ROGUE VALLEY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Agate Lake is a beautiful lake located on 216 acres, including 3 miles of lake frontage. Only 14 miles northeast of Medford off of Highway 140, this popular park offers a great fishing opportunity to local anglers, just minutes from town. Largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, and brown bullhead all thrive here, and the lake is stocked every year with legal and trophy-sized trout. Agate Lake is a perfect location for fishing (Electric Motors Only) and swimming, or just taking in the view of Mt. McLoughlin, while enjoying a peaceful day lakeside.

Welcome to the beautiful Applegate Lake, nestled in the rich green of the Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forest. Applegate is home to many birds, wildlife and several extraordinary fisheries; trout and bass being the most popular. Trails around the lake lead you on the 17.5 mile shoreline. The Lake offers convenient boat launching, day use picnicking, swimming, RV and tent site camping, and a convenient general store. Throughout the season many enjoy the clear fresh water of the lake for triathlons, bass tournaments, or special family get togethers.

Experience the beauty and serenity of this working lavender farm. With 7 exceptional varieties of white, pink and blue/purple lavender for culinary use, crafting, and essential oil production, you can make your own boquet, take a class or shop their unique collection of hand-crafted lavender products. Class topics include hands-on experience of harvesting and distillation, propagation, herbal skin care, making your own Lavender crafts and much more!

The Azalea Lake/Fir Glade trail runs southwest from Fir Glad Trailhead into California and the Red Buttes Wilderness. When the trail reaches the southern wilderness boundary, it heads east and north to Azalea Lake, located within the wilderness boundary.

Barr Creek Falls is a multi-stepped waterfall in the Rogue River Canyon near Prospect, Oregon. Barr Creek bisects the southern end of the Prospect Airfield, then drops over a 60 foot fall which is mostly obscured by trees, then cascades 30 feet and finally plunges 150 feet to the canyon floor. Barr Creek doesn't hold a large volume of water, so the falls range from an explosive torrent during the spring to a more delicate veil later in the summer. When the flow is right, a second segment forms adjacent to the final drop of the falls (it appears on a recent visit that debris has plugged this channel partially, causing the segment to run dry more often than not now). Barr Creek Falls is more photogenic than neighboring Mill Creek Falls, but the options are limited. The lower tier of the falls is quite photogenic, but because its located somewhat distantly across the canyon, using foreground anchors doesn't lend well to the scene. Telephoto isolations of parts of the falls, however, is a good way to go. kid friendly hiking nature trips walking bird watching forest river views waterfall

Bear Creek Golf Course is a 9-hole executive layout nestled along a portion of beautiful Bear Creek in Medford, Oregon.

The Bear Creek Greenway is a 20-mile, paved, multi-use trail that links the cities of Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford and Central Point. The Greenway is continuous from the Ashland Dog Park to the Dean Creek Frontage Road near Seven Oaks Interchange on I-5, north of Central Point. The Greenway provides a separated route from cars, with only two at-grade road crossings. The trail parallels I-5, Highway 99, and Bear Creek, and provides Rogue Valley residents and visitors to the area a close-in spot for bird watching and wildlife viewing, as well as exercise and general recreation. Parks along the route provide parking, restrooms, and drinking water.

Bear Creek Park is approximately a 100 acre park with a Leathers designed playground, little league fields, an off-leash dog area, a BMX track, an outdoor performing amphitheater, a 25,000 square foot skatepark, various barbecue areas, (4) newly rebuilt tennis courts, and (2) separate restroom facilities. Please see the pdf amenity link at bottom of page for park layout.

Come visit this local farm, full of delicious produce and family fun!

Butte Falls is located in Butte falls, Oregon. In the early 1900's, a water-powered sawmill situated right at the Falls of Butte Creek led to the founding of the nearby town of Butte Falls. Today, a viewing deck overlooks the falls and picnic areas are featured for visitors to enjoy the scenery. Butte Falls may be the only community with a cattle guard at its entrance. When you cross the cattle guard, it is time to slow down. Don't let the size of Butte Falls deceive you. Gather up you picnic supplies and take a break in the Ernest W. Smith Memorial Park. Be sure to pick up the Butte Falls Discovery Loop Tour at the Butte Falls Ranger Station, also maps/area info at: 541-865-2700

The beautiful Applegate River is the focal point of Cantrall Buckley Park, which spans over 88 acres, and features 1.75 miles of river frontage, making it a very popular recreational destination in Jackson County. The large native trees and ample lawn make this an ideal site for family gatherings or group picnics. Four well-appointed Group Picnic Areas are available for a variety of social events and group gatherings.

Catering to the youngest members of our community, this neighborhood park features a large gazebo, a tot swing, and is adjacent to a small grassy area.