Destination 2011 Page 1 Destination 2011 Page 2 Livability, that’s what we’re all about Destination The Upper Rogue is a for those visiting the area. somewhat undefined area as maps go. Butte Falls has long been Ea g l e Po i n t But for most of us it begins at White compared with the “little engine and Neighboring Communities City and the junction of Highway that could” or the “little town that 62 and Highway 140. It includes could” despite the loss they have Editor - Nancy Leonard that delightful area known as Lake encountered due to economy and Creek, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, Shady the rules regarding harvesting trees. Production - Kathy Sell Cove, , and Prospect and Union But, they are creative, ambitious and Creek, in addition to White City. are very much a community that Only Eagle Point, Butte Falls cares about its own. Advertising and Shady Cove are incorporated. Prospect, like Butte Falls, Nancy Leonard, Kathy Sell, Each of the eight areas are quite has endured through the logging Jenny Zomerdyk distinct. One will find ranches and issues, making them a place that cattle in the Lake Creek area where must be visited. Taking Mill Creek Photographs the Grange and Lake Creek store are Drive off Highway 62, observing Courtesy of UR Independent very important. Many White City the water falls, visiting the Prospect residents work at Amy’s, SORCC Hotel where many famous people Writer (V.A. Veterans Domiciliary) and also hung their hat years ago, is a Nancy Leonard Wal-Mart or commute the nine or delightful experience. The hotel is so miles to a job in Medford. White in A-1 condition with delicious food Proofreader - Olive Lansburgh City is attracting a number of light and a variety of special events. industries where it once was known On up Highway 62 before one for its timber mills. turns off to Crater Lake is the very Publisher Eagle Point is located three well known area of Union Creek. In Upper Rogue Independent or four miles from White City. It the winter it is a well known winter P.O. Box 900 went through a huge growth period, wonderland. In spring and Eagle Point, OR 97524 which included an 18-hole golf there are a number of activities at 541-826-7700 course, several hundred homes, the lodge. Fax: 541-826-1340 Wal-Mart and two new schools, with Hiking abound whether [email protected] a third in process. It is headquarters it is around the Butte Falls, Prospect, for the school systems that includes Union Creek area or on down Printer - Valley Web Printing all the Upper Rogue except Prospect around Lost Creek Lake. One never and Butte Falls. lacks for things to do in the Upper This publication is a source Shady Cove and Trail could Rogue. of information for the purpose of almost seem like one community. It truly is a place where promoting economic and community The beauty of the along livability abounds–it is truly what development to Eagle Point and sur- with some fine dining makes these we’re all about. Enjoy. rounding areas, as well as providing two communities special, especially NL demographic and recreational infor- mation. Destination Upper Rogue is published annually. For advertising Departments information or additional copies con- tact the Upper Rogue Independent. Eagle Point...... pg. 4 Restaurants...... pgs. 38 & 67 Information and artwork in Mill...... pg. 6 Shady Cove...... pg. 40 this publication may not be repro- Eagle Point Parks...... pg. 7 Important Phone #s...... pg. 42 duced in any form without previous permission from the publisher and/ Eagle Point Senior Center...pg. 14 UR Community Center...... pg. 45 or advertiser(s). Avenue of the Flags...... pg. 17 Shady Cove Org...... pg. 49 The opinions expressed in Wineries...... pgs. 19-20 Churches...... pg. 50 articles and advertisements are sole- ly the opinions of the author(s) or EP Organizations...... pg. 22 State Parks...... pgs. 55-56 advertiser(s) and do not necessar- Veterans Cemetery...... pg. 26 Camping...... pgs. 57-60 ily express the views of The Upper Lake Creek ...... pgs. 29-30 Mtn. Lakes...... pgs. 60-62 Rogue Independent. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorse- Area Events...... pgs. 32-33 White City...... pg. 66 ment of products or services. Health Facilities...... pg. 34 Butte Falls & Prospect..pgs. 68-69 Cover photo by Kathy Sell Jackson Co. Parks...... pgs. 36-37 Libraries...... pg. 70 Destination 2011 Page 3 Eagle Point It has been 100 years since the first government destroyed most of the old junior high school. It required was formed in Eagle Point. There weren’t as many rules double shifting students, but the community had done and regulations. Transportation was a bit slower. Even that before so they came together and did what was so, we have some things today that we had then. As an necessary. example, the Butte Creek Mill was just shy of 40 years That insurance money is now building a new old when Eagle Point officially incorporated. School grade school, which will open in March 2012. District 9 was in existence and had been since either Will it be another 30 years before there is a major 1863 or 1865. We have a number of homes that were change? Only time will tell. built during 1911 or shortly thereafter. And the two This Centennial year various groups have been story buildings each began during that period. holding events every 2nd Saturday. At the end of the Today some of the offspring of the founding Centennial year a time capsule will be placed in a vault fathers are still very much an active part of the in Centennial Park to be opened in 25 years. Perhaps by community. that time those opening the capsule will know if the city The next very noticeable change for Eagle Point is preparing for another major change. came about 30 years later as Camp White was built There are plans in place now for more changes taking in thousands of nearby acres. When the camp once the economy stabilizes. More parks will be developed. was torn down at the end of WWII, a number of homes There is a plan approved for Little Butte Park. All the were moved to Eagle Point and part of their recreation recent development has left virtually no room for growth hall became a school facility in Eagle Point. so the city staff and council are working on an expansion Note another 30 years in passing, and it was the plan. Another item being looked at is transportation. As early 1970s when housing developments began in the the city grows and the population ages, the need for city. A new high school was built. “mass” transportation becomes a greater consideration. Mark roughly another 30 years and Eagle Point The City of Eagle Point and the Chamber of became one of the fastest growing communities in Commerce are starting to work together to improve the . Some 600 homes were planned for the Eagle business climate and overall appearance of the community. Point Golf Club community. Other subdivisions quickly As Eagle Point has grown and changed, residents sprang up both at the north and south end of the city. are getting to know one another, learning to work Two new schools were built in Eagle Point eight together and help one another. It is that process that years ago. An early morning fire prior to the start of continues to make small communities such as Eagle the school year and before the new schools were ready, Point a worthwhile place to live and raise a family.

Centennial Plaza Fountain Destination 2011 Page 4 Judge Stewart House Judge F.M. Stewart was elected to the position of city recorder for Eagle Point in 1911, the year Eagle Point was incorporated. He held court in the entry area of his two story home. When the voters of Eagle Point voted to become a part of Fire District 3 instead of having a volunteer fire fighting crew, the Fire District purchase the property on Loto Street that was once the Stewart home. The structure had been remodeled and was the residence of the mayor and his family. To preserve this bit of history and to provide more business opportunity downtown, the city purchased the house for $1 and paid to have it moved downtown and refurbished into several business offices.

Right: The Judge Stewart house in its original location on Loto St. Below is the house as it stands today on Main St. Eagle Point.

City of Eagle Point Phone Numbers Economic Development-1st Mon. 5 p.m. City Hall - 17 S. Buchanan (Linn Rd. & Buchanan) Eagle Point Police Mailing address- P.O. Box 779 City Hall- 17 S. Buchanan (south side entrance) Eagle Point, OR 97524 Telephone- 541-826-9171 Telephone- 541-826-4212 Or Emergency- 911 Hours: 8-12n and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Upper Rogue Populations Website: www.cityofeaglepoint.org Eagle Point- 8,790 *Prospect- 525 City Council-2nd& 4th Tues. 7 p.m. *Trail- 745 Butte Falls- 445 Planning Commission- 3rd Tues. 7 p.m. *White City- 4,390 *Not incorporated, Parks & Recreation- 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m. Shady Cove- 2,865 estimates based on PO Destination 2011 Page 5 Butte Creek Mill & Antique Store The Butte Creek Mill has been part of Eagle Point since 1872. Over the years it has seen several owners, but none have been as community-minded as Bob and Debbie Russell, who purchased the mill about seven years ago. Bob has been a collector of antiques for most of his life as is reflected not only in displays in the mill but in the antique shop next door to the mill, also owned by the Russells. They took part of the downstairs area near the inner workings of the mill and created a charming wine tasting room and small meeting area. Tours are now available, generally with little notice, to watch the miller grind the grain. The area between the Mill and the Antique Store features some seating on the lawn area to watch the pressure needed to activate a turbine. The turbine runs . This is especially enjoyable when the the wheels, belts and pulleys and turns the large millstones salmon are running upstream. While wildlife, including that grind the grain, which is fed into a hopper. deer, continue to meander across Royal Avenue by the Mill, On the main floor of the Mill one can find the there are eager beavers who have gnawed their way through grains and mixes for sale, along with many delightful, some of the trees., not to the liking of the Russells. fresh spices. Of course, the mixes are from Mill products Butte Creek Mill relies on water for its operation and can include pancake mix, cornbread mix, mixes but it is not operated by a water wheel. Upstream from made with wheat flower, and so forth. The abundance the mill, water crosses a small dam, flows into the millrace of history starts as one views the old structure. Just and into a 12 ft. deep penstock where its weight provides imagine building it with no power equipment, using double-bit axes and hand saws. The foundation pillars are nearly two feet square. The beams are morticed with hardwood pegs and square hand-made nails, clearly evident today. It has endured while many newer structures have not. Russells have special events throughout the year, such as Vintage Faire on the 2nd Saturday in May and Peddler’s Faire the 2nd Saturday in June (June 11). The Mill, located at 402 N. Royal is open Monday-Thursday 9-6, Friday and Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-5 p.m. Both the mill and the antique store are free. Visit www.buttecreekmill.com For information call 541-826-3531.

Interior of the Antique Shop Destination 2011 Page 6 Eagle Point Parks Eagle Point has several nice parks and has plans or Main and turn left, past Little Butte School and not for additional ones. We have added the Harnish Wayside far beyond it the road narrows and on the left is the park area and Centennial Plaza in this category because they area. There are no restrooms. Plans have been approved fulfill a need many think of when they think of a park– for a very nice park, funding is yet to be available. and that is to have a place to relax and enjoy. Chamberlain Park- Take No. Royal beyond Butte Harnish Wayside- While the Harnish building is Creek Mill and turn left at the second street (Reese featured elsewhere, the grounds at Harnish are available Creek). The Park is on the left just beyond the mobile year ‘round.. The grassy area is a most welcome sight. home park. There are restrooms, a nice horseshoe pit, Picnicking is available with tables and grills. There is playground equipment and room to let children run an area set aside for pets. Parking easily accommodates and play. Restrooms are open during the summer from motor homes or trailers. Restrooms are only open when 8 a.m. to dusk, closed during the winter. the Harnish building is open. Bob Moore Park- In the center of the downtown Harnish is located at Hwy. 62 and Old Hwy. 62 area. It is a nice place to sit and enjoy the shade. There or So. Royal, the second entrance to Eagle Point, from are restrooms (see schedule above) nearby in the back of the south or the 3rd from the north. the Judge Stewart House (2 story structure). Mattie Brown Park- Located on So. Royal just Nova Park- Across from city hall and the library before the intersection with Loto. The park can be on Main St. It is a small park with a bench or two and reserved for family picnics or other gatherings. This lots of trees. No facilities, just a place to sit and relax. is done through Eagle Point City Hall (541-826-4212). Ponderosa Park- Small quiet wayside in the There is a horseshoe pit and several very nice structures Ponderosa subdivision off Alta Vista. for children to play on. Restrooms are open at 8 a.m. - Centennial Plaza- Opened in February. Gazebo, dusk during the summer. They are closed during the tables, benches, water fountain, well lighted. It is a well winter as are all public restrooms in Eagle Point. designed plaza located at the corner of Main St. and Little Butte Park- This is an unimproved park on Royal Ave., across from the covered bridge. The creek is the other side of Little Butte Creek. Cross the creek at Loto just across the street.

Destination 2011 Page 7 Covered Bridge Bridge 202, also called An- telope Creek Covered Bridge, is a downtown attraction in Eagle Point. It spans Little Butte Creek at Main St., providing a safe passage for el- ementary school children. It was one of two identical covered bridges con- structed in 1922 by the Hartmans. One spanned Yankee Creek which flows into Antelope Creek, where the second bridge was constructed. The Antelope Bridge was moved 18 miles down two busy state highways from its original location to Eagle Point through a large community effort in 1987. Plaques have been placed on several large rocks as a memorial to our veterans. Benches, flowers and some shade make it a nice spot to sit.

Destination 2011 Page 8 Destination 2011 Page 9 Harnish Wayside Eagle Point’s information center, Harnish Wayside, located at the corner of Highway 62 and Old Highway 62 is named for one of the long-time families in Eagle Point. The visitor’s center is patterned after the livery stable known as the Harnish Livery Stable constructed in 1913. The Harnish Visitors Center sits on part of the 50-acres originally owned by the Harnish family. When the City of Eagle Point designed the information center, it was done to truly provide visitors a sense of history and information about the area. And to that end there are eight very large murals and seven sculptures designed by Ali Pearson. In the Little Butte & Wildlife room, one will see a “Little Butte Cross Section” 6 x 8 ft. mural featuring the fish and wildlife found in the creek. There is a mural of the Takelma Indians in their pit houses along Little such a toll in their country. While Showa was not directly Butte Creek. These are two of the four 4 x 14 ft. murals, affected, EPCA members wanted their sister city to know two 5x8 ft. and two 6x8 ft. murals and seven sculptures they cared. Showa officials have accepted and will be in to be seen inside the Harnish Center. Eagle Point and the Upper Rogue area for several days In addition, there is a water monitoring system of around July 4. Butte Creek connected with the Medford Water District. Other events put on by EPCA include an Exotic Harnish Visitors Center, completed in 2008, sits Dessert in March, Easter Egg Hunt for several hundreds on the bank of Little Butte Creek. There is ample parking of children, and Christmas Around town. This includes and room for RV’s or trailers. The location is perfect for a decorating contest, lighting of the community Christmas picnic area, with some tables, plenty of grass and shade Tree and a visit with Santa. For information about this Handicapped accessible restrooms as well as an group contact Bunny at 944-2446. information attendant is available when the center is open. Unfortunately, the economy has required reduced hours. Harnish is open June, July, & Aug.-Fri. thru Sun 10-8. Winter hours are 11-5. For more information contact the City of Eagle Point, 541-826-4212. Eagle Point Community Association The Eagle Point Community Association is best described as small but mighty. Membership probably doesn’t amount to more than a handful of paid, active members. But, what they accomplish represents what community is all about. The biggest event for this group is the annual 4th of July. It begins early and ends late. First comes a breakfast, booths all over the downtown area, a special childrens’ play area, a long home-style parade, and in the evening it is fireworks time at the high school stadium. The 2011 fireworks will honor Eagle Point’s Centennial and be bigger and better than ever. At half-time, there is a parachute drop, sponsored by the Eagle Point Lions club. Tickets are sold and paper plates are placed around the landing area. Those who have their name on a plate where one of the parachutists land receive a nice sum of money. Eagle Point’s sister city is Showa, Japan. Officials and students have made a number of trips to Eagle Point. And even though officials were in Eagle Point earlier this year, the EPCA invited them to be Honorary Grand Marshals after the devastating earthquake took Destination 2011 Page 10 Destination 2011 Page 11 Eagle Point Museum The Eagle Point Museum is second only to the Visitors may wonder why such a wonderful piece Historical Society in its collection of of history is hard to access. There was a major differ- artifacts. ence between the historical societies in Jackson County The original part of the museum has its own his- and the county over funding. The county quit fund- tory. It was originally the ing all of the historical Long Mountain School, societies, including the constructed in 1925. Some Southern Oregon Histori- 20 years later it was moved cal Society. In 2008 before to Eagle Point where it the Eagle Point Museum served as a classroom, then was completely devoid it became a dressing room of funds, and in accord for athletes and later was with its charter, The Eagle used in School District 9 Point Historical society as a general storage build- turned the museum over ing. to the city. But no sooner Several communi- was that finalized than the ty members wanted a cen- economy struck a blow tral location to preserve and as a result the muse- history of the area. Ob- um is only open parts of taining the museum and three days a week in the moving it to its location summer and two days a on No. Royal is actually one of the three major projects week in the winter. the community has done. The museum opened in the Summer hours are: Fri - Sun 10 - 6 former small one-room schoolhouse in 1978. Winter hours: Fri - Sun 12 - 4 Additions were made to the structure in 1993 and The museum is located on No. Royal between the again in 1996. covered bridge and Butte Creek Mill’s antique store.

Destination 2011 Page 12 Destination 2011 Page 13 Eagle Point Senior Center Eagle Point has a senior center located just a couple of blocks from Hwy. 62. Thirty-three years ago a few residents began talking about having a facility for seniors. The first board of directors was formed that year. The first year innumerable yard sales, potlucks and raffles raised $2,000. Several years later they were able to purchase the property at 121 Loto St. for about $9,000. The City of Eagle Point obtained $5,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing funds. By 1983 construction plans estimated the structure cost at nearly $114,000. Six of the area major timber businesses contributed plywood and eight years after that original meeting, the Eagle Point senior center opened in March 1986. When Wal-Mart opened in Eagle Point, they showed their desire to be good community members through contributions. One of Eagle Point Senior Center. those donations was $10,000 to the Senior Center for an expansion. And in 2006 with that money and a lot of hard work, much of it by Eagle Point Lions Club 62 (at the Upper Rogue Independent newspaper), in members, a spacious addition was made. The Thrift Ray’s Shopping Center, Eagle Point, 8-4:30 p.m. Monday- Shop is making the Center self-supporting and allows Friday. For information call 541-826-6945. contributions to FFA, 4H and Food & friends. Membership is $6 a year. There are a variety of activities at the Center. The Thrift Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:30-12:30. For information, call 541-826-9404. Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce The Eagle Point-Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce was originally organized in 1995 as the Eagle Point Chamber of Commerce. A couple of years ago, in an effort to more clearly encompass the entire Upper Rogue area, Upper Rogue was officially added to its name. Membership is over 100. The monthly noon meeting is hosted by a different business or group. Meetings are the first Monday in the Ashpole Center, at the Eagle Point city building. The public is always welcome. They generally have a guest speaker. The Chamber sponsors the Avenue of the Flags and 2nd Saturday events, such as Vintage Faire in May and southern Oregon’s largest yard sale on the 2nd Saturday in June. They have sponsored forums to hear from political candidates, and are a major supporter of the petunia baskets seen around time from May through October. Some of the other activities have included collecting outdated drugs as part of a statewide program and doing ribbon cuttings for grand openings of new businesses. The Eagle Point-Upper Rogue Chamber publishes a monthly newsletter. The office is located at 11136 Hwy. Destination 2011 Page 14 Destination 2011 Page 15 Jackson County Fair There is something for ev- part of life for many families eryone at the 2011 Jackson Coun- and their children. ty Fair. The Fair Board recently Livestock competition, announced the concert line-up major evening entertainment, a for the Summer Fair, presented carnival, and numerous booths by Sherm’s Food 4 Less. Tickets and demonstrations make this go on sale May 5. the biggest event in the county. Big Time Rush will set The annual Harvest Fair teen hearts a-flutter on opening will be Sept. 23-25. Highlights of night, Tuesday, July 19. Country- the popular event include the music fans will flock to The Expo Championship Grape Stomp, a on Wednesday, July 19 when hit- Microbrew Festival, Chili Feed maker Clay Walker takes the stage. and BBQ Cookoff, Draft Horse And Thursday, July 21, the Rogue Pull, Stock Dog Trials and a Valley will be rocking along with Heifer Futurity. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The Holiday Market is Local and regional musi- Nov. 11 and 12 for crafters and cians will hit the stage over the vendors. weekend. Friday, July 21 will be The fairgrounds accommodates the Country Festival featuring the several major horse shows during music of Coyote Creek, Jason Johnston and Mike Boren the year. On the grounds is an outside covered 135x280 and Amy Clawson. On Saturday, July 22 get ready for ft. arena and 198 stalls. The Compton Arena seats 1200 the Blues Festival featuring Curtis Salgado, The Rhythm on each side and is a 110x240 enclosed facility. There are Kings, and Broadway Phil & the Shouters. Friday and Sat- several livestock barns and show rings. urday line-ups are expanding, check the site frequently to The various installations can be rented. For see who has joined the Country & Blues Festival. information call 541-774-8270 from 8-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Making use of the Lithia Motors Amphitheater, The Fairgrounds is located at 1 Penninger Lane, these big-name acts carry a separate entrance fee; the which is just off Pine St. and I-5 at Central Point. Gold and Silver levels guarantees assigned seating, while lawn seating will be open. Dave Koellermeir, Fair Direc- tor explains, “We had a lot of folks asking for bigger and more current artists for the Fair concert series. They also wanted to be able to get a reserved seat without wait- ing in line all day. By charging a small, additional en- trance fee for the concerts, we are able to bring in some of the best acts and provide a reserved seating option.” Prices are as follows: 7/19 Big Time Rush: Gold $37, Silver $27, Lawn $10 7/20 Clay Walker: Gold $34, Silver $24, Lawn $9 7/21 Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: Gold $34, Silver $24, Lawn $9 7/22 Country Festival: Gold $15, Silver $10, Lawn $5 7/23 Blues Festival: Gold $15, Silver $10, Lawn $5 General Fair admission tickets for the Fair are $11 (age 12 and older), $6 (ages 6-11), $6 for Seniors (62+) and free for kids ages five and under. Concert attendees are encouraged to come early to enjoy the Fair. Note: Gen- eral Fair admission is required to enter concerts. Tickets for the concert series, available for online purchase at www.AtTheExpo.com, will go on sale May 5 at 3:00 p.m. The Jackson County Fairgrounds, often referred to simply as Expo, is a busy place year ‘round. There are three major events sponsored by the county fairgrounds and its board of directors. They are: County Fair, Harvest Hair and the Holiday Market. The County Fair is always the third week of July; in 2011 the dates are July 19-24. The Fair is particularly a major event for residents in the Upper Rogue where 4H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an important Destination 2011 Page 16 Avenue of the Flags Patriotism is strong in Eagle Point. and their nine ft. poles Many of the older residents were in the was specifically made for area when Camp White was built. Some of the project and donated the Camp White soldiers became members by Southern Oregon of the community and married some of Sanitation. the local young women. But patriotism In addition to the extends beyond the relationship with flags, there is a Memorial Camp White. Wall inside the Ashpole A banner across Main St. says Center, at the Eagle Point “We support our troops.” But it is the City Hall. Flags from each flying of American flags from Highway branch of the service are 62 through the downtown area, across the displayed with the name bridge and on up the hill through town of the person in whose headed toward the Eagle Point National memory a flag has been Cemetery that is the most visual evidence given along with the of this community’s patriotism. The large donor’s name. flags fly each patriotic holiday. Avenue of the Each of these flags were casket Flags is sponsored by the flags given by a family to Avenue of Eagle Point/Upper Rogue the Flags to honor those who have gone Chamber of Commerce. before and served us well. Individual donations The entire flag project has been and donations from done by volunteers with the placing businesses support the and taking down of the flags done by project. For information, community members, often including Boy Scouts and make a donation, or donate a casket flag, contact Helen 4-H Club members. A trailer designed to carry the flags (Harnish) Wolgamott, 541-830-4049.

Destination 2011 Page 17 School Districts Directory of schools in the Upper Rogue Shady Cove There are three school districts in the Upper Rogue: Shady Cove School -Gr. 4-5 • School District #9 covers White City, Lake Creek. 37 Schoolhouse Ln., 541-878-1400 Eagle Point, Shady Cove and Trail. Shady Cove Middle School-Gr. 6,7, 8 • School District #91 covers the Butte Falls 37 Schoolhouse Ln., 541-878-1400 area. They have made application to become a charter Trail- K-3 school. Elk Trail Rd. 541-878-1405 • School District #59 provides education in the Prospect area as a charter school. Butte Falls District #91 • In addition, there are two private schools- St. Grade School 239 Main St. John Lutheran and Seventh-Day Adventist School. High School 625 Fir District has approximately 150 students. Operates on School District #9 four-day week. Central phone: 541-865-3563. Serves more than 4,400 students in a 640 sq. mi. area. The administration is located in Eagle Point at 11 Prospect District #59 N. Royal. For general information, call (541) 830-6551. Grade school and high school Served by District 9 are schools in: 160 Mill Creek Dr. (541) 560-3653. White City- Approximately 165 students in the district. Operates on White City Elementary- Pre K-5 four-day week and is now a Charter School District. 2830 Maple Ct., 541-830-1350. Mountain View Elementary- Pre K-5 7837 Hale Private schools Way 541-830-1360. St. John Lutheran. Serves pre-school through 5th. White Mountain Middle School- Gr. 6,7,8 42 Alta Vista 541-826-4334. 550 Wilson Way 541-830-6315 7th Day Adventist- Gr. 1-8, 14611 Hwy. 62, Lake Creek 541-878-2755 Lake Creek Learning Center K-5 361 Lake Crk. Loop Rd. 541-830-1540 Eagle Point Little Butte Elementary K-5* 12 N. Shasta 541-830-1225 Eagle Rock Elementary K-5 1280 Barton Rd. 541-830-1275 Eagle Point Middle School- Gr.6,7,8 477 Reese Crk. Rd. 541-830-1250 Eagle Point High School 203 N Platt 541-830-1300 UR Center for Educational Opportunities 129 S. Platt 541-830-6602 EPHS at VA Hwy 62 541-830-6609 *Hillside Elementary is being constructed behind Little Butte (K-5 and will open in March 2012 replacing Little Butte.

Destination 2011 Page 18 Upper Rogue Wineries Grapes were first the 18th amendment planted in the Rogue Valley came in 1933, but it was by Peter Britt, at his home another 30 or so years in Jacksonville in the mid before an experimental 1850s. After getting caught vineyard was planted by the Internal Revenue at the Oregon State for selling wine without Extension site. paying taxes, he established John Ousterhout, the first actual winery in of Eagle Point, was Oregon and named it among the first to plant Valley View Winery. a vineyard in the 1970s. With the death Some others included of Britt in 1905, Valley Dick Troon and Frank View Winery ceased Wisnovsky. production. And the industry Prohibition in began to come into Oregon saw an end to the its own. In 1995, nine wine industry in 1916. wineries were noted in According to the valley. By 2008, the information from the Rogue Valley Winegrowers number was 42 on 1,374 acres in Jackson County and Association, the 18th amendment establishing national another 609 acres in neighboring Josephine County. prohibition was flawed in that it allowed production The World of Wine was established in 2003 as of up to 200 gallons of non-alcoholic wine or cider to an annual wine and food event and finally in 2004 be made at home. It failed to define non-intoxicating. The Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association became the Ratification of the 21st Amendment repealing officially approved name for growers and vintners.

Destination 2011 Page 19 Upper Rogue Wineries The following six wineries do a number of events same around the clock and certainly conserves on en- as a group. More information can be found at www.up- ergy. Most of their harvest is contracted out. About 500 perroguewinetrail.com cases of wine are bottled annually. Bottles are sealed Agate Ridge Vineyard with a glass device, called the Vino Seal, “No Cork. No Agate Ridge is located at 1098 Nick Young Road, Worries.” Their first wine was in 2005. between Hwy. 62 and Agate Road. Owners purchased the 126-acre Dugan Ranch and have vineyards on some Cliff Creek Cellars 30 acres, planted in 2002. The old two story Dugan Cliff Creek Cellars has 70 acres in vineyards in home is now the tasting room and setting for a number Sams Valley at 1015 McDonough Rd. It is open to visi- of events. tors on Saturdays. For information call 541-855-9819. The office phone is 541-830-3050. Tasting room The tasting room is located in Carlton, Or. at 258 N. hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11-5 p.m., $5. Refundable Kutch St. (Phone 503-850-0089. with purchase. Cliff Creek Cellars Syrah has won a number of Agate Ridge has won numerous awards at shows awards. from Portland to San Francisco. Their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon won gold at Harry and David in 09 and at Del Rio Vineyard Newport in 2010. Del Rio is located near Gold Hill. The tasting The website is agateridgevineyard.com room is the 1864 Rock Point Stage Hotel and the win- ery was once a packing house. The first planting was in Crater Lake Cellars 1998. Most of their harvest goes to 40 wineries in Cali- Crater Lake Cellars is located at 21882 Hwy. 62 fornia and Oregon. Del Rio hosts a number of events in Shady Cove in the small building that once was the throughout the year and joins the Upper Rogue wineries Fire District 4 structure. If you are looking for a souve- in a number of activities. nir or something a bit out of the ordinary, make this a Del Rio is located at 52 North River Road, Gold stopping point. Crater Lake Cellars wine labels include Hill. For information, call 541-855-2062 or 541-855- history of the region. Labels include Crater Lake, Mt. 7748. McLoughlin, the old Wood House, waterfalls and bridg- es, among others. Awards include four people’s choice honors, and numerous gold, silver and bronze medals. The phone number is 541-878-4200. Summer hours are: 11-5 Thursday through Sunday The website is crater- lakecellars.com. Owners are Steve and Mary Gardner.

LaBrasseur Vineyard LaBrasseur is the newest vineyard in the Upper Rogue area. It is owned by a retired firefighter, Fred LaBrasseur and his wife, Cindy, and daughter Deidra Schroeder and her husband, Tony. The small bou- tique vineyard and even the tasting room have been built from the ground up by the family. It is located at 2444 Cobleigh Road. While the vineyard has an Eagle Point mailing address, it is on the Butte Falls side of Cobleigh. March -December the vineyard is open Friday- Saturday and Sunday from 11-5 p.m. From May through October, weather permitting, there will be live music. The dates are May 21, June 18, July 23, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Other events including Upper Rogue Wine Trail Second Saturday is on the website at www. labrasseurvineyard.com.

Folin Cellars Folin Cellars is owned by Scott and Loraine Fo- lin, 9468 Ramsey Road, Gold Hill. The phone number is 541-855-8672. The boutique winery places the wine in caves 10 ft. underground, which keeps temperatures much the Destination 2011 Page 20 Britt Festival Motown icon Smokey Robinson, acclaimed alt-rockers The Decemberists, Grammy winner Ray LaMontagne, rocker Ted Nugent, pianist and radio host Christopher O’Riley, country legend Charlie Daniels, bluegrass favorites Alison Krauss & Union Station, pop star Sara Bareilles, reggae masters Steel Pulse and The Wailers, irreverent comic Bill Maher, children’s entertainer Aaron Nigel Smith, a live taping of the popular radio show eTown, Celtic phenomenon Kila and the incomparable Bobby McFerrin are among the headliners on their way to Britt’s 49th season of concerts under the stars this summer. “Every year we embrace the challenge to bring high quality performances to the Britt stage,” says Britt Executive Director Jim Fredericks. “This year, we’ve assembled a lineup of wonderfully diverse artists that appeal to people of all ages and musical tastes.” More highlights of the season include classic rockers Cheap Trick, the legendary Willie Nelson, the original party band the B-52s headlining an all-80’s night, bluegrass jam band Railroad Earth, Britt favorite Chris Isaak, a capella vocalists Rockapella, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, pop rock legends Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs on a co-bill, singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter on a co-bill with Marc Cohn, guitarist Sharon Agate Ridge Vineyard under the rainbow. Isbin and folk rocker Aimee Mann with The Weepies. A full season lineup is available at www.brittfest.org. The season kicks off this year with the annual celebration in Jacksonville, “Taste of Summer” on Saturday, June 11. That night, the concert season starts with the return of a Britt favorite, Michael Franti & Spearhead. The season is currently comprised of 40 performances running June 11 – Sept. 17. Britt’s Classical Festival runs for three weeks (July 31-Aug. 21), featuring the celebrated Britt Festival Orchestra under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Peter Bay. More than 90 musicians journey to southern Oregon for three weeks as they come together to form the 2011 Britt Festival Orchestra. Highlights of the Classical Festival include a recital with the Arianna String Quartet, Opening Night with pianist Mûza Rubackyté, violinist James Ehnes, world- renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin performing Rodrigo’s Aranjuez Concerto, renowned trio Time for Three, a night of “Festival Favorites” featuring Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and NPR From the Top host Christopher O’Riley in two concerts—as host of the annual Family Concert, and as featured pianist on the closing night of the Classical Festival. Tickets for Britt’s 2011 season are now on sale to the general public. For full information about Britt’s 2011 season and membership, visit www.brittfest.org or call 541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488. Britt’s box office is now open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday at 216 W. Main St. in Medford. Destination 2011 Page 21 Eagle Point Organizations

AA Women’s Closed Meeting 541- 826-3411 6-7pm Thursdays 2429 Brophy Rd. Eagle Point Senior Center Eagle Point Lions 121 Loto St. 541-664-1150 Ala-non Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm Wed 12pm, at Antonio’s Eagle Point Community Bible Church P.O. Box 55, Eagle Point, OR 97524 27 S. Shasta Eagle Point Senior Center & Thrift Store: Boy Scouts Located at 121 Loto St., Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - Scout Troop 48 12:30. Scoutmaster- Randy Sell P.O. Box 898, Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-826-5499 Membership meets- 2nd Thurs. 10 a.m. at the Each Thursday 6:30pm Center. Bingo- Mondays at 12:30, Quilters- EP Community Bible Church, 27 S. Shasta Tuesdays at 12 noon and Potluck- last Saturday Campus Life at 12 noon. (Center supplies the meat) 226 W. Main, youth activities 541-826-9404 541-830-8323 Eagle Point TOPS Cub Scouts Contact-Marjorie Johnson 541-840-0658 or Pack 48 Kay Tooker 541-830-1503. Cubmaster Brian Schenk Weigh-in at 7:45 a.m each Thursday and meeting at 541-826-9169 8:30 a.m. Daily Reflections Butte Creek Baptist Church, 429 Royal, EP. Tues. 6 a.m.- 6:30 a.m., Eagle Point Library Eagle Point Women’s Club 239 W. Main St. Meets alt. Months District 9 Foundation Rogue Valley Country Club P.O. Box 548 Eagle Point, OR 97524 www.epwomensclub.org Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce Eagle Point Youth Wrestling C of C phone- 826-6945 Tandra McCoy P.O. Box 1539, Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-826-9117 Meet 1st Monday, 12 n., Ashpole Center Jackson County Farm Bureau Eagle Point Community Association Contact-Ron Bjork President-Bunny Lincoln 541-826-3603 541-944-2446 Food & Friends Contact- Leon Sherman Serves meals Mon-Fri (except holidays) 541-826-4974 to EP Senior Center, 121 Loto St. Meet 3rd Thurs. 7pm Ashpole Center Also delivers meals to shut-ins, 9:30 - 12noon P.O. Box 75, Eagle Point, OR 97524 Call Jan at 541-734-9505 ext. 4, for more Eagle Point Flag Committee information. Operates under EP Chamber of Commerce Girl Scouts Contact- Helen Wolgamott Girl Scouts of Upper Rogue area 541-830-4049 Call 541-773-8423 Eagle Point Friends of the Library Home Extension Meets 2nd Friday 9 a.m. at Library . Contact- Margaret Dietrick- 239 W. Main St. 541-826-4278 541-826-3313 Jackson Co. Cattlewomen Eagle Point Garden Club Contact- Tracy Anderson Meets at Creekside Park, Community Garden, 541-826-3109 (for location) 711 S. Royal Meet 1st Monday, 6:30pm 6 p.m. 4th Thursday each month July 4th Committee Eagle Point Grange Bunny Lincoln Meet 2nd Monday of the month. 541-944-2446 at Grange Hall, 5 S. Shasta Pop Warner Eagle Point High School Boosters Bruce Page or Jen Brammer 826-5991 Meets 1st Monday 6:30 p.m. urpw.com D9 Admin Staff room Rotary Club of the Upper Rogue P.O. Box 1366, Eagle Point, OR 97524 Contact by email: [email protected] or EPHS, P.O. Box 198 P.O. Box 525, Eagle Point, OR 97524 Eagle Point Historical Society & Museum Meet Tuesday 7a.m. Arthur’s, EP Golf Club Museum 144 N. Royal Upper Rogue Cal Ripken Baseball/Softball 541-826-4166 Contact-Heston Charlton Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. www.upperroguesports.com Summer hours: 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Upper Rogue Little League mailto:[email protected] Winter hours: Noon to 4 p.m. www.urnll.com Call city hall 541-826-4212 for information. P. O. Box 2020 P.O. Box 779 Eagle Point, OR 97524 White City, OR. 97503 Eagle Point Irrigation District Veterans of Foreign Wars Post & Auxiliary David Ford, Manager Meet 1st Saturday at 9 a.m. Meets 2nd Tues. of each month Eagle Point Grange -5 So. Shasta Destination 2011 Page 22 Destination 2011 Page 23 Golf The Eagle Point Golf Club is located on Alta Vista Friday Special: $5 for 9 holes after 4 pm. Road, just east of Highway 62. The golf course was the Stewart Meadows- 1301 S. Holly in Medford. Driving impetus for the growth in Eagle Point. It is an 18-hole, range is nearby at 1509 Myers Ln. Green fees are $16 par 72 course. There for nine holes and $25 for 18 holes, seven are four sets of tees days a week. Those 55 and older can play ranging from 5091 Mondays and Thursdays for $13 and $20. yards to 7099 yards. Juniors 17 and younger, the green fee is $7 The course was for nine holes and $13 for 18 holes. Carts originally designed and are $14 and $22. www.stewartmeadows.com. owned by Robert Trent Phone 541-770-6554. Jones Jr. It opened Laurel Hill- 9450 Old Stage Rd. near in 1996 as a public Gold Hill. Nine hole course. Trees can be a course. In January of challenge but this course offers something 2007 it became a semi- a bit different. Weekday fees are seniors- private club, offering $9 for nine holes, $10 other ages and $7 a limited number of juniors. Weekends the fees are $9.50, $10.50 memberships to the and $7.50. Ladies play for $10 all day on public. The course is the Mondays; men pay $15 on Thursdays. www. setting for Eagle Point laurelhillgolf.com. Phone 541-855-7965. High School golf and a number of benefit tournaments. Oak Knoll- 3070 Hwy. 66 near Ashland. $16 for The year it opened it was ranked among the top nine holes, $24 for 18. Seniors over 54 can play 7 days 10 Public Access Courses by Golf Magazine. a week $14 for nine holes and $22 for 18. Carts $8 for Dining at Arthur’s is available at the club and 9 holes and $13 for 18 holes. Phone 541-482-4311. For there is a well equipped pro shop. special rates go to www.oakknollgolf.org. Eagle Point Golf Club- 100 Eagle Point Dr., Eagle Rogue Valley Country Club- 2660 Hillcrest, Point 541-826-8225. Green Fees: Peak Season- Weekday Medford. Member only club. $42, weekend $50, Jr 17 and under $15. Twilight- Weekday $28, weekend $32, Jr 17 and under $15. The course faces Alta Vista Drive. Stoneridge Golf Course- 500 E. Antelope Rd., Eagle Point 541-830-4653. 18 holes- $30-$46 weekends, $30-$39 weekdays. Centennial Golf Club- Located in southeast Medford at 1900 N. Phoenix Road, Centennial opened in May 2006. It is an 18-hole, 7309-yard course. Non-resident green fees Mon.-Thurs.- $63; Fri., Sat., Sun. and holidays- $73. County resident fees Mon.-Thurs. $46 and $53 Fri., Sat. and holidays. Features include a grill and banquet menu. Visit website at www.centennialgolfclub.com or call 541-773-4653. Quail Point- 1200 Mira Mar, located beneath the Rogue Valley Manor on the south end of Medford. Green fees $18 for nine holes, $28 for 18 holes. Carts are $10 and $14 per person. Introducing the New 18-Hole Putting Course open Aug. 14. Cost: 9 Holes Adult: $5, 18 Holes Adult: $8, 9 Holes Child (17 and younger): $3, 18 Holes Child (17 and younger): $5, 9 Holes RVM Resident, Quail Cardholders, Centennial Cardholders $3, 18 Holes RVM Resident, Quail Cardholders, Centennial Card Holders $5. http://www.quailpointgolf.com . Call 541-857-7000 for more information. Bear Creek- 2355 So. Pacific Hwy. Nine hole course with weekday (MTWF) green fees of $10, $8 for juniors; weekends/holidays $12, $10 for juniors. Play all day Thursday for $10. After 4 p.m. Mon/Fri $5. Seniors play for $9, Mon/Fri, veterans MWF (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) play for $7. www.golfbearcreek.com. 541-773-1822. Monday and Destination 2011 Page 24 White City Domiciliary The Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & call 541-826-2111, ext. 3674. Clinics (SORCC), locally referred to as the VA Dom, When Camp White was no longer needed the land was sold. From those sales came the community called White City. Although it is not incorporated, there are more than 4,400 with White City mailing addresses. The industrial area, business core and all the housing one sees today is part of the original Camp White facility. SORCC is located at 8495 Hwy 62 (Crater Lake Hwy.) in White City. The main phone line is 541-826-2111. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8-4:30 p.m.

SORCC in White City. began as Camp White in 1942. It was built in just nine months and was home to a total of a quarter of a million troops before the end of World War II. Troops trained to serve in the South Pacific as part of the 96th Division and in the European Theater as the 91st Pine Tree Division. Today the 77 sq. mi. WWII facility is a 145 acre domiciliary with 600 residential rehabilitation beds and a primary care and mental health department that serves about 200,000 veteran visits a year. Veterans come from four southern Oregon counties and three northern California counties. In addition to its primary care and mental health facility they have some 40,000 veteran visits as outpatients. In addition, there is a 15 bed infirmary. Women are also cared for at the SORCC. Native Americans enjoy a Pow-Wow each spring at the facility Volunteers play a major role at the SORCC. Some 500 volunteers spend 80,000 hours a year assisting with patient needs. One of the many volunteer responsibilities is the nine-hole golf course. To volunteer or to obtain information, call 541-830-7467 or 541-830-7468. The Camp White Museum is a most interesting facility. The museum is located in building 200 on the main road into the facility. The first floor contains many photographs of Camp White, along with a map of the original facility. On the second floor are items that belonged to soldiers from Camp White. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 10-3 p.m. Special tours can be arranged. For information Destination 2011 Page 25 Eagle Point National Cemetery Eagle Point is home to a National Cemetery. It covered bridge, and on patriotic holidays to see Eagle was established as a cemetery in 1952 as an adjunct Point’s beautiful and moving Avenue of Flags, which begins at the highway and goes nearly to the cemetery. Another access is Highway 62 and Alta Vista to Riley Road, which is two or three miles and dead ends at Riley where you will turn left and go up the hill. The cemetery will be on the right. The cemetery is currently adding additional space for burials. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8-4:30 p.m. Closed on federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Phone 541-826-2511. to the Veterans Administration Domiciliary in nearby White City. In 1973 it became part of the National Cemetery System and at that time became the White City National Cemetery. On March 19, 1985, the name was once again changed. That is the date it became the Eagle Point National Cemetery, in an effort to let people know where it was located. The Carillon was donated by American Veterans. Two memorials have also been placed at the cemetery. One is a memorial to unknown veterans donated by the Disabled American Veterans and the other is in memory of the 1st Marine Division of all wars. This was donated by the 1st Marine Division. Lieutenant George R. Tweed, U.S. Navy is buried at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. He was the sole survivor of a group captured by the Japanese after their occupation of Guam in WWII. Tweed hid on the island for more than 2 ½ years, evading capture and supplying valuable information to Allied Forces. His ordeal inspired the book, Robinson Crusoe, USN and the movie, No Man is An Island. The cemetery is located at 2763 Riley Road. It can be accessed through Eagle Point by turning right on Highway 62 and Linn Road, go two blocks and turn left at Buchanan (which goes in front of city hall) and turn right at the next street, which is Main St. Follow Main St. through downtown, and on up Stevens Road hill, which curves left at the top. Turn right on Riley Road and on your left is the cemetery. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset. This is the best way to go to view Eagle Point’s Destination 2011 Page 26 Destination 2011 Page 27 The Wood House One of the more popular points of interest in children. the area is the Walter Wood House, commonly called When Highway 62 was being constructed, the the Wood House located just over a mile north of Eagle house was due to be torn down. Wood stood his ground and eventually the house was moved across the highway to its current location. Walter Wood, one of the three Wood children, lived in the house until his death at the age of 93 in 1973. The house is now operated as a non-profit by the Wood Preservation Group. A variety of events such as art and car shows, old tractor exhibits and photography shows are held on the grounds. It has been a very popu- lar subject for artists and photographers. Several years ago there was a campaign to move the old structure into Eagle Point. City and historical mem- bers could not agree on regulations and that plan did not happen. The Wood House was under the umbrella of the Eagle Point Historical Society until county funding for historical societies and museums ended. In accord with Point on Highway 62. the society’s charter, the city took over the museum but The Marvin Wood family (Walter’s father) came did not want the additional responsibility of the Wood to the Eagle Point area from Michigan in 1869. He built House. The Wood Preservation Group was formed. a cabin on what now would be the west side of Highway For more information on the Wood House call 62. It burned, but about 1870 he built a house on basi- Skip at 541-826-2177. cally the same plot of ground. It was a two story struc- There are no visiting hours for the Wood House, ture fit for Marvin, his wife and eventually their three but one can view the structure along Highway 62.

Destination 2011 Page 28 Lake Creek Highway 140 begins or ends (depends upon your For those familiar with farming in the mid-west and journey) at Highway 62 in White City. It is the road that the Saturday gathering at the ice cream parlor or the goes by the Jackson barbershop, visiting the County ball fields and Lake Creek area is about sports park, to Fish as close as one can come Lake, Lake of the to those memories. And Woods and to Klamath today, Lake Creek even has Falls. But before you see that ice cream parlor with all of those recreation old fashioned milkshakes areas, be sure to note and soda, banana splits, the 12 ½ mile marker even the old style ice on Hwy. 140 where cream tables and chairs the sign points to Lake help to take you back a Creek. Turn right and generation or so. you will quickly enter Lake Creek was, as it is a world of yesteryear, today, two words. That meadows, hay, cattle, a was in 1886 when the Grange, a Pioneer Hall, first postmaster arrived a small covered bridge and when Lake Creek and another one of had a post office. For those true communities Pioneer Hall in Lake Creek some unknown reason in one finds in the Upper 1894, the name became Rogue. Lakecreek. In 1959, the This unincorporated area stretches along a road post office became part of history and Lake Creek that is about as long as its history– South Fork Little became part of the Eagle Point rural route. And, in Butte Creek Road- better known as SFLBC. Lake Creek. 2007, the name once again became Lake Creek.

Destination 2011 Page 29 Lake Creek Your tour will take you pass the 82-year-old Lake property and cabin. For a number of years it was used Creek Grange, the first of several structures Lake Creek as a place for hunters or ranchers to stay overnight,. In structures built by the local members. One of the fund 1994, it was moved to its present location by the Lake raisers was to measure member’s feet and have them pay Creek Historical Society. a penny an inch for the size of their foot. The Grange is About four miles down SFLBC is the Lost Creek still active and in use. Covered Bridge. At 39 ft., it is the shortest covered bridge Just down the road is the Lake Creek Pioneer and believed to the oldest, circa 1878-1881, in Oregon. It Hall, home to the Lake Creek Historical Society. It sits is closed to traffic. The community gave it a new roof and in a fenced park-like setting used for receptions and portal boards in 1985-86. The Walch Memorial Wayside weddings. Take time to take in the local history. There Park is at the edge of the bridge. Descendants of John and are a number of activities year ’round. The Lake Creek Marie Newsome Walch built and continue to maintain Historical Society is one of the few that is surviving after the park. It includes picnic tables, a bandstand, cooking the county ceased funding them. This society has sold area, a 1900 outhouse and beautifully cared for flowering cookbooks, publishes a periodic newsletter featuring gardens. It is another favorite for weddings. old-timers, and local history. They put on dinners, have On your return trip down SFLBC, before exiting guest speakers, and manage to keep the group going as the road, you will want to turn right to see the Lake well as Pioneer Hall. The Historical Society is very much Creek Learning Center. The community school is part of a part of Lake Creek-yesterday and today and plans to School District 9 and serves approximately 50 K-5 Lake play that role in the future. Creek area students in two multi-age classrooms. Situated on the grounds of Pioneer Hall is the Back on Highway 140, by turning right, it is Charley Cabin. It was built in the 1880s. In 1919 the about 15 miles to Fish Lake and just a short way beyond Grissom family, one of the long-time families still residing that to Lake of the Woods. Or, turn left and head back and active in the Lake Creek community, purchased the to White City or Eagle Point.

Destination 2011 Page 30 Destination 2011 Page 31 Area Events Every Saturday through mid-October, vendors of June 20- Entire week Oregon Quarter Horse Show- all sorts participate in the Eagle Point Saturday Market. Jackson Co. Fairgrounds It is located on So. Royal between the Museum and Butte June 25- SPAM Festival, UR Regional Park, Shady Cove Creek Mill. Hours are 8:30-1:30 p.m. Avenue of the Flags fly through Eagle Point and July 4- 7 a.m. on- Eagle Point 4th July part way up to the Eagle Point National Cemetery in 8 a.m. Walk-Run honor of every patriotic holiday. For information, call 9 a.m. booths open Helen 541-830-4049. 11 a.m. Parade June 2-3 Spring Fair- Barker & Krouse Barns, show ring Dusk- Large free fireworks, EPHS Stadium Olsrud Arena- Jackson Co. Fairgrounds For information call 541-944-2446 June 2-3 Pro Rodeo, Jackson County Fairgrounds July 4- Fireworks at Dusk, Lake of the Woods June 10- Oregon Reining Horse Show - Isola Arena, July 8, 9, 10- Rogue Valley Balloons- Event is behind Jackson Co. Fairgrounds Lithia Motors (off Hwy 62, at 4541 Grumman Dr.) June 11- 2nd annual Yard Sale from White City-Union Tethered rides start at 7 a.m. and are $3 ea. Profits benefit Creek Children’s Miracle Network, in the Rogue Valley. June 11- Peddlar’s Faire, No. Royal near Museum and Saturday evening around 8:30 is Night Glow. Butte Creek Mill. Whether it is during the day or at dusk, the dozens June 11- EP Centennial Bike run- 100 K, 50K and 6K/. and dozens of balloons are a beautiful sight. For information Call 541-362-1352 or email [email protected] go to www.rvballoons.com or call 541-664-1862. June 18- Tie Day Festival, Shady Cove July 10-12- 45th annual Children’s Festival- at Britt June 18- Gas Pump Museum Tour, 10-4 p.m. Hwy. 62 & Festival Grounds in Jacksonville. This year’s theme is Cedar, Shady Cove “Read Around the world.” Admission is $2 person. There

Destination 2011 Page 32 Area Events will be over 35 hands-on art, craft and science projects. Bluegrass, Country, Folk and American music. Friday 6 p.m. Dialing to feed the letter-eating dragon, Rosabelle and on, Sat & Sun. 10 a.m. on. Bring lawn chair and blanket. Pebbles is always fun for the little ones. The Dragon Deli will be open to chase the hunger away. For more Oct. 7-9 Medford Jazz Festival. Early bird tickets for information visit www.storytellingguild.org all events, $60 thru June 30. Venues will be the Red July 17- Union Creek Music Festival 12n-8:30pm Lion Ballroom and Petite Ballroom and Kids Unlimited, July 16-17 Fly-In, Prospect Main floor and also the Gym. July 17- 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 39th Concours d’ Elegance, Groups expected include: Cornet Chop Suey, Campus Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR. 1-888-359- High Sierra Jazz, High Street Band, Carolyn Martin, 2530. www.forestgroveconcours.org Gator Beat, Sister Swing, Midiri Brothers, Oregon Coast Lab Band, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Wally’s Warehouse Aug. 13-14 7th River Art Walk, Shady Cove, over 100 Warfs, and Bob Diaga, guest artist. artists, Call Alma 541-821-4700 Aug. 21- 61st Prospect Jamboree & Timber Carnival, Nov. 5-6 Material Girls Quilt Show, Shady Cove School, www.prospectcommunity.org Call Liz 641-560-3793 Adm. $2 Aug. 14- 34th Contemporary Car Show-Stewart State Park, Glenn Café 541-951-7787 or www.lostcreeklake. com/car-show.html Dec. 1- 7 p.m. 25 Annual Scholarship Dessert, EPHS Aug. 28- 12th annual Rubber Duck Race, Rogue River in Café. Call 541-826-4534 Shady Cove, 541-878-2702 Dec. 2- Santa & Tree Lighting, Eagle Point Dec 9- 5:30 p.m. White City Christmas Tree Lighting, Sept. 23-25 Music in Mountains, featuring Burns Park

Destination 2011 Page 33 Health facilities Upper Rogue Providence Eagle Point Physical Therapy White City: 155 Alta Vista Rd, Ste B Community Health Center- 541-826-3052 8385 Division Rd. 541- 826-5853 Providence Medical Group 1332 So. Shasta- Suite”A” Goode Family Dental 541-826-8160 7417 Crater Lake Hwy. 541- 830-0043 Southern Oregon Dental 11160 Hwy. 62 White City Medical Center 541-826-0599 2841 Ave. G 541- 826-5252 Upper Rogue Wellness Center 136 W. Main St. Lenz Chiropractic PC 541-941-2159 3030 Ave. H. 541-826-6800 Shady Cove: Shady Cove Family Dentistry Eagle Point: 21300 Hwy 62 Eagle Point Eye Care 541-878-2115 10546 Hwy. 62 Bldg 4, Suite A 541-826-7910 Shady Cove Clinic &Walk-In Clinic 21990 Hwy. 62 Eagle Point Medical Center 541-878-2022 275 Loto St. 541-830-0333 Shady Cove Chiropractic 21885 Hwy. 62 Eagle Point Medical 541-878-3603 Walk-In Clinic 275 Loto St. Shady Cove Physical Therapy 541-830-1500 21850 Hwy. 62, Ste. 204 541-878-8331 Eagle Point Pediatrics 10830 Old Hwy. 62 Hospitals: 541-830-4060 Ashland Community Hospital 280 Maple, Ashland Eagle Point Dental 541-201-4000 217 W. Main St. 541-826-2525 Providence Medford Medical Center Complete Care 1111 Crater Lake Ave. Chiropractic & (corner of McAndrews), Massage Medford 1296 S. Shasta 541-732-5000 541-830-HEAL (4325) Rogue Valley Medical (Opening 1st part of Center June) 2825 E. Barnett Rd., Medford Jackson County 541-789-7000 Physical Therapy 158 W. Main St. 541-830-0914

Destination 2011 Page 34 Destination 2011 Page 35 Jackson County Parks Dodge Bridge Park- 1.6 mi. off Highway 62 on Nov. 1-Apr. 30- $400. Highway 234. Turn right immediately after the bridge May 1-Oct. 31-Mon-Thurs. excluding holidays- over the Rogue River. This popular county park features $350/ Nov. 1-Apr. 30- $200 excl. holidays. about one-third mile of river frontage, a boat launch Rehearsal $75 hr. / refundable security/clean- and a fully-accessible fishing platform for the disabled, ing- $400 Fees subject to change. Call 541-774-8183. parking and restroom. Upper Rogue Regional Park It is a favorite with anglers during fishing season. Three things one notices about this park is its It is open for day use year-round. $4 per vehicle proximity to Hwy. 62, the Rogue River and the River- per day. house. Turn on to Rogue River Drive at the bridge in ADA restroom, parking and fishing platform. Shady cove (left if you are headed north-right if you are Takelma- Just north of Dodge Bridge, it is a 40 going south on Hwy. 62). It is at the edge of the Edgewa- acre day use facility with 0.38 miles of river frontage. ter Motel. It is a lovely shaded park, very popular boat Access to the Rogue River via the boat ramp makes it ramp. There is a restroom, picnic tables and BBQ area popular for fishermen and rafters. It is open for day use and an accessible fishing platform. Daily fee is $4. year-round. $4 per vehicle per day. There is a CXT vault The boat ramp is open daylight hours year ‘round. toilet and paved parking area with night lights. To reach The restroom is open mid-April through mid-October. the park, north of Eagle Point turn left on Hwy 234 off Jackson County Sports Park- Located at 6900 Ker- Hwy. 62, turn right on Rogue River Drive. It is three shaw Rd., 2 mi. from Hwy 140 and Hwy. 62 (White City), miles north of Dodge Bridge via Rogue River Drive. turn right at the flashing yellow light. The drag strip and Rogue Elk- Located on Highway 62, only a few speedway is one-quarter mile on the left. The park facility miles north of Shady Cove on 33 beautiful acres. There includes- 10-field baseball complex, a drag strip featuring is three-quarters of a mile access to the Upper Rogue major racing events, a go-kart track, one-third mile dirt River. Parking, restroom, handicap campsites. oval, public shooting range and fishing ponds. Very popular spot for picnics, camping, fishing Drag strip- 1/4 mi. drag strip-For information and rafting. visit www.championraceway.com or call 541-830-DRAG 38 campsites of which 16 have water/electric (3724) ($22 night)and 22 have no hookups ($18). For speedway and oval track - 1/3 mi. dirt oval- Trailer dump station, showers. information visit www.sospeedway.com or call infor- Picnic tables, barbecue, playground. mation line at 541-826-6825. Events are generally on Handicap accessible parking, restrooms, paved Saturday night, weather permitting. Run modified, pro pathways. stock, super 4s, dwarf mini stock. Visit website for ticket Day use- Open year-round. prices. Campground: Apr. 15-Oct. 15 (weather depen- For kart- 3/4 mi. paved track- information visit dent) www.sokarters.org or call 541-892-RACE (7223). Located at 277766 Hwy 52, Trail (29 mi. north- Baseball complex is operated by Upper Rogue east of Medford) Cal Ripken. For information, call 541-826-7299. Or Riverhouse- Located at the Upper Rogue Regional Shawn Grady, 541-826-2678. Park at the south end of Shady Cove. If you are headed The public shooting range is open all year. It is north on Hwy. 62, turn left just after the bridge into available for rifles, pistols, shotguns and is very popular Shady Cove. The park is just beyond the Edgewater Inn. in preparation for season or as one acquires a The Riverhouse has parking and a restroom. The Re- new gun. For more information and fees, visit www.rvs- gional Park also has parking, restroom and a fishing sa.com, the Rogue Valley Sports Shooting Association. platform. There are nine ranges including: 1 archery, 4 The Riverhouse is ideal for a variety of events. shotgun bays, 1 covered 25 yd. for pistols, 1-50 yd. pis- Whether it’s a wedding, a special celebration, a confer- tols and rifles, 2 covered- 100 yd. for rifles, 1 covered ence or a business retreat, the Riverhouse provides a 200-yd. for rifles; a rim fire and hunter safety range. location that’s both beautiful and functional. It offers It is self pay with a box for payment as you enter. a charming lattice-covered deck overlooking the Rogue $5 per shooter per day. For annual fees, visit the website. River, a gazebo surrounded by beautiful gardens. Very The range is open from 8 a.m. to dusk, year-round. popular for weddings and receptions. The sports park also includes Hoover Ponds, ad- There is a full-service kitchen with commercial- jacent to the baseball complex. It is open to OHVs and sized appliances and outside is a brick barbecue grill ATVs year round and is a designated ATV training site. providing the focal point for grand outdoor events. Out- There is a vault toilet. This requires purchase of a key side accommodates 200 guests with ample parking. for $15 at the Jackson County Parks Office, phone 541- Available seven days a week, year-round. Reser- 826-774-8183. vations required, taken up to one year in advance. Emigrant Lake Recreation Area- (2241 elev.) 6 mi. Rates: May1-Oct. 31Fri-Sun. & holidays- $800/ SE of Ashland at 5505 Hwy. 66. Camping, swimming, Destination 2011 Page 36 Jackson County Parks picnicking, hiking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fish- restaurant, store, marine and boat rentals and RV trailer ing, waterslide. ADA approved facilities throughout the rentals. Pacific Crest Trail is easily accessible. Lake gets park. Parking, restroom, RV parking, handicap camp- stocked with 100,000 trout annually. sites and group picnic area. Four picnic areas can host Wheelchair accessible path and fishing platform from 123 to 300 people. provides first-class area for users to fish and picnic, Day use-Year round 7:30 a.m.-Sunset, Mar. 16- parking, restroom, handicap campsites. Nearly 300 Oct. 15, 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. winter months. campsites, half with utilities. Campground- Apr. 15-Oct. 15 (weather dependent) Boat launch- Klum Landing, Willow Point and RV Park- Mar. 15-Oct. 15 (weather dependent) Grizzly Campground. Reservations accepted, minimum 14 da. advance notice, Parking available at Klum Landing, Lily Glen, up to 8 mos. Willow Point and at the Resort. 42 Tents- No hookup- $18 a night Restrooms and showers at Klum and the Resort. 32 RV Sites- Full hookup- $26 night Campsites at Klum, Lily Glen, Willow Point and RV Reservation per site- $8 the Resort. ADA bathroom facilities and showers. Site 13 is Willow Point, Lily Glen and Grizzly campsites- ADA accessible. Reservations available. Call 541-774-8183. $16 night./ Klum- $18. Day use $4. Call for group rates 541-774-8183. For group reservations and more information call Waterslide- 280 twin flume. Dressing rooms, visit www.howardprairieresort.com. Call 541-482-1979. showers, restrooms, picnic tables, concession. For cars and small RVs: From I-5. Exit 14 in Ash- Rates- 1½ hr weekday $6- 3 hr $10/ weekends $7 land, from north turn left onto Hwy. 66; from south, and $12. Operates 12n - 6 p.m. Call the Hotline when turn right. Drive about one mile east on Hwy. 66, turn weather is questionable, 541-774-6324. left on Dead Indian Memorial Road (sign directs you to Life vest rental- 50 cents Ashland Airport and Mountain Lakes). Just past 17 mile Howard Prairie Lake- (4500 ft. elev) 1.63 mi. lake marker, turn right onto Howard Prairie road at Howard frontage. Very popular for boating, sailing, fishing, hik- Prairie sign, go about 3 ½ mi. to resort entrance and ing, horseback riding, camping. Resort offers a lodge, turn left at the Howard Prairie resort sign,

Destination 2011 Page 37 Restaurants Butte Falls Moozie’s Café & Sams Valley Butte Falls Café Long Horn Saloon City Grinders in Rainey’s 443 Broad St. 11140 Hwy 62 4865 Hwy 234 541-865-7707 541-826-4200. 541-826-3185

Sugar Pine Company Café New Chan’s Palace Shady Cove 343 Broad St. 162 W. Main St. Madrone Kitchen 541-865-3311 541-826-9656 & Wine Tavern 21900 Hwy 62 Diamond Lake Ray’s Food Place 541-878-2076 Diamond Lake Resort 11100 Hwy 62 400 Diamond Loop Rd. 541-826-5925 Gatewood’s Family Restaurant 541-793-3223 21932 Hwy 62 Red Lunch Box 541-878-8006 Eagle Point 111 W. Main St. Abby’s Legendary Pizza 541-941-5635 Happy’s Tacos 11200 Hwy 62 21171 Hwy 62 541-826-7007 Sensational Sweets 541-878-3623 155 Alta Vista Dr. Antonio’s Italian Restaurant 541-826-5622 Ma’s Restaurant 10555 Hwy 62 20756 Hwy 62 541-826-1444 Subway Sandwiches of Eagle Point 878-3093 11264 Hwy 62 Arthur’s Restaurant 541-826-2828 Miguel’s Guadalajara Jr. 100 Eagle Point Dr. 21679 Hwy 62 541-826-4857 Subway (In WalMart) 541-878-9435 11150 Hwy 62 Barbwire Grill 541-830-1777 Phil’s Frosty 172 W. Main St. 22161 Hwy 62 541-830-0560 The Purple Parrot 541-878-2509 11264 Hwy 62 Ed’s Oasis 541-826-0609 Pizza at the Cove 299 Old Hwy 62 22251Hwy 62 541-826-3481 Tony’s 541-878-1474 121 W. Main Figaro’s Pizza 541-826-5800 Shy’s Café & Lounge 11264 Hwy 62 21303 Hwy 62 541-826-3334 Prospect 541-878-2777 Beckie’s Café Juan’s El Caporal 56484 Hwy 62 Subway Sandwiches 14420 Hwy 62 Union Creek of Shady Cove 541-826-4360 541-560-3563 21825 Hwy 62 541-878-3663 Little Butte Mini Market Gorge Restaurant & Lounge 19 N. Shasta Ave. 2651 Mill Creek Dr. The Picnic Basket Delicatessen 541-830-8640 541-560-3774 21873 Hwy 62 541-878-4003 Main Event Sports Bar & Eatery Prospect Café & Trophy Room 120 W. Main St. 311 Mill Creek Dr. Trail 541-826-9544 541-560-3641 Rogue River Lodge 24904 Hwy 62 Miguel’s Prospect Historic Hotel 541-878-2555 10510 Hwy 62 391 Mill Creek Dr. 541-826-0614 541-560-3664 White City Restaurants on page 67

Destination 2011 Page 38 Destination 2011 Page 39 Shady Cove

A look from above at how the river winds through Shady Cove.

Shady Cove is officially the newest city in of the Rogue. Jackson County, having been in incorporated in 1972. Shady Cove is known for its many events But that does not mean it lacks in historical significance including Daffodil Daze, Tie Days, SPAM® Festival, Art and activity. While records go back thousands of Walk, and Christmas activities. years, records show fur trappers from the Hudson Bay Company wintered near Shady Cove in 1827. Perhaps it was the protected “cove” area that attracted them. History City of Shady Cove does show settlers in the “cove” in the early 1850s. 22451 Hwy. 62 With WWII and the development of Camp Mailing address: P.O. Box 1210 White, Shady Cove was a good location for timber mills. Shady Cove, OR 97539 The area prospered, until the flood of 1964, which took 541-878-2225 out the major mill in Shady Cove, destroyed the bridge Open- Mon- Fri. 8-12n & 1-5 p.m. that connected Shady Cove and Prospect to Highway 62, Email:[email protected] and it destroyed many homes. Web Site: www.shadycove.net It was the final straw for many and plans began City Council- 1st & 3rd Thursday that eventually saw Lost Creek and Applegate Dams 1:30 p.m. Study Session & 6:30 p.m. Meeting built. The dams have eliminated major floods. Planning Commission- 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Highway 62 runs through the center of Shady Cove as does the Rogue River. It is a center of activity for Policing by Jackson Co. Sheriff/Shady Cove tourists wishing to float and/fish the Rogue. Between 22451 Hwy 62 Shady Cove and Trail (just north of Shady Cove) there 541-878-3200 are three fine restaurants, each with dining on the banks Or 911

Destination 2011 Page 40 Destination 2011 Page 41 Important Phone Numbers ACCESS- 541-779-6691 Narcotics Anonymous 541-858-0555 Addiction Recovery Center- 541-779-1282 Oregon Dept. Forestry- 541-664-3328 AA/Al-Anon/ALA-Teen 541-773-4848 Oregon Fish & Wildlife District Office- 541-826-8774 Call Before You Dig- 811 Oregon Poison Center- 800-222-1222 Dept. of Motor Vehicles 541-776-6025 Oregon State Police - 541-776-6236 Eagle Point National Cemetery- 2763 Riley Road, Eagle Post Office branches- Point 541-826-2511 Eagle Point- 541-826-1732 Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce- 541- Prospect- 541-560-3762 826-6945 Shady Cove- 541-878-2888 Helpline-541-779-HELP (4357) Butte Falls- 541-865-3372 Hospitals- Trail- 541-878-2543 Ashland Community Hospital- 541-201-4000 White City- 541-826-4903 Providence Medford Medical Center- Road conditions-511 In Oregon- 1-800-977-6368 541-732-5000 Rogue Community College- 541-245-7501 (Central Rogue Valley Medical Center- 541-789-7000 finance & registration) Jackson County Animal Control (and licensing)- 541- Rogue Community College- Table Rock Campus, 7800 774-6654 Pacific Ave., White City- 541-245-7500 Jackson County Fire District No. 4 (Shady Cove-Trail Rogue Family Center- Service Center for variety of area) Hdqtrs. 21200 Hwy 62 Shady Cove 541-878-2666 social needs, 3131 Ave. C., White City 541-864-8700. Substation- 550 Takelma Drive 541-878-2470 Social Security-800-772-1213 Emergencies- 911 Southern Oregon University- 1250 Siskiyou, Ashland- Jackson Co. Fire District No. 3-Covers White City, Eagle Information 541-552-7672, Admission 541-552-6411. Point, Central Point and Gold Hill V.A. SORCC- (Veteran’s facility in White City) Hdqtrs. 8333 Agate Road, White City (corner 541-826-2111 Agate and Ave. G) 541-826-7100 Weather- Recorded forecast- 541-779-5990 Eagle Point- 213 Loto 541-826-3773 Weather-Information- 541-773-1067 Emergencies- 911 Weather- Road conditions- 800-977-6368 Jackson County Sheriff- Non-emergent- 541-774-6800 or 911 Libraries- Union Creek Resort Butte Falls- 626 Fir St. 541- 865-3511 Eagle Point- 239 W. Main 541-826-3313 Union Creek Resort, 56484 Hwy 62 (about 45 Prospect- 150 Mill Creek Dr. 541-560-3668 mi. north of Eagle Point), 541-560-3565 or 1-866-560- 3565 includes a lodge, cabins and Beckie’s Restaurant. Shady Cove- 22225 62 541-878-2270 The lodge was originally built in the early 1900s White City- 3143 Ave. C 541-864-8880 and has been recently updated. There are nine beautiful Medford Main Library- 205 S. Central rooms in the lodge. Union Creek also includes 23 cabins, 541-770-9450 Beckie’s Café, a country store, and an ice cream shop. Located near Crater Lake and near several of the Rogue River’s most fascinating falls, it is a facility well used year ‘round. This July 15-17 will be the 2nd Union Creek Music Festival. It starts on Friday night and features live entertainment that evening, all day Saturday and into the evening, concluding Sunday with a Cowboy Church and more music. Karen Lovely, a Blues Music award nominee, Mercy, featuring Lynda Morrison, Broadway Phil and the Shouters are just three of the many groups that will perform during the festival. Advance tickets online are $15 Friday, $25 Saturday, or $32 for both days. Online closes at midnight July 13, online www.unioncreekmusicfestival.com or for information call 541-560-3565. Tickets at the gate are $20 for Friday, $30 for Saturday and both days $38. Destination 2011 Page 42 Destination 2011 Page 43 Ginger Rogers This year marks the 100th year of the birth of Rogue River Lodge, in Trail, will salute Ginger Ginger Rogers. Born on July 16, 1911 in Independence, Rogers with an “Elegant Evening on the Rogue” Missouri , she died April 25, 1995. Her birth name was celebrating her 100th birthday, July 16, 2011. Virginia Katherine McMath. Dining will be reminiscent of the 40 and 50s While many are familiar with her stardom, it was featuring classic dishes such as Salad with Green Goddess her lifestyle in Oregon that was not so widely known to Dressing, Chateaubriand, Strawberry Romanoff, and so those beyond the bounds of southern Oregon. forth. There will be a special pink champagne toast to In 1945, Ginger purchased a 1,000 acre ranch Ginger. Tables will be set for eight on the back lawn/ just north of Eagle Point. One can still identify it by the pavilion. Dancing on the pavilion will begin at 6 p.m. red roofed barns on the left as you travel beyond the Attire will be semi formal (sports jackets for men). junction of Hwy. 234 and 62, about 3 ½ miles north of Remember, this is mid July. Eagle Point. There she built a modern dairy. She supplied As of deadline time for this publication cost for a lot of milk to the local folks including Camp White the dining experience was not available. soldiers. The dairy business lasted for seven years. The same evening Madrone Kitchen and Wine In 1969 Ginger Rogers sold her California home Tavern, in Shady Cove, will also feature a 40s era and she and her mother made the RR Ranch their evening with music by the Gayle Wilson Trio. The three permanent home. course dinner including music and a complementary In 1992, Ginger Rogers was one of the honorees at champagne cocktail will be $55 per person. the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. She was On up the highway, Union Creek Music Festival accompanied to the event by her secretary, Erlene Thomson and the Prospect Fly-In both plan a salute to Ginger on and her husband, both of whom are area residents. July 16. This year, one of the Southern Oregon Historical The 7th annual Shady Cove River ArtWalk, Society’s fundraisers was “Glitz and Glamour” held on Aug. 13-14 will continue honoring Ginger Rogers as an May 1. Rogers local residency will be honored throughout accomplished artist. “Field Flowers in Green Vase” is a the year with events in the Upper Rogue. Ginger Rogers painting.

Destination 2011 Page 44 Upper Rogue Community Center Shady Cove is privileged to have a large, very Shady Cove is located about 20 miles from Medford active community center. Known as the Upper Rogue making transportation for many senior citizens dif- Community Center, it is located back and between the ficult. The URCC operates seven vans, three of which city hall and the library, at 22451 Hwy. 62. are wheelchair accessible. Priority is given to those with The center was incorporated in 1981 and as it medical needs. The service is only available to members celebrates its 30th year, completion of a major expan- and then it is based on fair market. Annual membership sion is expected in June 2011. The center will have 4,122 (July 1-June 30) is only $10 a year. sq. ft. The vans service residents of Prospect, Butte Over the three decades it has become the center Falls, Trail, Shady Cove and Eagle Point as well as por- of many events and activities. With the expanded facility tions of White City, with at least 24 hour notice. Vans there will be a computer lab available for both students operate Monday through Friday. and adults. An after school homework program, weekly In addition, the center provides a weekend adult lunches for $2, card games, exercise classes, holiday din- activity field trip at least every other month. For more ners and meeting rooms offer something for everyone. information on the transportation program call 541- Located in a separate building, just across the driveway 878-2702 or email [email protected] to the center is the URCC Thrift Shop. It is open Monday ACCESS operates a food pantry in the center each through Thursday from 10-4 Thursday from 12n to 2 p.m. Another key component of the center is their There are a number of free medical supplies transportation program. While Shady Cove, Eagle Point available to borrow. These can include walkers, canes, and White City each have medical, dental, chiropractic crutches and bedside toilets, among possible additional and physical therapy and pharmaceutical facilities, items. Medford has the most extensive medical specialists and Regular center hours are 9-5 p.m. weekdays. hospital facilities between Sacramento and Eugene. For information call 541-878-2702.

Destination 2011 Page 45 Jackson County Fire Districts Jackson County Fire District #4 is headquartered in The River ArtWalk, will mark its 7th year August Shady Cove at 21200 Hwy. 62. Phone 541-878-2666 or 13 and 14, from 10-5 p,m, in Shady Cove at Edgewater 911 in emergency. Inn and Rogue River RV Park along the banks of the Established Rogue. in 1956, the The ArtWalk provides d e p a r t m e n t opportunity to showcase currently includes some of the area’s fine artists. a chief and three Each year over 100 crafts captains along with persons including fine art a dozen volunteers. artists, performing artists, District #4 musicians, photographers covers some 55 sq. and other talented people mi. along the the participate in Art walk. Rogue River from Bands, wine tasting Hwy. 234 along Hwy. and catered food will be 62 to Lost Creek available. There will be free Lake. Also covered parking and shuttle service. is some seven miles There will be a children’s of Hwy. 227 (which ArtZone at Aunt Caroline’s connects with Hwy Park, in Shady Cove 62 north of Shady This event is perhaps the Cove at Trail. most popular event held in Fire District Shady Cove. Admission is 4 takes part in a number of river rescues and therefore free. is trained for swift water rescues and high angle rescues, For information, call 541-821-4700 or visit in addition to medical responses. shadycoveupperrogue.org.

Jackson County Fire District #3 was first organized in 1951 as Central Point Rural volunteer department. Since then it has grown to encompass White City, Central Point, Eagle Point, Sams Valley, Gold Hill, Agate Lake and Dodge Bridge area, serving some 48,000 residents in a 167 sq mi. area. In 1974, the district added emergency medical services to its duties. Paid fire fighters and volunteers are about equal, with 50 volunteers, 49 sworn fire fighters and nine civilian employees. Of the 5,074 calls in 2010, there were 192 fire calls. Eagle Point voters approved annexing to the district in in 2001 and a new station was dedicated in 2003. In 2008, a new administration building was dedicated and the old facility next door was remodeled into living quarters for the fire personnel. Dan Petersen was selected as the new Fire Chief in 2010. He has an extensive fire fighting and managing background and most recently was with the Medford Fire Department. Destination 2011 Page 46 Destination 2011 Page 47 Special Events in the Upper Rogue Each Father’s Day, Shady Kate’s in Shady Cove, Those who grew up during World War II surely puts on Tie Days. You will find her business with a tree remember SPAM®. For several years the residents of full of ties and you may well find ties hanging from Shady Cove have wanted people young and old to a number of business fronts in Shady Cove. She asks, remember SPAM®. And to do so they hold a festival what is more typical for Father’s Day, than the perennial named in its honor each year. gift of ties? This year the This year’s Tie Days RiverFest is Saturday, June SPAM® Festival is 18. Events begin at 11 a.m. Event tickets are limited Saturday, June 25, from to 1,000 headliner concert/rafting bracelets. Parking 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the is open at 10 a.m. at various locations in and around banks of the Rogue River Shady Cove. Bracelet holders can park in designated in Shady Cove. There south Shady Cove locations and board the trolley to will be booths, a dunk attend various functions. tank, free children’s Enjoy rafting, music, arts and crafts displays carnival, watermelon and a BBQ. There will be a hosted BBQ at Rogue River and pie eating contest, RV Park. a silent auction and, Joni Harms will be the concert headliner with of course SPAM® Brianne Kathleen opening the show. Advanced tickets burgers, along with the are $15, or $18 the day of the show. Tickets are available traditional hamburgers at Shady Kate’s, 21584 Hwy. 62, Bargains on Rogue, and hotdogs. 22077 Hwy. 62 or at Floyd Boyd’s, 5759 Hwy. 62. The event is Proceeds from a raffle will help support the Boys sponsored by the Shady and Girls Club in Shady Cove. Cove-Upper Rogue Chamber Visitors & Convention For information, call 541-878-2084 or 541-821- Bureau in cooperation with the Jackson County Upper 2120. Rogue Regional Park. For information call 541-951-6346.

Destination 2011 Page 48 Shady Cove Organizations Access Food Pantry The Upper Rogue Regional Tourism Association Food Pantry will be at the River Plaza during and the Shady Cove Business Association are now part of construction. the Shady Cove-Upper Rogue Chamber Visitor’s & Convention Cascade Masonic Lodge Bureau which was formed in 2010. The Chamber has a 4th Tuesday 7 p.m. visitors office at the Rogue River RV Park located at Masonic Lodge, 145 Chaparel 21800 Hwy. 62. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday Cool Club (SC Boys & Girls Club) through Friday and Saturdays from 9-2 p.m. during the Contact: Malia Empasis 541-878-3000 summer months. 22225 Highway 62 Much has been done over the past years to Mon. 3:25 to 6:30 p.m. & Wed. 2:05-6:30 develop a coordinated tourism/ recreation marketing Fri. 3:25 to 9 p.m. plan for the Upper Rogue. FCE Rogue Elk Study Group The Shady Cove-Upper Rogue Chamber situated Contact Pat Brooks 541-878-4810 on the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, is the Fire District No. 4 official tourism agency for Crater Lake National Park. Board meets 3rd Wed. At 5:30 p.m. The Chamber works with a number of area Fire District No. 4 Support Group tourism-oriented groups to enhance the economic climate 2nd Monday 5:30 p.m. of the Upper Rogue and Southern Oregon regions for Edgewater Conference Room business growth and quality of life through excellence Contact: Leslie Keene 541-878-2326. in services and marketing. Food & Friends Meal Site For more information about the Shady Cove- St. Martin’s Church, 95 Cleveland St. Upper Rogue Chamber visit www.shadycoveupperrogue. Tues & Thurs at 12 noon org. The Chamber meets the 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Greater Shady Cove Boosters at the Edgewater Inn in Shady Cove. 2nd Sat. 10 a.m. Moose Lodge, 61 Alder St. Contact: John Burgess 541-878-1466. Material Girls Quilters Tues, sometimes on Sunday Shady Cove Grange, 7147 Crowfoot Rd., Trail Contact: Pam Swanson 541-826-9568. Shady Cove TOPS Thurs. at 9 a.m.,Shady Cove Mobile Home Park Recreation room, off Williams Lane, Shady Cove Mailing: P.O. Box 412, Shady Cove, OR 97539 SC Moose- 61 Alder St., Shady Cove Contact: Dr. Glenn Holmquist 541-878-9496 Men meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Women meet 1st & 3rd Wed, 6:30 p.m. SC VFW 61 Alder St., Shady Cove Officers meet 3rd Wednesday. 6:30 pm Contact: Jim Paisley, 541-878-2706. Upper Rogue Action Team Annual Golf Tournament benefits children Bill Sisson: 541-621-8777 Upper Rogue Artists 4th Fri. 12:30 p.m. Upper Rogue Comm. Center. Contact: Eula Arnaud 541-855-1304 22465 Hwy 62 Upper Rogue Grange President- Ed Mayer 541-878-1480 Meet 4th Tues., 5:30p.m. on Crowfoot Rd. Wildflower Association of Shady Cove-Trail President-Dee Hawkins 541-878-8029 P.O. Box 978, Shady Cove, OR 97539 Youth Groups 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Campfire

Destination 2011 Page 49 Churches Churches in Eagle Point Valley Christian Fellowship Brownsboro Community 2417 Ave. A. 8833 Hwy. 140 541-830-4673 541-826-2075 Churches in Butte Falls Butte Creek Baptist Butte Falls Assembly of God 429 N. Royal 509 Oak Ave. 541-865-3227 541-830-4588 Butte Falls Community Bible Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 249 Broad St. 541-865-3389 Hwy. 62 & Linn Rd. Churches in Prospect Eagle Point Community Bible Assembly of God 27 S. Shasta 140 Mill Creek Dr. 541-826-2767 541-560-3650

Eagle Point Church of Nazarene Prospect Baptist 400 Stevens Rd. 358 M Lane 541-826-4937 541-560-3750

Faith Christian Center Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd 585Nick Young Rd. 131 Mill Creek 541-560-3571 541-944-4962 Churches in Shady Cove Reese Creek Christian Center Assembly of God 900 Butte Falls Hwy. 60 Mallory Lane 541-826-4158 541-878-2834

Shady Point Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church of Shady Cove 14611 Hwy. 62 110 Hudspeth 541-878-3277 541-826-3837 Jehovah’s Witnesses SonRise Christian Fellowship 21083 Hwy. 62 579 Vilas Rd., Central Point 541-878-3977 541-618-8400 Our Lady of Fatima St. John Lutheran 56 Williams Lane 42 Alta Vista 541-878-2479 826-4334 River Bend Community Baptist Upper Rogue Full Gospel Fellowship 137 Osprey Vista Ln. 1015 Palima Dr. 541-878-7379 541-830-3888 St. Martin’s Episcopal White City 95 Cleveland 541-878-2166 Assembly of God 2296 Ave. A. Trail Christian Fellowship 18881 Hwy. 62 541-878-3501 Church on the Rock Meets Assembly of God Trail Community 2296 Ave. A. 399 Old Trail Creek Rd. 541-601-3948 541-878-2554

Trinity Baptist Upper Rogue United Methodist 2555 Corey Rd. 18977 Hwy 62 541-826-3572 541-878-2793

Destination 2011 Page 50 Trail Trail, with a population of 600, is hardly identified The museum in Trail is unique in name and thus along the highway, but it has several important and interesting its history. The museum is called the Trail Creek Tavern places to see. It is another of Jackson County’s unincorporated Museum. The main building housed a tavern and restaurant communities. that opened for business after prohibition in 1935 and had Trail residents get their mail at the Trail Post Office its share of history until it was shut down in 1996. The Upper and they have a museum, namely the Trail Creek Tavern Rogue Historical Society originally wanted the museum Museum. in Shady Cove but when that was not feasible, they saw a Instead of turning at Hwy. 227, continue around the unique opportunity by acquiring the tavern. And the Trail bend on Hwy. 62 and a short distance up the highway on the Creek Tavern Museum opened its doors in 1997. right hand side is Rogue River Lodge, One can learn a great deal about the “good old Rogue River Lodge will salute Ginger Rogers with days” of logging with a visit to this museum. Relics are an “Elegant Evening on the Rogue” celebrating her 100th both inside and outside. Old equipment such as a logging birthday, July 16, 2011. truck from 1940 and an 87-inch diameter water pipe made Dining will be reminiscent of the 40 and 50s featuring from wood take visitors back in time. Museum members classic dishes such as Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, are always on the lookout for interesting old pieces of Chateaubriand, Strawberry Romanoff, and so forth. There equipment. will be a special pink champagne toast to Ginger. Visitors will find a blacksmith shop, the old Trail Pink will be the color of the evening since that was post office the original 12x20 ft. Shady Cove City Hall, Ginger’s favorite color. Table will be set for eight on the back circa 1973, and other artifacts such as an old log wagon lawn/pavilion. Dancing on the pavilion will begin at 6 p.m. built in 1890. The blacksmith shop is crafted from hand- with The Mixer’s Band performing big band favorites. hewn logs cut with an axe about 100-years ago. Attire will be semi formal (sports jackets for men). The museum is reached by turning left off Hwy. Remember, this is mid July. 62 at Hwy. 227 (Trail Market). Make a left turn across As of deadline time for this publication cost for the a small bridge and the museum is on the left. Hours are dining experience was not available. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed through Sun., mid April through For information, all 541-878-2555 Oct. 1, weekends all year. Call (541) 878-2259.

Destination 2011 Page 51 Crater Lake The park can be accessed year round from Med- To reach Crater Lake from Roseburg in the winter, ford via Hwy 62 (Crater Lake Hwy.) north and east to take Route 138 east to Route 230 then south to Hwy. 62 the park’s west entrance. The lake is about 85 miles from and east to the park’s west entrance. From Bend, take Medford. And it can be reached from Klamath Falls by Route 97 south to Hwy. 62 north and west to the park’s taking Route 97 north to Hwy. 62 and west to the park’s south entrance. south entrance.

In the summer coming from Roseburg, take Route A must see on the list of some half million people 138 east to the park’s north entrance. From Bend in the each year is Crater Lake. At 1943 feet deep, it is one of summer, take Route 97 south to Route 138 west to the the 10 deepest lakes in the world and is the clearest lake park’s north entrance. in the United States. Words do not do it justice, it has to The park’s north entrance is closed in the winter be seen. and spring. Dates can vary, but typically the north en- Crater Lake became a national park in 1902. trance is closed from early November to mid-June. Call It includes 183,000 acres. The lake is 4 ½ to six miles park dispatch for the latest road conditions and status at across. 541-594-3000. The lake was formed nearly 7000 years ago when

Destination 2011 Page 52 Crater Lake 12,000 ft erupted sending explosions Reservations are strongly recommended for Crater 40 times greater than the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Lake Lodge and Mazama Village Motor Inn. Half of Helens. One can find volcanic rock from this eruption the campsites at Mazama Campground are also on the in three Canadian provinces and eight states. Xanterra reservation system. Please call Xanterra Parks Crater Lake has some 140 miles of trails, more and Resorts at 1-888-774-2728. than 600 varieties of flowering plants and ferns and Note: The Mazama Viewpoint on the Hwy. 62 some 120 species of birds. corridor will not be open for the season due to the costs The 71-room lodge was totally rebuilt in the associated with operating and maintaining the site. A 1990s. It originally opened in 1915 and was expanded restroom facility is located three miles further north and upgraded in 1922. World War II saw it mostly along the highway for rest stop purposes. closed. In 1989 it was judged unsafe and it was closed. Passes Very little was salvageable. However, the Great Hall was Whether you want to visit Crater Lake National dismantled and rebuilt, the remainder of the lodge was Park many times in one year, or you’re looking to take a gutted. The new lodge, at a cost of $15 million, opened grand tour of many of America’s National Parks, there May 20, 1995. is a pass for you. Each of the passes below is sold at the For an abundance of information, visit http:// park’s entrance booths as well as the visitor centers. www.nps.gov/crla. One of interesting items to review once Crater Lake Pass- Annual Pass Valid at Crater you get to that page is the newspaper. For information Lake National Park and Lava Beds National Monument call 541-594-3000. only, the Crater Lake annual pass is good for one Fees & Reservations year from the issue month. It admits the pass owner Car - $10. (7 day pass) and accompanying passengers in a single, private, Motorcycle - $5. (7 day pass) noncommercial vehile or pass owner and three persons Commercial Vehicles: Start at $25 for capacity to six when entry is by other means. Cost $20. persons plus $5 per passenger. For additional rates call Annual Interagency Pass- America the Beautiful 541-594-2255 or visit www.nps.gov/ Annual Interagency Pass. Available for purchase by

Destination 2011 Page 53 Crater Lake anyone 16 years and older. Good for one year for use Crater Lake Lodge Dining Room - Open daily, at Federal recreation sites where entrance or standard 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. late May to mid October. Extended hours amenity fees are charged. Also available on-line at mid June to late September. Closed mid October to late http://store.usgs.gov Cost $80. May./crla/planyourvisit/hours.htm Senior Interagency Pass- America the Beautiful Lodging Senior Interagency Pass. Available for purchase by any Crater Lake Lodge has 71 rooms and is US resident or citizen 62 years old and older. Good for normally open mid-May through mid-October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. (888) 774-2728. Mazama Village Motor Inn has 40 units and is located in the Mazama Village complex. It is open late May through mid-September, and reservations are recommended. (888) 774-2728 For out-of-park lodging options, please see the appropriate season’s lodging brochure./crla/ planyourvisit/hours.htm Camping Mazama Campground has 200 sites and is open mid-June through mid-September. Running water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings are provided. Reservations can be made calling (888) 774-2728. Please lifetime use at Federal recreation sites where entrance or Note: Weather can impact the opening and closing dates standard amenity fees are charged. Cost $10. of the campground. Access Interagency Pass- America the Beautiful Lost Creek Campground has 16 tent sites and is Access Interagency Pass. Available for purchase by any open from mid-July to early October. This campground is US resident or citizen with a permanent disability. Good first come, first serve only. Please Note: Weather can impact for lifetime use at Federal recreation sites where entrance the opening and closing dates of the campground. or standard amenity fees are charged. Cost Free. Crater Lake Park is always open, but some of the roads and facilities are closed during the winter. For current conditions call 541-594-3000. Winter rules Crater Lake National Park. It can start closing seasonal roads in mid-October and last through June. An average year sees 44 feet of snow dropped on the park. With that in mind, things can change dramatically from the quiet of winter to hustle and bustle of winter. Visitor Centers Steel Visitor Center - Open early April through early November, 9a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Winter hours are early November through early May, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily except Dec. 25. Inside the visitor center building, the US Post Office is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 n. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Rim Visitor Center - Open late May through late September, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily. Closed October to May. Food Annie Creek Restaurant (at Mazama Village) - Open daily, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. late May through early September (7 a.m. - 9 p.m. in July & August). Closed September to May. Mazama Village Camper Store - Open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. late May to late September (7 a.m. - 9 p.m. in July & August). Closed October to May. Gasoline available mid May to mid October. Rim Village Café and Gifts - Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. mid October to May. Extended hours May- September.

Destination 2011 Page 54 Area Oregon State Parks Valley of the Rogue State Park Oct. 1-Apr. 30- Full and electrical less, $20, tent Not in the Upper Rogue, but not far away. Valley $15, yurt- $36, extra vehicle $5. of the Rogue State Park is located between Medford and For information only, call (541) 582-1118 or Grants Pass on I-5. Going from Medford to Grants Pass 1-800-551-6949. To make a reservation, call 1-800-452- use exit 45B. 5687. Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of Joseph H. Stewart State Park shoreline on the Rogue River. The park is available for Located at William Jess (Lost Creek Dam), on both day and overnight use. There are three miles of Hwy. 62 between Trail and Prospect, it is open from shoreline along the Rogue River. There is an easy 1.25 Mar. 1 through Oct. 31. mile interpretive trail along the river’s edge. Hiking or biking on the 11 mile trail, fishing, There are two areas for day use that may be water skiing, rent a boat from the marina (call (541) reserved, one reservable group meeting area. 560-3646 for information) or just relaxing near the lake Other accommodations include: 88 full hookup, is what Stewart State Park is all about. Be on the lookout 59 electrical, 21 tent (maximum site 75 ft.) six yurts, for osprey nest high up in a tree. The birds especially group tent (3 areas.). One rustic yurt is now pet friendly like being near the fish hatchery with the many meals to dogs and cats. Pet fee is $10 per night. Limit 2 pets. that facility offers them. Call 1-800-452-5687 and make your reservation. The park also is close to the large fish hatchery WI-FI service and only about 40 miles from Crater Lake. Rates (subject to change) With 151 electrical (max. site 80 ft.), 50 tent; May 1-Sept. 30- Full rate: $24 group tent (2 areas): picnic (2 areas). Electrical/Water hookup $24 For group tent area and picnic area reservations, Tent site- $19 call (800) 452-5687. Call (541) 560-3334 or (800) 551- Yurt- $36 6949 for park and general information. Oregon State Extra vehicle- $5 Park Campsite information center- 1-800-452-5687. Group (tent)- $70 Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, potable

Destination 2011 Page 55 Area Oregon State Parks water, hookups, restrooms with running water and Day use- $5 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month showers. Playground, bike trail. permit for $30 or a 24-month permit for $50. These 1- May 1 to Sept. 30 and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use Electric w/water $20 areas. Tent site: $17 ADA restroom, boat ramp, swim, fish, next to Extra Vehicle: $5 Denman Refuge. Group (tent): $71, and $3 per person To reserve: 541-582-1118 or for information after the first 25. 1-800-551-6949 Oct. 1 to Apr. 30- Elec./water - $16, tent -$13, extra vehicle- $5 Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint Group tent- $51 and $3 ea. person after 25. There is no fee to use this park. Beautiful, quiet secluded forested area. With picnic tables, hiking trail. It leads to Pearsony Falls, Rogue River and Mill Creek Falls. No drinking water. For information 1-800-551-6949.

Casey State Park Casey State Park is just north of Trail approximately 18 mi. north of Eagle Point, (29 mi. from Medford) on Hwy. 62. Located on a beautiful section of the Rogue River, about six miles before William B. Jess Dam and Lost Creek Lake, it is a very popular fishing spot with a boat ramp, picnic area, restrooms. A nice place to take the family fishing for salmon, steelhead or trout and relax. Access is very easy. For information, 1-800-551-6949.

Mill Creek Falls Touvelle State Recreation Site Only 9 miles from Medford. This is a beautiful day-use park located on the bank of the Rogue River and at the foot of the Table Rocks. Fish, swim, hike, watch wildlife and experience nature. An ideal spot for family gatherings or group picnics, the site has a large picnic shelter with cooking utilities. There’s a smaller picnic kitchen and three sites with water and electricity. Denman Wildlife Refuge is next to this park and teems with local and migratory wildlife -- a bird viewing paradise From White City, take Antelope Road west to Table Rock (couple of miles) turn right and it is at the bottom of the hill. Picnic Shelter-The picnic shelter fee is $50 for the first 50 people, then $1 per person for more people. Make your reservation by calling 541-582-1118. Call 1-800-551-6949 for more information Destination 2011 Page 56 Camping Prospect Ranger District Fish Lake Campground-19 sites, $16/$8 additional vehicle. 47201 Hwy. 62, Prospect, OR 97536 Piped water, flush toilets. Fishing, boating, swimming, 541-560-3400 hiking. By Fish Lake. Hwy. 140 to Fish Lake. Day use TTY- 1-866-296-3823 fee $5. Firewood $5. Call 541-560-3900. www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/camping/ campbydist.shtml Hamaker Campground- Fee $12/ $6 additional vehicle, 10 Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. trailer/RV sites (30’ MH) Well off highway, meadows, wildflowers, vault toilet, well water. 4,000’ elev. Hwy. 62 Rogue Recreation Company is the permit holder for all to Hwy. 230 , N. on 230 12 mi., R. on FR 6530, ½ mi., Rogue River National Forest campsites. Mailing address: R. on FR 900, continue ½ mi. to Hamaker. Call 541-560- P.O. Box 326, Prospect, OR 97536 3900. 541-560-3900 or www.roguerec.comhttp://www. roguerec.com Huckleberry Mtn. Campground- No Fee, 25 trailer/5th wheel sites, well, vault toilets, isolated. 5,400’ elev., Hwy. *Note- FR means Forest Road. Maps and updated information 62, about 6 mi. N. of Prospect, turn R. on FR 60, 12 mi. are available for Prospect or Butte Falls districts. Unless to Huckleberry. noted, reservations are not required. Jim Creek Group Site- One group site- up to 40 people. Abbott Creek Campground- Sites 1-5 OHV. Fee $12/$6 Key at Prospect Ranger District. Elev. 3,000’. No water, additional vehicle, 25- 5th wheel/trailer sites (35’ MH), vault toilet, $40 per night. Reservations needed. About well water, vault toilets, host. 3,100’ elev. 6.5 mi. N. of 8.5 mi. from Prospect Ranger Station. Large 5th wheel Prospect off Hwy. 62, left on FR 68, 4 mi. to campground. trailers are not recommended. 541-560-3400. Adjacent Day use $5. Firewood $5. 541-560-3900. to Abbott Creek. No drinking water.

Broken Arrow Campground- Family sites: single $11 and double unit $14, both $4 addtl. vehicle. Elevation 5,190 ft. 147 trailer/tent camping sites (50’ max). Hot showers, flush toilets. Access to Diamond Lake’s 11-mi. bike loop. One mi. from Diamond Lake, Forest Rd. #4795. Group sites $54 to $132. For reservations call 1-877-444-6777. Season of use- May 15 to Oct. 1,weather permitting. For information 541-498-2531.

Diamond Lake Campground- Fees- Family single $12 and multiple family $18, both $6 addtl vehicle. Elevation 5,190 ft. Lake sites extra $6. Total of 238 trailer (to 35 ft.) and tent sites. Within walking distance of a restaurant. No full hook-up sites, but generators are allowed. Opens June 17. Advanced reservations www. reserveusa.com. Forest Service’s Diamond Lake information center opens May 15th to Oct. 31. Closing Sept. 8, 2010 for major reconstruction of the gate house and removal of hazard trees. Call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations or for information call 541-498-2531.

Doe Point- Fee $16/$8 additional vehicle, 30 tent/ RVsites( 30’ MH). Flush toilets, piped water. 34 mi. east of Medford via Hwy. 140, on Fish Lake. Day use fee $5. Firewood $5. Call 541-560-3900.

Farewell Bend- Fee $16/$8 additional vehicle, handicap accessible, 61- 5th wheel/trailer sites (40’ MH). Favorite for large trailers. Flush toilets, piped water. Host. 3,400’ elev. 12 mi. N. of Prospect off Hwy. 62. Day use fee $5. Firewood $5. 541-560-3900.

Destination 2011 Page 57 Camping Mill Creek Campground- Fee $8/$4 additional vehicle, 10- Thielsen View Campground- Fee $11for single family and 5th wheel/trailer sites. No water, vault toilets. Good for $14 for multiple family with $4 additional vehicle, water, tents. Close to Prospect, 2,800’ elev. N. from Prospect vault toilets. Elevation 5,190. Total of 60 (to 35 ft.) tent about 2 mi. on Hwy. 62, turn R. on FR 030, 1 mi. to Mill and trailer sites. Running water, vault toilets. Off FR Creek. 541-560-3400. 4796, west shore of Diamond Lake. Expects to open May 15th to Oct. 15th weather permitting. Call information Natural Bridge Campground- Fee $10/ $4 additional vehicle, 541-498-2531. no water, 17- 5th wheel/trailer sites, handicap accessible, vault toilets. Exquisite portion of Rogue River. But use Union Creek Campground- Fee $12/ $6 ea. addt’l vehicle, extreme caution along this portion of the river. 2,900’ largest campground with 78- 5th wheel/trailer sites (30’ elev. 11 mi. N. of Prospect on Hwy 62 to Natural Bridge MH). Piped water, vault toilets, hosts, handicap accessible. Campground. 541-560-3400. 3,200’ elev. 11 mi. N. of Prospect off Hwy 62. $5 day use fee. Firewood $5. Call 541-560-3900. River Bridge Campground- Fee $8/$4 additional vehicle, no water, vault toilets, 11- 5th wheel/trailer sites. Northwest Union Creek Resort- National Registry of Historic Places. Forest Pass required at trailhead. Surrounds of large Features Beckie’s Café and the famous huckleberry pie. sugar pines, good trail area. 2,900’ elev. N. of Prospect Grocery, cabins, various accommodations from $90 to $235. on Hwy. 62 about 4 mi., L on FR 6210, about 1 mi. to Near Rogue River Gorge Snow Park, 1/4 mi. away. 56484 River Bridge. 541-560-3400. Hwy. 62, 541-560-3565. www.unioncreekoregon.com.

Rogue Gorge Interpretive Trail- Day use. Heavy use, 3,200’ Woodruff Bridge Day Use- 3 picnic tables, 3,100’ elev. No elev. No water, vault toilets, no fee. Wheelchair accessible camping, vault toilets. 6.5 mi. N. from Prospect on Hwy. facilities. N. of Prospect 11 mi. on Hwy. 62. Close access 62, turn left on FR 68, 2 mi. to Woodruff Bridge. NW to the west side of Crater Lake National Park. Forest pass required.

Destination 2011 Page 58 Camping Butte Falls Ranger District Fourbit Ford- Fee $12/$6 additional vehicle, seven tent 730 Laurel St., Butte Falls. OR 97522 sites, well water, vault toilet. Near Willow Lake, E. out of 541-865-2700 Butte Falls on Hwy. 821 for 8.75 mi., L. on FS 3065 for TTY- 1-866-296-3823 1.5 mi. 3,200’ elev. Call 541-560-3900. www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch Imnaha- Fee $10/$4 additional vehicle. Four tent/ 12:30 - 1pm trailer sites, piped water, vault toilet. Cool. Short walk Fees: - Trail passes are available at Ranger Stations. Cost to Imnaha Springs. Site of historic Civilian Conservation is $30 Corps Guard Station. 3,800’ elev. From Prospect, 3 mi. on Prospect-Butte Falls Hwy to FR 37, L. on FR 37, 7 mi. Beaver Dam Campground- Fee $8/$4 additional vehicle. 2 to Imnaha. tent sites, 2 trailer / 5th wheel sites (16’ max.). Elevation 4,500 ft. No drinking water, vault toilets. Follow Dead Parker Meadows Campground- $10/$4 additional vehicle. Indian Memorial Highway 22 miles east from Ashland Elevation 5,000 ft. 8 tent/trailer sites. No water, vault and turn north (left) on to Forest Service Road 37. toilets. Travel east from the town of Butte Falls on Continue one mile. Highway 821 for 9 miles and turn left onto Forest Service Road 37. Continue for approximately 10 miles. Big Ben- No Fee, open year-round 4,000’ elev., 22 mi. NE Butte Falls off Hwy. 62, fishing, 2 tent sites, no drinking water. South Fork Campground- Fee $10/$4.00 additional vehicle. Elevation 4,000 ft. 6 trailer/5th wheel sites. No water, Daley Creek Campground- Fee $8/$4 additional vehicle. vault toilets. Follow Highway 821 east from Butte Falls Elevation 4,500 ft.3 tent sites, 3 trailer/5th wheel sites (18’ one mile and turn left on Highway 992. Continue about max.). No potable water, vault toilets. Follow Dead Indian nine miles and turn right onto Forest Road 34. Continue Memorial Highway 22 miles east from Ashland and turn along Forest Road 34 about 8 miles. north on Forest Service Road 37. Continue one mile.

Destination 2011 Page 59 Camping and Mountain Lakes Whiskey Springs- Fee $12/$6 additional vehicle, 17 tent, 19 brown bull head are found. Electric motors only. There 5th wheel/trailer sites, (RV to 30 ft.), piped water, vault toilet, is a boat ramp and CXT toilets. No parking fees. Day use handicap accessible. Day use fee $5. (4 sites) Wonderful boat ramp is open during daylight hours year round. trail area for family. 3 mi. NE of Willow Lake. 3,200’ elev. Wheelchair Accessible, ADA Restroom near boat ramp E. of Butte Falls on Hwy. 821 for 8.75 mi to FR 3065, turn and parking. L. for 1/4 mi. to FR 3065-100 and turn L. Continue about ½ mi. to Whiskey Spring. Call 541-560-3900. Firewood $5. Fish Lake- is just a 35 minute drive from Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 140 in White City. It sits at an elevation of 4600 Willow Prairie- Fee $10/ $5 additional vehicle, horse ft., has a lodge with a café, store and a game room at camp, hand-pumped well, 10 sites with 4 corrals at each the lodge. Cabins with a maximum of four are $150 a site, potable water from hand-pumped well, 2 troughs night, to a maximum of eight for $225. Pets can be ac- for horses. Hosted during summer. 4,400’ elev. Adjacent commodated with an extra charge and some restrictions. Willow Prairie Guard Station Cabin can be reserved $15 There are 45 RV hookups. Tents with electric service per night, $105 for 7 night max. E. of Butte Falls on are $27 single occupancy up to 4 people, $42 double oc- Road 821 about 17 mi. to FR 3738. Entering Butte Falls cupancy up to 8 people. Spaces with no hookup at $19 Ranger Distr. from Hwy. 140, turn N. on County Road and $29. Boats, canoes and paddle boats may be rented. 821 from Hwy. 140, go approx. 2 mi. NW to FR 3738. The lake has a maximum speed of 10 mph. Fishing in- turn W. on FR 3738, drive 13 mi. to where FR 3738 and cludes rainbow and brook trout. FR 3735 intersect, L. on FR 3735 for 1/4 mi. to Willow Father’s Day weekend there will be a family fish- Prairie. Reservations needed. 541-865-2700. ing derby. Prizes will be awarded. The derby begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with a weigh in. Entrants must Mountain Lakes be in line prior to 4 p.m. to enter their fish. Entry fee is $15 for ages 10 & older. Under age 10 will be free. Agate Lake- SE of White City off Highway 140. Small lake Full details on the derby and other events as well not far off Hwy. 140. Motorboats are not allowed. Small as a map are available at www.fishlakeresort.net. Or lake. Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch and call (541) 949-8500.

Destination 2011 Page 60 Mountain Lakes Lake of the Woods is nestled at the base of Mt. spectacular fireworks display over the lake. McLoughlin at 5000 ft. elev. The 40 minute drive from The resort is at 14700 Hwy. 140. Their website is Hwy 62 and Hwy 140 (junctions at White City) is a beau- www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com or call 1-866-201-4194. tiful one. Hwy 140 continues on to Klamath Falls. The area is known for winter activities as well, but winter Fourmile Lake- Six miles from Lake of the Woods. Primi- can find Hwy 140 requires chains. Snow is abundant at tive, generally windy. Brook trout, rainbow, small ko- the lakes in the winter and parts of the highway are well kanee are available. Usually opens in early July. shaded from the towering pines. The lake is 7 ½ mi. in diameter, 3 ½ mi. long and Diamond Lake- Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife at its widest it is 3/4 mi. across. estimates there are 400,000 trout ready for the taking at There are 28 cabins, 26 full hookup RV sites, a Diamond Lake this season, ranging 11 to 20-plus inches. full restaurant, a large marina and dock. They say there Diamond Lake is a jewel at 5,182 ft. elevation. It is locat- are nine species of fish including brown trout, catfish ed on Highway 138, just off the junction of Highway 62 and rainbow trout among others. The lake is quite large. and Highway 230, and only five miles north of Crater One can scuba dive and operate a sailboat at the Lake of Lake, and 75 miles from Eagle Point. the Woods. Popular for water skiing, sailing, swimming, The spacious lodge has 90 guest rooms of vari- paddle-boats, jet-skis and mountain bikes are among ous sizes, from motel rooms, to housekeeping and one rental items. four bedroom that accommodates 12 guests. Diamond The lodge restaurant and bar is open seven days Lake has an informative web site that includes data on a week. Other services include a pizza parlor, general all the camping facilities, fishing, rentals of horses, patio store during the summer as well as fuel. boats, charter boats, paddle boats, mountain bike rent- Every Saturday from June 18 through Labor Day als, and all of their other facilities and activities. There from 4-8 p.m. is a family BBQ with music and dancing. are 450 campsites of which 174 are set aside for reserva- Sundays June 19-Aug. 28, musicians will entertain on tions. Diamond Lake, Broken Arrow and Thielsen view the lodge patio from 6-8 p.m. July 3 at 10 p.m. will be a campgrounds are well maintained with paved roads and

Destination 2011 Page 61 Mountain Lakes all of their other facilities and activities. There are 450 camp- the mountain in a day. Individual rates for a day are sites of which 174 are set aside for reservations. Diamond $350 with a minimum of five needed to operate. Lake, Broken Arrow and Thielsen view campgrounds are For information 1-800-733-7593 ext. 754. Visit well maintained with paved roads and trailer pads. www.catskimtbailey.com There are five non-motorized campsites adjacent to the South Shore Picnic area for hikers and bicyclists. Willow Lake- Willow Lake is a delightful place to take the The South Shore Picnic area includes 23 sites with tables, family for a day or a weekend getaway. At an elevation of fireplaces, running potable water, flush toilet, volleyball 3200 ft., its 927 acres 4.4 miles of lake frontage, hiking court, horseshoe pits and a swimming beach. trails, swimming, fishing and boating. The recreational A café is open year’ round. The full dining room area is easily reached. Take Hwy. 62 to Butte Falls Hwy., is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day and which is about 2-3 mi. north of Eagle Point, turn right during the winter on weekends and holidays. and follow Butte Falls Hwy. to Fish Lake Rd., turn right The US Forest Service’s Diamond lake informa- on Willow Lake Rd. The Lake is 22 mi. from Hwy 62, tion is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Butte Falls Jct. There is a store and boat rentals. day at 541-793-3310. There are four cabins, each offering two bed- Access Diamond Lake at www.diamondlake.net rooms, bath with a shower, dining/living area with di- or email [email protected] For camping informa- rect access to the kitchen. tion call 541- 793-3333 or 1-800-733-7593. There are 63 campsites including 19 full hook- Cat Ski Mt. Bailey The lake sits at the base of Mt. ups, 12 water/electric and 32 basic with no hookups, Bailey and Mt. Thielsen. Cat Ski Mt. Bailey is the country’s four cabins, two yurts, and one group camp. Willow longest running back country cat skiing operation. As Lake offers 37 hookups. All sites have barbecue pits and of Mother’s Day 2011 the mountain still had 212 inches picnic tables. There are 11 sites for family reunions and of snow. The total snowfall for the season has been 670 large gatherings that can accommodate 150 and 15-20 inches, that is 56 feet of snow. The Cat Ski operates on 6,000 acres of varied ter- recreational vehicles. rain. No more than 12 skiers and riders are allowed on For information www.co.jackson.or.us

Destination 2011 Page 62 Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest The Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest runs Cree Indian word for bob-tailed horse ( 1828 by French from the crest of Cascades west into the Siskiyous, nearly Canadians working for the Hudson Bay Company). to the ocean. It consists of 1.8 million acres. The Rogue The forest itself is composed of two distinct River drains over 75 percent of the land. geological provinces: The and the There are two forest offices in the Upper Rogue; Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated Prospect and Butte Falls. by snow capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495 foot Mt. Recreational opportunities abound in the McLoughlin located within the forest, from white water rafting to wilderness camping, on the High Cascades Ranger District. The Siskiyou area from lake and fishing to winter snowmobiling. embodies the most complex soils, geology, landscape, Hundreds of miles of trails welcome users of all types and plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. World- and abilities - wheelchairs, horses, bicycles, motorcycles, class wild rivers, biological diversity, remarkable fisheries snow-mobiles, cross-country and downhill skiers, and resources, and complex watersheds define the Siskiyou. hikers. Camping facilities, boat ramps, picnic areas, and The Rogue River-Siskiyou is the most floristically diverse cabin and fire look-out rentals are available seasonally, National Forest in the country with some extraordinary some under rental or use fees. botanical resources. The Rogue River National Forest (until 1932 called The unique character of the landscape has led the Crater National Forest) was established by President to the designation of 324,000 acres of the Forest as Theodore Roosevelt in 1908. The name Rogue River wilderness, and over 200 miles of as National commemorates the Takelma Indians, whose defense of Wild and Scenic Rivers. Wilderness areas managed all or their homeland let early day French-Canadian trappers in part by the Forest Service include: Sky Lakes, Rogue- to call them les Coquins, “the Rogues”. The Siskiyou Umpqua Divide, Red Buttes, Kalmiopsis, Siskiyou, Wild Forest Reserve was established by President Theodore Rogue, and Grassy Knob. National Wild and Scenic Roosevelt in 1905, and the Reserve was designated as the Rivers include: Upper Rogue, Illinois, North Fork Smith, Siskiyou National Forest in 1907. The name Siskiyou is a Chetco, Elk, and Rogue.

Destination 2011 Page 63 Cole Rivers Fish Hatchery The largest fish hatchery in Oregon is located Once the fish reach the swimming stage, they at William L. Jess Dam (Lost Creek Dam) . The Cole M. are called “fry” and are moved to the outside circular Rivers Hatchery raises nearly four million fish annually. ponds or raceways. There are 87 large raceways and 26 Of those, about circular ponds. 1.77 million are Up to 350,000 spring chinook fish will fit in salmon. one raceway. T h e Rearing time hatchery is runs from seven located at the months for early south tip of the release chinook dam. Take Hwy. to two years for 62 to milepost winter steelhead. 29, which is The fry at Casey State are fed every 30 Park. Turn left minutes during at Takelma daylight hours. It Drive and it is takes 1.5 pounds 3/4 mile to Cole of fish food to M. Rivers Drive. produce one Turn right pound of fish. and follow the Most of road across the the hatchery fish Rogue River to the hatchery, located on the east side of are released directly in the Rogue River. Fingerling the river. and legal-sized rainbow trout go to streams and lakes Hours are 7:30-4:30 p.m. For information, call throughout the Rogue Basin. 541- 878-2235. All viewing areas are accessible to persons who are physically disabled. Self guided tours begin at the lobby. The first area of interest is the Hatching Room. Fertilized fish eggs remain here in trays until they hatch. It takes 120 days for the egg to hatch and for the small swimming fish, called fry, to fully absorb their egg sac. From the Hatching Room , the step on the tour is to the Circular Ponds where the fry remain until they are large enough to enter the Rearing Ponds. The Rearing Ponds have automatic feeders which dispense food every 20 minutes from dawn to dusk. You will see nets over the ponds to protect the trout, steelhead and salmon from birds. When the fish are ready to be released they may be trucked to various locations while some are released directly into the Rogue River. When salmon and steelhead are one to five years old they return to the Hatchery to spawn. Workers collect sperm and eggs, mix them together and then they are taken to the Hatching Room where the process begins anew. The hatchery was built to compensate for the loss of spawning grounds when Lost Creek and Applegate Dams were built. After spawning, the fertilized eggs are placed in the hatching room for incubation. There are 66 stacks of incubators, each stack holding 16 trays. Each tray can hold up to 12,000 eggs. Most eggs take 35 to 70 days to hatch.

Destination 2011 Page 64 The Rogue River The world famous Rogue River begins near Crater Lake. From Boundary Spring it heads to the Pacific Ocean–sometimes peacefully, sometimes in Class 5 water (Class 6 being the most dangerous). As a traveler, one can see the river’s origin and within a six or so hour drive be at the ocean and watch the Rogue dump into the vast blue Pacific at Gold Beach, some 218 miles from its origin. Forty-six of the river’s miles are classified Wild and Scenic. Fishing the Rogue for salmon and steelhead has long made the Rogue famous. Salmon season runs from May through July with summer steelhead beginning in July and continuing through November in the upper river. For those wanting to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Upper Rogue, short rafting trips on the river are possible. There are a number of raft rental businesses in Shady Cove. In the Upper Rogue, Class 1, 2 and 3 water can be found. Novices do best staying in Class 1 water. The river changes every year and this year there is an abundance of water being released from Lost Creek Lake, thanks to an above normal snowfall. This can make the river much swifter than normal. Oregon law requires a life jacket for each person in the boat. But they do little good in the boat.

Destination 2011 Page 65 White City White City is one of the unincorporated areas in Cascade Bingo-This is a project of the White the Upper Rogue. It encompasses at least 5,000 people. It City Community Improvement Association with spaces sits at the edge of two important highways, Hwy. 62 that allocated to several non-profit groups. 7455 Highway 62, leads to Eagle Point, Shady Cove, and Crater Lake and 541-830-8946. Hwy.140 that takes one to Klamath Falls. Hoover Ponds- Off Hwy. 140 near Hwy. 62. Part It was once the lumber mill hub of the valley, of the area is locked and requires a key, which is available but federal rules on for $15 from Jackson County Parks. forestry in addition to the Call 541-774-8183. economy has changed it to Denman Refuge- Large area, part an area of light industry. of which runs along Little Butte It also has several new Creek. Birds of all varieties can found businesses as a result of here including blue heron, osprey, its highway exposure. widgeons, eagles. This is a favorite The community of Audubon Society members. Call went through a several ODFW 541-826-8774. year urban renewal White City Community Improvement process. And as a result Association- Meets the third Tuesday at there are improved 6:30 p.m. at Cascade Bingo, between streets, curbs, gutters, Apple Peddler and La Quinta on and lighting throughout Leigh Way, just off Hwy. 62. the housing and The association is the driving industrial area. force and has been for many years White City has to get everything from the urban two elementary schools renewal project to a park and skateboard facility in and a middle school. Police protection is with officers White City. from the Jackson County’s Sheriff’s Department. It has the only swimming pool and skateboard facility in the Upper Rogue in addition to a very nice park adjacent to those recreational opportunities. Incorporation has been a topic of on-going discussion. White City actually began after WWII when the government was ready to sell the property they had acquired for Camp White. Land was sold to a very few. One of those, a man by the name of Glenn Jackson, purchased nearly all the land that encompasses the housing and industrial area. He envisioned a total community with a business section, industry and residential. The industry began shortly after he acquired the land. The housing development began in 1963, followed shortly thereafter with the shopping center. And over the years the entire area has expanded to become what it is today. Parks and Recreation Cascade Community Indoor Pool- Call for hours and activities. Includes senior aerobics, a swim team, open swims. Located on Division Road, one block east of Hwy. 62 and just north of Antelope Road. 541-826-2124. Burns Park- Located near the pool. There is a children’s playground and areas for adults to relax. New playground equipment is being installed in June 2011, as pictured above. Skateboard Park- Located between the pool and the park. It is considered to be the 1st or 2nd best street parks on the west coast. Also can be used for rollerblades and bikes. Destination 2011 Page 66 White City Restaurants 7-11 Food Store Dairy Queen Stop ‘N Go Market 2410 Antelope Rd. 7635 Hwy 62 2362 Antelope Rd. 541-826-7077 541-826-5517 541-826-7550

Abby’s Legendary Pizza Kentucky Fried Chicken Subway Sandwiches 7480 Crater Lake Hwy. 7310 Hwy 62 8336 Hwy 62 541-826-9221 541-830-8600 541-826-9109

Apple Peddler Restaurant Lil’ Pantry Taco Bell 7405 Hwy 62 541-826-8330 7600 Hwy. 62 7511 Hwy 62 541-826-4291 541-826-4817 Bobbio’s Pizza 7581 Antelope Rd. Ling’s Chinese Restaurant The Old Farm House Restaurant 541-826-6566 2265 Antelope Rd. 541-826-8995 6781 Hwy 62 541-826-3735 Burger King Little Caesar’s 7251 Hwy 62 8336 Hwy 62 The Purple Parrot 541-826-1900 541-830-8338 7326 Hwy 62 541-830-8898 Casa Latina McDonald’s 7570 Hwy 62 7421 Hwy 62 Triple Tree Restaurant 541-826-4538 541-826-6669 4999 Hwy 234 541-830-8992 City Grinders Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 2375 Antelope Rd. 7413 Crater Lake Hwy. 541-826-2588 541-830-4000

Destination 2011 Page 67 Butte Falls & Prospect Butte Falls has a population of 450 and it has a communities located in some of the most beautiful mayor and city council. southern Oregon country. If you want to live in a slow- Located about 15 miles off Highway 62 (4.5 paced community, surrounded by forests and good miles north of Eagle Point, turn right at the Butte Falls people, one of these two communities would probably junction), the community is nestled in the pines at an suit your needs. Both Prospect and Butte Falls get quite elevation of about 2,600 ft. a bit of snow during the winter. This is something that is It is from the springs in Butte Falls that the rare on the valley floor. entire valley obtains its water. So while Butte Falls may Prospect also has its own school district, which be small, it is not an insignificant area. became a charter school system in 2009. It is situation The town boosts not one, but two museums and not far from the headwaters of the Rogue and has some it has its own school system, which is in the process of of the most spectacular river scenery found anyplace. converting to a charter school system. Places like Pearsony and Mill Creek Falls, natural bridge Butte Falls was founded in 1906. A mid-westerner and nearby Union Creek. It is gorgeous country. And, by the name of Bert Harris saw the mammoth sugar of course, Prospect is close to Lost Creek Dam. pines and the abundance of water and envisioned what Prospect is an unincorporated community. So like we would today call a planned community. He built a White City and Trail, it has no formal government. But it park or town center, which still exists. His dream was to has some big doin’s such as the Prospect Jamboree and have businesses all around the park. Timber Carnival. The Timber Carnival is one of a few such A mill was built but the community did not events found anywhere any more. It is a one-day event in prosper as Harris had hoped. Over the years a number August. This year’s event should be Aug. 20. Prospect also of things have affected Butte Falls and its neighbor, has a small airport and has an annual fly-in. Small planes Prospect, both of whom depended upon logging. can land in the high country when the valley is fogged in, Environmental rulings and protection of the spotted owl but they need to make a pass or two to be sure there are no combined to basically shut down the logging industry. deer or elk enjoying the landing strip. Butte Falls and Prospect remain close knit Butte Falls always has a July 4th Parade and

Destination 2011 Page 68 Butte Falls & Prospect two years ago began a Memorial weekend celebration Prospect Library in honor of veterans. The celebration in 2011 was on 150 Mill Creek Dr. Saturday May 28. It features a bed race, for which they 541-560-3668 will surely become very famous, while Prospect’s annual Wed. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. parade comes with the Jamboree. Fri. 1p.m. - 5 p.m. Prospect also has special events at the Prospect Hotel. Prospect Lion’s Prospect is about 35-40 miles north of Eagle Meets 1st Tues. 7 pm. at Lion’s Park Wigwam Point on the edge of Highway 62. Butte Falls Organizations Prospect Lioness City Hall - 431 Broad St. Contact Dolores Hall 541-560-3510 Phone - 541-865-3262 nd Hours - Monday-Friday 8-12 Meets 2 Tues. 6:30 pm Community Club Prospect Community Club Mayor - Ron Ormond rd City Recorder- Lori Paxton Meets 3 Tues. 7 pm. Community Club City Council 3rd Tuesday at 7pm @ Community Contact Liz Stewart 541-560-3793 Hall Fire Dept. - 541-865-4383 or 911 Prospect Rural Fire Dept. Fire Chief - Jeff Gorman 541-865-4383 Contact Greg Schaffer Ambulance - 911 Mercy Flights 541-560-3309 Municipal Court - William Martin Meets 2nd Tues 7pm Prospect Search & Rescue (Part of county SAR) nd Butte Falls Organizations: Meets 2 Thurs. 7 pm at Ambulance Barn Butte Falls Historical Society & Museum - Cori Hamon 541-865-3310 Butte Falls Lioness - Louis Hamon 541-865-3310 1st Tues. 1pm Butte Falls Community Hall Butte Falls Vol. Firefighters - Chief Gorman 541-865- 4383- Tues. at 6:30 p.m. Butte Falls Fire Auxiliary Butte Falls Active Club- Lori Paxton 541-865-3624 or 541-865-3262 Mac Field Boosters- 541-865-7748 Darren Kinyon

Community Hall 555 Oak St. Contact Town of Butte Falls 541-865-3262 Upstairs capacity- 323 Downstairs capacity- 102 Kitchen- Call for costs

City Park No fee Reserve through City 541-865-3262 Prospect Organizations Alcoholics Anonymous Meets Thurs. 7 pm., Corner of 1st and Mill Creek Dr.

Home Extension September- June Meets 2nd Wed. 9:30 am. home rotation Destination 2011 Page 69 Libraries There are 13 new libraries in Jackson County. Before Storytime each 2nd Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. they were all completed, the government changed some of The summer reading program will feature Planet the methods by which this county and many other counties Lullaby. On June 21 at 4 p.m. Monte Killingswroth and received money from an agreement dating back many years his daughter Maya Cross-Killingsworth will provide an and referred to as O&C (Oregon-California) monies. afternoon of music with visual entertainment. As a result of the shortage of funds, libraries Shady Cove- 22477 Hwy. 62, 541-878-2270. closed for a period of time. County library service is Hours: Tues- 12 -6 p.m. now contracted out and each library is only open on a Wed. 1- 7 p.m. part time basis. However, the libraries have formed very Fri. 10-2 p.m. pro-communities facilities and have strong Friends of Special summer events include: Tuesday, June Library groups. 28, at 3 p.m. Bugs R Us presenter John Jackson will bring his Owl Pellet program. Registration is needed due to space limitations. In July, Jeff Defty, a wonderful storyteller, from Eugene, will be at the library on July 26 at 3 p.m. Other summer programs will include one on model plays and improvisational guitar for children 10 and older. Call the library for dates and details. Prospect- 150 Mill Creek Drive, 541-560-3668. Hours: Wed. 10-2 p.m. Fri. 1-5 p.m. Storytime is on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

In northern Jackson County there is a library in White City, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, Shady Cove and Prospect. Each has a Friends of the Library (FOL) group that helps the library obtain needed funds. White City- 3143 Ave. C, 541-864-8880. Hours: Mon- 11-6 p.m. Tues. 10- 2 p.m Thurs.12-5 p.m. Sat. 10-4 p.m. FOL meet the 4th Monday 6:15-7:30 p.m. at the White City Library. They operate a bookstore in the library entry hall, which is open during library hours. They have family movies on the 1st Friday at 7 p.m. They are free. Eagle Point- 239 W. Main, 541-826-3313 [email protected] Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat. 10- 4 p.m. Thurs. 12n- 6 p.m Closed Sun., Mon. & Tues. FOL meets on the 2nd Friday from 9-10:30 a.m.. Book sales are held during the year and there is a membership fee to become a Friends of the Library. The branch also has 1st Friday movies at 7 p.m. The summer reading program for all libraries gets underway after school ends in June . This year’s reading program will be One World, Many Stories. Butte Falls- 626 Fir Ave., 541-865-3511 Hours: Tues. 10-2 p.m. Thurs. 1- 5 p.m.

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