This Land is Our Land Explore Ashland At the convergence of the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains, where forested peaks give way to some of the most bio-diverse lands to have ever been shaped by geologic wonder and the hands of time, lies a town that’s just as unique and authentic as the terrain that surrounds it. Explore the colors of each season. Take in the quality of life and natural beauty Ashland provides. Nowhere else do so many individual experiences – from performing arts to education, wellness, and outdoor recreation – combine to create something so inspiring. While others may try,

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to Ashland Chamber Foundation (501c3) – PO Box 1360 1360 Box PO – (501c3) Foundation Chamber Ashland to skiing in the “Bowl”. Mt. Ashland has served not only as a recreational asset to the Valley but also to complete the current AFR phase. Please make payable payable make Please phase. AFR current the complete to an educational asset, welcoming school children to learn about snow science, winter habitat and The Ashland Watershed spans 18 miles from the top of Mt. Ashland to Lithia Park in town

wildlife, geology and stewardship through their educational programs. Mt. Ashland has a legacy Resiliency Project. As of 2014, $4 million more is needed needed is more million $4 2014, of As Project. Resiliency with a vertical drop of 5800’ from Mt. Ashland’s summit at 7600’ to the town’s elevation of

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© Sean Bagshaw © Graham Lewis Discover a year-round paradise. Welcome to Ashland. Ashland Nestled at the convergence of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges at an elevation of 2,000’, Ashland lies within one of the 13 most bio diverse regions of the world with a four season climate that supports sustainable a organic agriculture with a rich environment for farms and vineyards. Ashland residents have a deep respect for nature and hare a common dependence on our natural environment for clean water, air and wise land use. With a highly educated citizenry of 20,000 and sophisticated visitor base of over 300,000, Ashland is home to Southern Oregon University for over 140 years and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival founded in 1935. City Map rey McFarland rey Jeff ©

Ashland’s Climate – Four Colorful Seasons - The town of Ashland is located 15 miles north of the California border on Interstate 5 at the south end of the Rogue Valley, about 2,000 feet above sea level. Mt. Ashland, part of the Siskiyou Mountain Range, rises above us to the south, 7500’ in height and the Cascade Range lies about 30 miles to the east. Ashland is 365 miles north of San Francisco and 285 miles south of Portland. Although the climate Lithia is fairly mild, there are four distinct seasons that bring foliage colors in the fall, snowcapped mountains in the winter and a Park - shade of purple, late spring as the lupine and vetch grow on the hillsides. Despite Oregon’s reputation for rain, Ashland averages only 19 inches per year, plus 10 inches of snow on the “The Crown valley fl oor, in town. In USDA Zone 7, it has a growing season of 170 days starting in April 30. Ashland’s climate is ideal for gardening, and is especially conducive to growing roses and vegetables such as Jewel” of Ashland vine-ripened tomatoes. Located right off Ashland’s Plaza is 93 acre, Lithia Park. Established in 1908, it is Southern Oregon’s oldest Park designed by Golden Gate Park’s Superintendent, John McLaren. © Jeff rey McFarland History and Today The Ashland Board of Trade (today Ashland Chamber of Commerce) met with the newly elected city council and mayor in December 1891 and agreed to petition to reserve the Ashland watershed. The petition delivered to President Cleveland requested that a forest reserve be set aside on Ashland Creek from the public land to protect the water supply from “timber land speculators and other types of vandals”. The proclamation for the Ashland Forest Reserve came in September 1893 with the express purpose of protecting the municipal Watershed.

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L A ASH Note the parks with “paws” denote parks that are dog-friendly. Ashland acres of vineyards in the Rogue Valley making Southern Oregon one of the most diverse N LA ND D LOOP RD parks off er so much including tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, water winegrowing regions in the world. There is also an abundance of locally grown C RE R produce, locally picked fresh fruit and vegetables, and locally caught fi sh. Locals EK D play, nature trails, Oak Knoll Golf Course, Ashland Senior Center, North Æü Mountain Park and the Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, November through believe and participate in sustainable, multiple cooperatives that stretch from March in Lithia Park. nearby farms and ranches. Food providers search out local producers to partner with local restaurants bringing the ‘farm to table’ concept to your plate. The Ashland Parks Foundation’s purpose is to enhance Ashland’s quality unique growing region of Ashland’s outlying areas provides unmatched access to such quality, organic, local produce, it makes it easy for 1 inch = 650 feet ü of life by fi nancially supporting its park system and other non- Æ Watershed residents and visitors to take part and support local busi- Trails profi t organizations, groups and projects. nesses. For the culinary traveler, don’t miss the Ashland 0650325 FT Access Chamber’s Visitor & Convention Bureau’s Ashland «¬11 Culinary Festival each November showcasing local, talented Chefs, food artisans, workshops and more. !_ Sean Bagshaw

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Welcome to Outdoorland. Ashland’s national reputation for the arts is complemented by its burgeoning recognition for recreation. Welcoming cyclists, hikers, trail runners, birders, equestrians and those who want to take in Ashland’s natural beauty, Ashland’s outdoors and surrounding area off er a combination of amazing adventures.

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MONUMENT D designated by Congress, enhancing the protection of fi re, wildfl owers have rebounded growing in amongst the miner’s lettuce. some 25,000 acres in the southern portion of the 6 6 ¤£ G Y Monument. Managed by BLM, you are invited to *) REE NSPRINGS HW SNM have a safe, low-impact experience while in the D NFO R MOUNT L Winter Travel - monument. The primary way to explore is by TR IA R O hiking the Pacifi c Crest Trail. For access points and M The highest point of the Interstate 5 corridor that runs from ¨¦§ E a detailed map, you can visit www.BLM.gov M Canada to Mexico is just south of Ashland on the California IA N IND S D state line and is 4,000’ in elevation. This elevation gain is Situated where the Klamath, Siskiyou and E E M AIN ST A R Cascade Mountain Ranges converge, setting the C Soda typically at or above snow levels in the wintertime. ODOT, IC F Mountain Oregon Department of Transportation provides a website for stage for a unique mixing of diverse habitats in a C I LOT PA W.S.A. Oregon’s road conditions www.tripcheck.com which provides small area. OCK Soda Mountain AAshland road cameras and updates for I-5 in addition to the highways CSNM is the fi rst monument set aside solely for Wilderness and major roads surrounding Ashland’s valley. When traveling the preservation of biodiversity. There you will Study Area £ around Ashland in the higher elevations, carry chains or traction fi nd Iris Chrysophylla, California Poppy, Greene’s ¤ Oregon tires and be prepared. Mariposa Lily, the Northern Spotted Owl, Gentner EMIGRANT Sean Bagshaw YREKA, CA © Frittilaria and the butterly known as the Chalcedona California MT. SHASTA, CA 0 1.5 3 MI Checkerspot. REDDING, CA ~120 MI ¦ kSAN FRANCISCO, CA ~335 MI 0 3.25 6.5 MI © Sean Bagshaw