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Table of Contents

Welcome 1 Things To Do

Services & 9-13 Amenities 2-5

TV Channel Guide 6 Scenic and Wild Travel Needs 7-8 Rogue River Map

Things 14 To Do 9-13

Antique Shopping 14 Dining Guide 15-16 Dining 15-16

Local Wineries 17-18

Discover Oregon Wine Package 19-20 Local Wineries and Wine Packages Grants Pass and Surrounding Areas 21-28 17-20 Dear Guest, Welcome to the Weasku Inn. This Oregon legend was built in 1924 along the banks of the Rogue River. Over the years, many Hollywood celebrities such as Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Stewart, Zane Grey and Walt Disney have visited the Weasku Inn. Country House Inns purchased the Weasku Inn in 1993 and began remodeling the historic lodge. In September 1998 the remodel was complete. The five rooms in the main lodge have been completely restored. Eleven river cabins were built and an original, two story A-frame cabin overlooking the river was remodeled. Since its completion, Travel and Leisure Magazine named this historic landmark “one of the top 25 Lodges in the United States”. Recently, in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List, Patricia Shultz declared the Weasku Inn one of those “must see” places. We are very proud of the Weasku Inn and hope that your stay here will be a pleasant one. In the lobby we have maps and brochures of some of the wonderful attractions and activities in our area. The office is open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm during the summer months and closes earlier during the fall and winter months. Please feel free to ask us anything about the inn, or local activities and attractions in the surrounding area. We are here to serve you and make your Weasku experience the best that it can be.

Have a great stay in Southern Oregon! Sincerely,

The Weasku Staff

Weasku Inn 5560 Rogue River Highway Grants Pass, Oregon 97527 1-541-471-8000 1 Afternoon Refreshments Appetizers served daily from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Rainbow Room. Bedtime Refreshments Freshly baked cookies are served nightly from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Rainbow Room. Hot Breakfast Served daily in the main lodge from 7:30 am to 11:00 am. Breakfast includes bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs, waffles, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, cereals and an assortment of bagels, scones and pastries. Check In 3:00 pm. If the room is ready before that, it’s yours! Check Out 12:00 noon. If you need more time, contact the Front Desk. Luggage assistance and storage are also available. Door Locks Guestroom doors automatically lock when they are closed. The office closes at 11:00 pm and the lodge will be locked at that time. Those staying in a lodge room receive a key to the main lodge at check in. Dry Cleaning and Laundry There is a valet bag and laundry form in your guest room closet. Place garments in the bag and bring to the Front Desk by 8:30 am, Monday through Friday. Wash and fold service is available on Saturday. Garments will be returned by 6:00 pm that evening. Fax Machine Sunday service is not available. Available at the Front Desk. Our fax number is 541-471-7038. $1.00 per page to send or Front Desk receive. Our staff is available from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Off season (Oct-May) hours may vary. You may reach the Front Desk by dialing “0”. In case of emergency, after hours, please dial 541- 476-6873.

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 2 Gift Items The Weasku Inn offers a variety of gifts for purchase at the Front Desk. Our gift shop has a selection of Weasku logo hats and shirts, coffee mugs and our history book celebrating our 90-year anniversary. Gift Certificates Available for purchase at the Front Desk. Hairdryers Available in all guestroom bathroom cabinets near the sinks. Housekeeping Rooms are cleaned daily. To request extra towels, pillows or blankets, contact the Front Desk. If you do not want service, notify the Front Desk or hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door. Ice Machine Ice buckets are provided in each room. The ice machine is located at the Front Desk and is available during normal lobby hours. Internet WiFi is available in all guestrooms. Computer and printer are available in Lobby. Iron and Ironing Board Irons and ironing boards are located in guestroom closets. Lost and Found If you have left an item, please contact the Front Desk. We will be happy to arrange to have it shipped back to you. Mail For outgoing mail, there is a drop box at the Front Desk. Postcards and postage are also available. Massage Licensed massage therapists are available with advanced notice. Please contact the Front Desk to arrange for a Meeting Facilities massage.

For business meetings and private functions, Weasku Inn can accommodate groups of 10 to 45 people. Weasku Inn is a unique place to host events, seminars, training or for your next board retreat. Contact the Front Desk for additional information. Catering services available.

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 3 Messages Call the Front Desk. Newspapers Hotel copies of the Medford Mail Tribune are available in the Great Room for guest use. Refrigerators Refrigerators are located in all cabins. Depending on space available, some chilled items may be stored in our lodge refrigerator. Shuttle Services Complimentary shuttle service is provided to the Grants Pass Municipal Airport. Please make prior arrangements at the Front Desk. For Rogue Valley International Airport or other shuttle needs, please contact one of the following:

AFLEET Taxi…………………. 541-479-2259

FMB Taxi……………………… 541-660-1122

Grants Pass Cab Co…………… 541-476-6444

Double D Shuttle……………… 541-476-7773

Telephone Instructions Outside Calls—For all outgoing calls, dial “9” then proceed as you would from your home phone.

Room to Room Calls—For rooms in the Main Lodge, dial “1” and the room number. For cabins, dial the cabin number directly.

Wake Up Calls To schedule a Wake Up Call, contact the Front Desk.

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 4 adventures: rafting, hiking, fishing, zip-lining. The many award winning wines coming out of the region along With over 150 microclimates with the striking geography, make for and an equal number of wineries, a unique experience you will not find Southern Oregon has become one of anywhere else in the world. the most exciting and diverse wine We have a variety of Oregon destinations. The soils and climate wines sold at the front desk with allow for the cultivation of over 70 select wines sold by the glass. Also, different varietals of both warm and please join us for complimentary cool climate grapes. appetizers, served daily from 4:30 pm The beautiful green mountains to 6:30 pm in the Rainbow Room. and flowing rivers provide the perfect backdrop for your wine tasting experience. You can enjoy the wines at the numerous tasting rooms, delicious local restaurants, or coupled with one of the local

While the Southern Oregon region is better known for its wines, the craft beer sensation has hit the area as well. Oregon leads the nation Take memories of your visit home with in breweries per capita, and the you. Visit our gift shop at the Southern Oregon region is one of the reception desk in the main lodge. We fastest growing producers of craft have a variety of logo items available beers. From Ashland to Grants Pass for purchase. there are a variety of excellent breweries to visit, or you can enjoy Hats Postcards some of Oregon’s craft beer right here History Book Coffee Mugs at the Weasku Inn. Ask the front desk T-shirts Poster for recommendations and what craft Hoodies brews we currently have available.

5 3 KFBI -LP - MyTV 42 Spike TV 77 OWN 4 HSN 43 AMC 78 Oxygen 5 KOBI - NBC 44 FX 79 TV Guide Network 6 QVC 45 Animal Planet 80 Disney XD 7 Univision 46 The Disney Channel 81 Do It Yourself 8 KSYS - PBS 48 Nickelodeon 84 GSN (Game Show) 9 Telemundo 49 History 85 Fox Sports 1 10 KTVL - CBS 50 Discovery Channel 86 Comcast SportsNet Bay Area 11 KTVL 2 - CW 52 TLC 87 MLB Network 12 KDRV - ABC 53 Travel Channel 88 Golf Channel 13 KMVU - FOX 54 National Geographic 89 NBC Sports Network 15 Investigation Discovery 55 Food Network 90 EWTN 17 CSPAN 56 HGTV 91 Trinity Broadcasting 18 KDOV The Dove 57 Northwest Cable News 92 Inspirational Network 19 TCM 58 The Weather Channel 93 CSPAN2 21 WGN America 59 CNN 94 ShopHQ 22 KBLN - 3ABN 60 HLN 95 ION Television 23 ROOT Sports NW 61 FOX News Channel 99 Fox Business Network 24 ESPN 62 CNBC 180 Public Access 25 ESPN2 63 MSNBC 181 P.E.G. 28 Hallmark Channel 64 TruTV 182 Local Access 29 Lifetime 65 CMT 183 P.E.G. 31 ABC Family 66 VH-1 188 KOBI 2 - This TV 33 Esquire Network 67 MTV 189 KDRV 2 - Live Well 34 E! 68 MTV2 190 KMVU - MeTV 36 A&E 70 SyFy 191 KSYS - PBS Create 37 Bravo-West 71 TV Land 192 KSYS - PBS World 38 TNT 72 Comedy Central 195 Charter Media 39 Cartoon Network 73 CSPAN3 196 Charter Media 40 USA 74 FXX 237 Galavision 41 TBS 75 BET 501 HBO 507 HBO Family

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 6 Airlines Allegiant Air 1-702-505-8888

United/United Express Reservations 1-800-241-6522 Lost Luggage 1-800-221-6903

Delta/Skywest 1-800-221-1212

Alaska Airlines Reservations 1-800-252-7522 Lost Luggage 1-877-815-8253

Airports Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is our major airport. South on I-5 to Exit 33, left on Pine Street and drive east for 2 miles. Entrance to the airport will be on the left.

Grants Pass Municipal Airport. I-5 north to Merlin, Exit 61. Left at Merlin Rd., right on S. Monument Dr., left at Dellwood Dr. and a slight right onto Brookside Blvd.

Banks & ATMs Bank of America 735 SE 6th Street Wells Fargo 205 NE 6th Street US Bank 400 SW 6th Street Evergreen Bank 969 SE 6th Street For other locations, contact the Front Desk

Car Rental Agencies Budget 541-471-6311 Enterprise 541-471-7800 National 1-888-868-6204

Clothing Stores Fred Meyer 1101 Grants Pass Pkwy. 541-474-7200 JC Penney 939 NE D Street 541-479-9784 Ross: 322 NE Beacon Drive 541-474-9362 Rue 21 1060 NE E Street 541-479-4809

Fishing Licenses Bradbury’s 1809 Rogue River Hwy. 541-479-1531 Fred Meyer 1101 Grants Pass Pkwy. 541-474-7200 Walmart 305 Terry Lane 541-471-2822

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 7 Grocery Stores Albertsons 340 NE Beacon Dr. 541-476-6334 Fred Meyer 1101 Grants Pass Pkwy. 541-474-7200 Safeway 1640 Williams Hwy. 541-476-1242 115 SE 7th Street 541-956-7540 Wal-Mart 135 NE Terry Lane 541-471-3047

Medical Attention Please contact the Front Desk if you need recommendations and/or directions to nearby medical facilities. In an emergency dial “9” for an outside line and then “911.”

Three Rivers Community Hospital 541-472-7000 Valley Immediate Care 541-479-1090 Rogue Valley Medical Center 541-789-7000 Medford Medical Clinic 541-734-3430

Pets Pets are not allowed on the property. Below are two names of pet boarding in our area:

Home Away From Home Allen Creek Veterinary Pet Spa Hospital Boarding 100 NE Mill Street 1930 Redwood Avenue 541-471-8775 541-476-2233 Pharmacies Fred Meyer 1101 Grants Pass Pkwy. 541-474-7234 Rite Aid 1642 Williams Hwy. 541-479-6698 Walgreens 111 Union Avenue 541-471-4873 Wal-Mart 135 Terry Lane 541-471-2820 GP Pharmacy: 414 SE 6th Street 541-476-4262

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 8 Things to do in Southern Oregon

The best time for Chinook salmon fishing is August through October, summer Fishing steelhead is June through December and winter steelhead is December through April.

Rogue Valley Anglers Fly Shop &Guide Service 541-973-2988 N.K. Fishing Guides 541-326-9486 Malone’s Guided Fishing 541-660-8918 Rogue River Sport Fishing 541-613-8754 S.O. Chrome Guide Service 541-613-3011

Sunny Valley, a beautiful 20 minute drive north, is the home of one of the first Oregon settlements built in 1846. The center is complete with sound effects, authentic historical pieces, actual photography and life-like characters. Applegate Wagon Trail 541-472-8545 Interpretive Center www.rogueweb.com/interpretive

Crater Lake National Park

A scenic two-hour drive through Oregon’s most beautiful wilderness, Crater Lake is a place that could never be upstaged. The rim is 33 miles around and the lake is 1,932 feet deep. Once a towering mountain, it is now America’s deepest lake. For information call: 541-594-3000 www.nps.gov/crla 9 Things to do in Southern Oregon Club Northwest Club Northwest is a complete athletic club and racquetball Health Club facility located on the north end of Grants Pass. Show your room key at the entrance for to receive a discount off the daily rate.

541-955-2582 www.ClubNW.com

Dutcher Creek 541-474-2188 Grants Pass Golf Club 541-476-0849 Applegate River Golf Club 541-955-0480 Stoneridge Golf Club 541-830-4653 Cedar Links Golf Club 541-773-4373 Laurel Hill Golf Course 541-855-7965 Golf

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions Hellgate Jetboat Excursions is located near the Riverside Inn. Jetboats take you through spectacular Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River, where sheer rock walls rise 205 feet high and still water runs 100 feet deep. Choose from a scenic, white water, brunch, lunch or dinner cruise. 541-479-7204 Open May through September. www.hellgate.com 10

Oregon Caves National Local Events Monument For listings of current events, see the Explore 480 acres of marble caves and Front Desk. Our staff will be delighted to serene wilderness 50 miles west of make suggestions, reservations and give Grants Pass. Open April through directions. October. 541-592-2100 www.nps.gov/orca

Oregon Shakespeare Festival The world-renowned festival offers three theaters including the Elizabethan Outdoor Theater. Both contemporary and Shakespearean plays are held mid- February through October. Located in Ashland, just 50 miles south of Grants Pass. 541-482-4331 www.osfashland.org 11 11

N estled in the beautiful foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains lies the city of Jacksonville, Oregon. It has long been hailed as one of the most historically significant communities in the western United States. Located just a forty minute drive south of Grants Pass.

C ountry House Inns Jacksonville, The Riverside Inn’s sister property has three unique lodging options. The Wine Country Inn is a 27 room motel- style establishment just outside of down town Jacksonville. The Wine Cottages are located just a half block off of California Street and have separate private entrances and sitting areas. The historic McCully House Inn built in the 1860’s, located in the downtown district consists of five deluxe guest rooms and two luxurious suites. 541-899-2050 www.countryhouseinnsjacksonville.com

B ritt Fest (June-Sept.) An annual music festival with nationally renowned classical, jazz, and contemporary programs. Spend a summer evening enjoying an outdoor concert at the Britt amphitheater above Jacksonville. 541-773-6077 www.brittfest.org E xplore Downtown A selection of galleries, bookstores, clothing boutiques, unusual gift and antique shops entice the Jacksonville visitor with high quality, hard-to-find merchandise.

Rafting the R ogue River rafting is an Rogue River adventure vacation at its finest. The Rogue River offers the perfect combination of beautiful geography, warm whitewater rapids, fresh breezes and incredible wildlife viewing.

Rafting Services:

Rogue Wilderness 541-479-9554 Orange Torpedo Trip: 866-479-5061 Noah’s River Adventures 800-858-2811 Rogue River Raft Trips 800-826-1963 Ferron’s Fun Trips 800-404-2201 ROW Adventures 866-836-9337 *Shuttle Service is provided by some companies.*

T he Downtown Visitor Center is located on the corner of 6th and G Streets. The Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce is located at the north end of Grants Pass, on Morgan and 6th Street. Both are great A seasonal swimming pool is available to resources for information on local sites, guests of the Weasku Inn at The Lodge at art, events, and exciting activities. Riverside, 955 SE 7th Street in Grants Pass. Ask The Lodge at Riverside Front Desk for 541-476-7574 pool towels. www.travelgrantspass.com 13

• Ahi Sushi: 941 SE 6th Street – 541-474-5554 **Asian** • Blondies Bistro: 226 SW G Street – 541-479-0420 **American** • The Bohemian: 233 SW G Street – 541-471-7158 **American** • Circle J Cafe: 241 SW G Street – 541-479-8080 **American** • Climate City Brewing: 509 SW G Street – 541-479-3725 **American/Brewpub** • Fat Tony’s: 1212 NW 6th Street – 541-507-1957 **NY Style Paninis • G’ Tano’s: 218 SW G Street – 541-507-1255 **Latin American** • The Haul: 121 SW H Street – 541-474-4991 **American** • Hunan Garden: 926 NE D Street – 541-474-7333 **Asian** • Joe’s Sports Bar: 820 NE E Street – 541-471-7445 **American** • Laughing Clam: 121 SW G Street – 541-479-1110 **American** • Leo’s BBQ: 144 SE 7th Street – 541-476-2295 **American BBQ** • Musashi’s: 314 SE H Street – 541-955-8848 **Asian** • Orchid Grill: 1330 NW 6th Street – 541-479-3213 **Hawaiian** • El Patron: 799 Rogue River Hwy.– 541-476-4544 **Mexican** • Rivers Edge Restaurant: 1936 Rogue River Highway – 541-479-3938 **American** • Si Casa Flores: 202 NE Beacon Drive – 541-956-9254 **Mexican** • Taprock NW Grill: 971 SE 6th Street – 541-955-5998 **American** • Taqueria Mexico: 137 SE H Street – 541-471-1255 **Mexican** • Twisted Cork: 210 SW 6th Street – 541-295-3094 **Tapas** • The Vine: 1610 SW Allen Creek Road – 541-955-4592 **Italian** • Wild River Brewing & Pizza: 595 NE E St. – 541-471-7487 **Italian**

Grants Pass Restaurant Map

16 Throughout Southern Oregon you will find many popular wineries. Traveling to the wineries will take you along the most scenic routes through Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Jacksonville and Ashland. Sample Southern Oregon’s Napa Valley. Wineries with “*” are partners in our Discover Oregon Wine Country Package. Contact the Front Desk for directions, current hours of operation and package information.

2 Hawk Vineyard & Winery Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden www.2hawk.wine www.cowhornwine.com 2335 N Phoenix Rd. 1665 Eastside Rd. Medford, OR 97504 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-779-9463 541-899-6876

Ashland Vineyard & Winery DANCIN Vineyards* www.winenet.com www.dancinvineyards.com 2775 East Main St. 4477 South Stage Rd. Ashland, OR 97523 Medford, OR 97501 541-488-0088 541-245-1133

Anchor Valley Wine* Del Rio Vineyards* www.anchorvalleywine.com www.delriovineyards.com 150 S. Oregon St. 52 N. River Rd. Jacksonville, OR 97530 Gold Hill, OR 97525 541-601-9053 541-855-2062

Bayer Family Estate* Devitt Winery bayerfamilyestate.com www.devittwinery.com 11663 Agate Rd. 11412 Highway 238 Eagle Point, OR 97524 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-826-1407 541-899-7511

Bridgeview Vineyard EdenVale Winery* www.bridgeviewwine.com www.edenvalewines.com 4210 Holland Loop Rd. 2310 Voorhies Rd. Cave Junction, OR 97523 Medford, OR 97501 877-273-4843 541-512-9463

Cliff Creek Cellars* Foris Vineyards Winery www.cliffcreek.com www.foriswine.com 1015 McDonough Rd. 654 Kendall Rd. Gold Hill, OR 97525 Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-855-5330 541-592-3752

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541 -471-8000 www.weasku.com 17 After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 Kriselle Cellars* Rossella’s Vineyard & Winery* www.krisellecellars.com www.rossellasvineyard.com 12956 Modoc Rd. 184 Missouri Flat Rd. White City, OR 97503 Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-830-8466 541-846-6372

Ledger David Cellars* Roxyann Winery www.ledgerdavid.com www.roxyann.com 245 N. Front St. 3785 Hillcrest Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 Medford, OR 97504 541-664-2218 541-776-2315

Long Sword Vineyard Schmidt Family Vineyards www.longswordvineyard.com www.sfvineyards.com 8555 Highway 238 330 Kubli Rd. Jacksonville, OR 97530 Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-899-1746 541-846-9985

Paschal Winery Troon Vineyard* www.paschalwinery.com www.troonvineyard.com 1122 Suncrest Rd. 1475 Kubli Rd. Talent, OR 97540 Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-535-7957 541-846-9900

Quady North (Tasting Room)* Valley View Winery* www.quadynorth.com www.valleyviewwinery.com 255 E California St. 1000 Upper Applegate Rd. Jacksonville, OR 97530 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-702-2123 541-899-8468

Red Lily Vineyards* Wooldridge Creek Winery* www.redlilyvineyards.com www.wcwinery.com 11777 Hwy 238 818 Slagle Creek Rd. Jacksonville, OR 97530 Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-846-0601 541-846-6364

Rellik Winery* Cricket Hill Winery www.rellikwinery.com www.crickethillwinery.com 970 Old Stage Rd. 2131 Little Applegate Rd. Central Point, OR 97502 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-499-0449 541-899-7264

5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873 18 Discover Oregon Wine Country With our Discover Oregon Wine Country package, Country House Inns has partnered with 14 wineries to offer our guests a substantial discount on wine tastings in the Applegate and Rogue Valleys. While the region is being called the “next Napa” and was named as a “top wine destination” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, the crowds are still small and the service is still personal. This self-guided package for two, takes you through some of the most beautiful scenery in Oregon as you hop from one boutique tasting room to another. Now is a great time to explore everything our area has to offer. Book as a package or purchase at the Front Desk for just $25! Discover Oregon Wine Package Spend a relaxing day exploring the tranquil and scenic countryside while touring Southern Oregon’s boutique wineries Two wine tasting passes to 15 carefully selected wine destinations Applegate & Rogue Valley wineries Two Commemorative Country House Inns wine glasses and wine opener Special wine discounts available at select vineyards and wineries

Use #CountryHouseInnsAdventures on Instagram and Facebook. Like or follow your favorite Country House Inns hotel. We’ll enter you into a drawing to WIN a one night stay at any of our Oregon properties, the choice is yours! Don’t forget to show our winery partners some love at #SouthernOregonWines! Use QR code reader or enter https://goo.gl/8xGW9u into your device for winery map

A Little Bit of Grants Pass

The name “Grants Pass” was selected to honor General U.S. Grant’s success at Vicksburg in 1863, but the rich history of the area goes back much further than that.

Grants Pass is located in Josephine County, the only county in the state of Oregon named in honor of a woman. Josephine Rollins who was the first white woman to settle in this part of Oregon. In 1850, Josephine and her father, Lloyd Rollins, became members of an emigrant train heading west. The train reached Oregon City in October. The following spring, Josephine accompanied her father and a party of miners south to the Rogue River. Guided by Native Americans, the party made its way to a creek within a few miles of the present Illinois River. The creek marks the location of the first gold strike in Southern Oregon, and it is still called Josephine Creek.

In 1852, sailors who had deserted their ship near Crescent City started for the newly discovered gold fields at Jacksonville, but found rich deposits at a location in the Illinois Valley some 25 miles south of present Grants Pass. This discovery at “Sailor Diggin’s” immediately became an important mining center with a population of several thousand. The name was later changed to Waldo in honor of William Waldo, brother of Daniel Waldo a prominent figure in early Oregon history. In 1858, many miners left for new discoveries on the Frazier River of British Columbia — never to return again.

Sailor Diggin’s had been designated as the first county seat, “until a permanent location was established” by a vote of the people. On July 7, 1857, Kerbyville was selected to serve as the seat of government for Josephine County. In 1885, voters cast a majority of their votes for Grants Pass as a “permanent location” for the county government.

The Native Americans who lived along the Rogue River have often been termed “fierce”. There were a number of linguistic groups comprising these tribes, frequently referred to as “The Rogues” because of their willingness to fight for their rights. The tribal classifications were Takelma and Shasta. After the final war of 1856, the Native Americans were moved to the Siletz and Grand Ronde Reservations on the Northern Oregon Coast.

The Applegate wagon train of emigrants in 1846 made the first wagon tracks through the beautiful Rogue River Valley. The emigrants of that time had but one destination in mind, the Willamette Valley, and they failed to note the spectacular beauty which would one day provide Oregon with one of its greatest tourist attractions. The trail followed by the Applegate party was on the south side of the Rogue River and crossed at Fort Vannoy about five miles west of present Grants Pass.

Grants Pass served as a stagecoach stop in the 1860s and became a railhead with the completion of the California/Oregon railroad (now the Union Pacific) in 1884.

The railroad line was completed to Grants Pass on Christmas Eve, 1883. The rapid population growth in the county brought tradesmen of many types, including miners, farmers, lumbermen and orchardists. Grants Pass became the trading center of the county.

The Rogue River: One of the nation’s famous “Wild and Scenic” rivers, provide trophy sized fish for anglers, jet boating, kayaking, gold panning, or just relaxing and enjoying the rugged beauty and abundant wildlife. Experienced river outfitters serve as guides for fishermen and rafters.

Schmidt House Museum: Located at 512 SW 5th Street in Grants Pass, this historic house open to the public Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Riverside Park: The pride and joy of Grants Pass, this park features frontage on the Rogue River, playground, rose garden, large mature trees, a softball field, a soccer field, and lots of grass for picnics and play. A disc golf course wanders through sections of the park and is another popular feature. During the summer months the park is the home of the Concerts in the Park series. Sportsman Park: A unique park built specifically for gun enthusiasts. It has seven different gun ranges and there are areas for archery and hatchet throwing. Sportsman Park is located at 7407 Highland Avenue. Indian Mary Park: A beautiful park situated on the banks of the Rogue River, near Galice. It has 89 campsites, and there are hiking areas, a boat ramp, a sandy beach area, athletic fields, picnic sites, and a playground.

Lake Selmac: This lake is a 148 acre reservoir that sits in a 500 acre county park. It is only a 25 minute drive from Grants Pass on the Redwood Highway. You can camp, swim, fish, sail, picnic, or just kick back and enjoy the scenery.

Redwood Highway: This highway connects Grants Pass and the spectacular Oregon Coast. It is 85 miles of breathtaking scenery through awe-inspiring redwood forests, the rugged Smith River Canyon and the beautiful Illinois Valley.

Crater Lake National Park: Located 97 miles east of Grants Pass, this is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is the deepest lake in the United States and Oregon’s only National Park. The beauty of this amazingly beautiful blue lake is an unforgettable sight.

The Oregon Caves National Monument: Located high in the Siskiyou Mountains east of Cave Junction. In addition to cave tours, there is also a rustic chateau with excellent dining facilities. The drive to the monument is beautiful and filled with wildlife.

Kerbyville Museum: Equipment and exhibits that represent a century of gold and mineral mining. Located in Kerby, about 25 miles from Grants Pass on Redwood Highway.

Wolf Creek Tavern: This historic roadside inn of the early 1800’s is located 22 miles north of Grants Pass. It was an original stagecoach stop and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Schroeder Park: This park is located on Schroeder Lane off Redwood Avenue in Grants Pass. It has 31 campsites and areas for picnics and swimming, there is also a boat ramp.

Hellgate Canyon: Located 10 miles from Grants Pass on the Merlin-Galice road. There is a scenic viewpoint that overlooks the 250 foot canyon and the Rogue River. Don’t forget your camera! 5560 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-471-8000 www.weasku.com After Hours Assistance 541-476-6873

Historic Grants Pass Walking Tour

(2) Newman Methodist Church

Rogue River (14) First National Bank

23 Residential Tour

*1) George Calhoun House… 1910 612 N.W. 5th Street — Bungalow style home characterized by wide porch, deep eave overhangs with exposed rafters. 2) Newman Methodist Church… 1890 6th & “B” Street — Oldest church building in town *3) Flanagan House… 1905 720 N.W. 6th Street — Eclectic style house combines elements of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. *4) Ahlf House… 1902 762 N.W. 6th Street — Queen Anne style. Largest historic residence in Grants Pass, with 5,000 square feet. 5) Dayton-Dixon House… 1903 1006 Conklin Street— Originally located next to the Flanagan House. It was moved in 1980 to present site and restored. *6) R.L. Coe House… 1885 1002 N.W. Washington Street — Eastlake style house as characterized by the porch, gable ends and one over one windows. 7) Sutton House… 1905 750 N.W. 4th Street — Originally Queen Anne style until a tower was removed from the S.E. corner of the house. 8) L.B. Hall House… 1907 751 N.W. 4th Street — Colonial Revival style with characteristic low-pitched hip roof, one over one double windows. *9) McLean House… 1890 724 N.W. 4th Street — Shiplap exterior has “stick” decorative elements, gable roof, brick chimney with corbeled top. 10) Cramer House… 1898 716 N.W. 4th Street — Eastlake style wood trim work in the gable ends. One over one double hung sash windows. *11) Michael Clemens House… 1905 612 N.W. 3rd Street — Shingle style house designed by Frank Clark. Gardens planted by Mrs. Clemens. 12) St. Luke’s Episcopal Church… 1895 224 N.W. “D” Street — One of the early Grants Pass Churches. Steeply pitched and gabled roof, wood frame construction.

Commercial Tour

13) Albert Building… 1909 220 N.W. 6th Street — Modified Italianate style. 14) First National Bank of Oregon Building… 1890 208 N.W. 6th Street — One of the oldest commercial buildings in town. Romanesque Style. Originally had clock tower. 15) Climate Sign… 1976 Spans 6th St. North of G Street — First sign was wood and said “Finest Climate.” Present sign was erected as part of Bi-Centennial celebration. 16) “G” Street Historic District located between 4th and 6th Streets The first street in town, originally called Front Street. Buildings are brick since original wood buildings were destroyed by two fires around the turn of the century. Cobblestones are under the present street. 17) Kienlen-Harbeck Building… 1900 147 S.W. “G” Street — The turret is characteristic of the Romanesque style as are the carved designs on the capitals. 18) Palace Hotel… 1900 201 S.W. “G” Street — Although the building has been altered, evidence of it’s original Romanesque style is evident in the flat roof and arched and flat-topped openings. 19) Kesterson Building… 1910 229 S.W. “G” Street — Notice interesting brick work along roof line. Although there has been much alteration, characteristics of the Italianate style can still be seen. 20) Old City Hall… 1912 214 S.W. 4th Street — Designed by Ashland architect W.F. Bowen. Detailing reminiscent of American Renaissance style. The white brick came from Yamhill County. 21) Rogue River Brewing Company… 1886 509 S.W. “G” Street — Originally a brewery until county was voted dry in 1907. Somewhat altered it still retains Italianate characteristics. It is now the home of Climate City Brewing Company. *22) Smith-Carnahan House… 1902 139 S.W. “I” Street — Paired Gables of the façade are characteristics of English Arts and Crafts style. Private residence which has been in the same family for four generations. 23) Schmidt House… 1902 508 S.W. 5th Street — Brick laying style is very rare and is called “All Rolok.” Houses the Josephine County Historical Society Library. This building is open to the public as a museum with tours.

*Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Note: Information for this page was obtained from Past Time Pleasures, local chapter of the Questers, a national study organization formed in 1944. Its aims are to stimulate the appreciation of antiques and to encourage the preservation of historical landmarks.

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Enjoy The Legendary

One of Southern Oregon’s most famous attractions is the fabled and wildly beautiful Rogue River. Starting high up in the Cascade Mountains, the Rogue River plunges 215 miles on its journey to the sea. You can enjoy it as a tumbling mountain stream, a quiet flowing river deepening into pensive pools, or as crashing white-water rapids. Zane Grey, writing from his one-room log cabin on the Rogue in 1920, wrote this description in his book Rogue River Feud: “Deep and dark green, swift and clear, and pure as the snow from which it springs, the river has its source in the mountains under Crater Lake. It is a river at its birth, gliding away through the Oregon In the 1970s the Rogue was designated by Congress forest with hurrying momentum, as if eager to as a “Wild and Scenic” river. What this means to begin the long leap down through the Siskiyous. the visitor today is access to an unspoiled and The river tumbles off the mountain in mellow beautiful wilderness. thundering music, racing between its timbered banks down the miles to the sheltered valley. Wildlife abounds along the Rogue. You may see Twisting through Grants Pass, it chafes and fights bear, raccoons, deer, hawks, eagles, blue herons, its way, rushing over the rocks until finally, it enters osprey, turtles, otter, beaver, elk, coyotes, and the canyoned wilderness of the Coast Range.” occasionally, a cougar or bobcat. The river runs of steelhead and salmon are legendary, but there is good rainbow trout fishing as well. You can fish by yourself along the bank or arrange for a guide and boat. The Rogue also has a well-deserved reputation as a classic river run. Many white-water boaters confront its challenging rapids. Experienced river outfitters and jet-boaters serve as guides to fisherman and rafters alike. The river is diverse enough to provide the level of excitement you seek, whether it be a relaxing float or a heart pounding white-water adventure.

The Natural Gateway to the Wild and Scenic Rogue River.

This area is filled with history. One of the first pioneer families to settle here in 1850 were the Haines. They were massacred in the Rogue Indian War of 1855. The site of their homestead is close to where the famous Applegate Trail passes. The trail came over Mt. Sexton from Sunny Valley, down what is now Pleasant Valley Road and Pottsville past the Haines’ family homestead, then the mill and on to Fort Vannoy on the Rogue River. Doubletree Ranch still remains in her family’s hands. Umpqua Joe, Indian Mary’s father, ferried miners, After the Rogue Indian Wars, the area remained unsettled lumbermen, carpetbaggers, orchard wagons and until the Southern Pacific Railroad established the Jump homesteaders. Over one-half million dollars worth of Off Joe Station in the early 1880s. gold came out of our valley in 1902 alone! In early 1885, clearing began of the site considered In 1914, an egg shaped 11.5 pound brick of pure gold Merlin Proper today. The name Merlin came from a was found a mile and a half below Galice. In 1915, railroad employee named David Loring, after seeing the pioneer white-water guide and boat builder Glen area inhabited by pigeon hawks, also know as Merlins. Wooldridge made his first boat trip down the Rogue The Merlin-Galice stage delivered both mail and River. He is said to be the first to navigate the entire passengers daily making noon and afternoon stops at river from Grants Pass to Gold Beach. Indian Mary’s Ranch (now a park) for horse changes as it made a round trip from Merlin to Galice. The major building boom ended on October 24, 1915, when fire ravaged an entire block in Merlin, destroying Among those etching their spots in local history from the Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, the post office, 1886 to 1903 was a rare woman homesteader, Mary blacksmith shop, general store, and some new homes. Tyler. Her 1891 deed and property known today as the Most of Merlin’s documented history was destroyed in that fire and its growth stunted when the train activity was transferred to Grants Pass. Even after rebuilding, the area was not quite the same. In the mid-1920s, Zane Grey built his cabin below Galice and Merlin built a community hall. The hall is fondly remembered as the center for pie and box socials, dances and lots of fun. Today, Merlin is enjoying a period of prosperity as newcomers to our area settle here to raise families and start new businesses in the tranquility , rustic beauty and Zane Grey on the Rogue River friendly atmosphere that has always been part of Merlin.

For the visitor there is an astonishing array of activities, and interesting places to see and

Fish for that trophy catch from your boat or the bank, but stop first at one of the tackle shops for the latest river and fish-run information and to buy fresh bait and your license and tags. Several rafting/ fishing businesses offer various safe and fun ways to travel the river. Depending on your desired style of adventure, you Pottsville is an interesting place to visit. This can just sit comfortably in a boat or raft and listen simulated old western town north of Merlin, to the oars skim the water while your guide points includes a general store, blacksmith shop and hotel, with old-time farm equipment and mining and out the highlights. You can also paddle a one or two-seater or handle an oar on a six-person team. lumber vehicles, plus a stagecoach and other equipment of an earlier era. It is open to the public Be sure and visit the Merlin Community Park, on Father’s Day weekend each year; otherwise located right in town. It offers a quiet spot to available for drive-by viewing. picnic or just relax. There is a small playground, picnic and barbecue areas, horse shoe pits, restroom Experience the scenic rural and river areas in your facilities, and the Veterans Walk of Honor. car, recreational vehicle, bicycle or in a chartered bus. Stop by viewpoints as you travel to camp, hike or play at one of our nine county parks. Golf, wine, dine and dance, pan for gold, hound for rocks, or just relax on a secluded section of the Rogue River, under the shade of giant trees. A wide variety of friendly businesses are conveniently located in Merlin to serve your every need. They look forward to meeting you and will be happy to help you in any way they can.