in office. “The commitment of the Oregon Outback Dark Sky Network to the protection and stewardship of our starry night skies—and today’s designation of a portion of the Oregon Outback as the world’s largest Dark Sky Sanctuary—is truly inspiring.”
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May is Oregon Wine Month! Join us in celebrating the bounty of Oregon as we shine a light on all of our spectacular wineries. We are kicking things off by sharing eight of our wineries that offer stunning views throughout our region.
In the North Umpqua visit Meadows Estate Vineyard and Winery , Cooper Ridge Vineyard and Melrose Vineyards . Enjoy Wooldridge Creek Winery in the Applegate Valley, Kriselle Cellars on the Upper Rogue Wine Trail and Hummingbird Estate in Central Point. Complete your journey in Ashland Long Walk Vineyard and Irvine & Roberts Vineyards .
Every winery offers wine unique to our terroir often paired with delicious bites! Plan your next trip to Southern Oregon and you will certainly be delighted! Plan your wine travels here: https://www.southernoregon.org/wine-country/
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Winter vacation planning should always include the Kite Festival Lake of the Woods Resort Enjoy a weekend of winter sports, hot cocoa by the fire pits, and as long as there is wind beautiful kites flying.
Mark your calendars for the dates, Saturday & Sunday, February 11th and 12th. Lake of the woods is the perfect place to enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and if it has been cold enough to freeze the lake, ice skating and ice fishing! Make sure to check weather conditions before heading out, wind is definitely needed to fly the kites so please plan for other activities if nature decides not to cooperate.
Thank you to Sky Lakes Media for the beautiful video footage. #dosomethinggreat
Discover Klamath
One more week to jump in on the pumpkin patch fun throughout Southern Oregon! Enjoy hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin shooting, and more!
Where to go!
NORTH UMPQUA
Brosi's Sugartree Farms
GRANTS PASS
Fort Vannoy Farms
CENTRAL POINT
Bigham Farms
MEDFORD
Pheasant Fields Farm
KLZ Farm Stand
Kaufman Family Farm
Fall is coming! Have you made your plans to enjoy the change of seasons? Here are just some of the events in southern Oregon that you don't want to miss!
Klamath Basin Oktoberfest - September 17
Greater Medford Multicultural Fair - September 14
Talent Harvest Festival - October 1st
SOHS Hanley Farm Scarecrow Festival - October 1 & 2
Art Along The Rogue - October 7th
Klamath Basin Potato Festival - October 14
Heart of the Rogue Festival - October 14 & 15
Ashland Monster Dash - October 29
Jacksonville Kids Halloween Promenade - October 29
A Taste of Umpqua - November 13
Southern Oregon Turkey Trot Run - November 24
There's lots of summer to be had in southern Oregon. Here are some great spots to paddle, swim, and play while visiting Klamath Falls!
Discover Klamath and #dosomethinggreat
Just look up!
Every Father's Day weekend the Applegate comes alive with color as the Applegate Open kicks off bringing paragliders from across Oregon together to enjoy a week of competition and clinics. Join in if you are a paraglider or enjoy the view from area wineries LongSword Vineyard Quady North Winery and Valley View Winery Such a fun and unique experience!
Photos by Applegate Open
Compilation by Lanessa Pierce Media