Self-Guided Optional Adventures
For those who may be arriving early, staying later, or preferring to do their own thing on the Friday and Saturday daytime events, here are a few ideas to fill your day.
From wine tasting and antiquing, to hiking, horseback riding, river rafting, or zip lining, Southern Oregon is filled with exciting adventures. For an extensive list of things to do near Jacksonville visit Wendy's site: WineCountryFarmStay.com or:
Formed 7,700 years ago when a massive volcano collapsed in what is now the Cascade Mountain Range, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States (1,943 feet) and the ninth deepest in the world. Fed only by rain and snowmelt, the lake is considered to be one of the world's cleanest. It's a gorgeous two-hour drive from Jacksonville. Drive up. Hike around. Have drinks or dinner in the lodge. Find more info here: Travel Oregon.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a preservation of old-growth redwoods along the Smith River. Hike, Camp. Picnic. Swim. It is located along US route 199 approximately 80 miles (just under a two-hour drive) from Jacksonville.
The Southern Oregon coastline is one of the most beautiful stretches of the West Coast. The water is vibrant tones of blue and full of unique sea stacks to explore. Towns: Brookings and Gold Beach. It's about 2.5 hour drive from Jacksonville.