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These last couple months we’ve had lots of inquiries about Rogue River rafting and hiking trips and during our phone conversations with folks, we’ve also had a lot of interest in southern Oregon’s burgeoning wine industry. Over the last two decades, southern Oregon’s wine industry has exploded–culminating with Sunset Magazine (among other national publications) calling out the area as “the next big wine country” last year.
If you are interested in knowing more about the southern Oregon region that is producing some world-class wines, there are several resources available. We’ve complied a list of southern Oregon wineries, with links to their websites.
Other wine and vineyard resources include: the Oregon Wine and Farm tour, Southern Oregon Wineries Association, and the Southern Oregon Wine Blog.
About the Author: Joy Henkle owns and operates White Water Warehouse (WWW) with her husband, Bob Meister. Ever-interested in making their Oregon Rogue River rafting, kayaking, and hiking trips part of a very special Oregon vacation experience for their guests, Joy writes this blog to educate and inform WWW guests and readers about southern Oregon’s fascinating people, places, foods, and festivals. Questions? Joy can be reached at 1-800-214-0579 or fun@whitewaterwarehouse.com Or visit Whitewater Warehouse’s FaceBook page.
Northwest Travel magazine describes the Rogue River portion of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway this way. “The Rogue is a rascally river with headwaters near the western boundary of Crater Lake National park, where it begins carving and curling 215 miles to the Pacific Ocean. The 83-mile long Rogue portion of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway follows sections of its watery route as it gouges its way through gorges, lazily flows through broad valleys, and rumble tumbles through frothy whitewater stretches.”
While this scenic drive is essentially located southeast of Grants Pass, Oregon, it provides summer vacationers with so many things to see. Of course the beautiful Rogue River is the star of this ride but you’ll also encounter plunging waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, historic towns, great hiking & biking trails, even Oregon’s largest fish hatchery: Cole M. Rivers.
Here’s a slideshow video that highlights some of the spectacular southern Oregon lakes and waterfalls along this drive…
Southern Oregon's Surprise Destinations 