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This just in…the folks at MSNBC Travel named southern Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park as one of the TOP 15 awe-inspiring vacation destinations in America and its territories.
We couldn’t agree more. The Park is stunning for its natural beauty and for the gorgeous, lovingly restored Crater Lake Lodge that sits high above the lake–giving vacationers exquisite views of Crater Lake (the world’s deepest lake) and the Park that extends beyond the Lake.
This time of year we start to think about Halloween and any ghostly southern Oregon links that might be associated with this “holiday.” Did you know that Golden is a southern Oregon ghost town located near Wolf Creek? Its claim to fame is that the townspeople built two churches but NO saloons! Miners went to Placer and Sunny Valley to “wet their whistles.”
Kerby Johnson’s website www.western-stories.com details more photos and interesting folklore about the tiny ghost town of Golden. You can read Kerby’s research and view photos from Golden’s long deserted buildings and streets on the website.
Here’s an interesting factoid and photo from Kerby’s website research:
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| Nobody is actually buried here. Most people don’t know it but these little wooden headstones are actually leftover props from an episode of “Gunsmoke” that was filmed at Golden. |
Hit the high notes on October 8, 9 and 10 in Medford, Oregon. The Medford Jazz Festival celebrates its 21st year of booking some of the best in jazz musicians in the country. Lucky attendees will get to enjoy bands with distinctive music and distinctive names such as: Gator Beat, Cornet Chop Suey, Wally’s Wairehouse Waifs and Stompy Jones.
The live jazz music venues are spread throughout Medford making it easy for listeners to enjoy this upbeat music in whatever atmosphere they choose.
Dancing at the Medford Jazz Festival has always been popular, and in the last few years has really taken off. From the energetic, uninhibited steps of Jump-Jive to the classical, intimate Waltz, the Festival is the ultimate place to dance to live music for three straight days. Each venue features a dance floor and lots of room for watching. The dedicated dancing site features free professional dance lessons, dance exhibitions, great contests, and plenty of seating for spectators.
2010 brings new exciting changes to the Medford Jazz Festival. The biggest is probably the change of names from the Medford Jazz Jubilee to the Medford Jazz Festival. Changing to a “festival” signifies the weightiness of this community event, which is a celebration of the passion for music and the festivities that surround it.
The Medford Jazz Festival is truly a musical event for all ages. Over the years it has stayed true to its Dixieland roots, but has broadened the community and audience appeal by including Zydeco, Swing, Jump-Jive, Big Band and other music that is period-contemporary with the Traditional Jazz era.
Tickets can be obtained through the Medford Jazz Festival’s website. Or dial 1-800-599-0039 for more information!
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.
Itching to get some exercise and eat healthy for your next vacation? Oregon Rogue River rafting, kayaking and hiking trips offer vacationers the perfect combo: tons ‘o fun and a chance to get some real exercise without really thinking about it.
Recreation is basic to the purpose of a vacation. Recreation means “to restore to life, refreshment by recreating oneself.” To recreate is to refresh ourselves, to heal, to recharge our batteries and reorient ourselves to a more balanced, successful life.
We don’t realize how many things we can do to recharge our batteries, help us resolve our feelings, help us get in touch with our vision and goals, and provide much needed perspective. A conscious vacation brings more life, love and meaning into our lives. It is a little life sabbatical that leaves us ready to re-enter our daily lives with fresh perspective and new energy.
So seize the moment and call us at 1-800-214-0579 to book a healthy, fun vacation you’ve been dreaming of. Oregon Rogue River rafting, kayaking and hiking trips. This is one Oregon vacation you will walk away from revitalized and renewed.
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