Southern Oregon and all it's beauty awaits you in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley, with the world famous Rogue River, surrounded by the Cascade Mountains and the Coastal Range. Fishing, hunting, hiking, golf, mountain biking and rafting can all be enjoyed by residents. Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland Jacksonville and the Illinois Valley are just some of the many great places to live. All this fun is here with sun too! Southwestern Oregon boasts one of the mildest climates in the Northwest! Average annual rainfall is approximately 32 inches, comparable to the San Francisco Bay Area and much less than climates farther north! The wind velocity is among the lowest in the nation! Snowfall on the valley floor is minimal, only 2-3 inches each year.

Grants Pass is located in southern Oregon about 60 miles north of the California border. It is a town filled with beauty, history and scenic attractions. Downtown Grants Pass recently earned the distinction of a National Historic District because of its historic buildings and homes. Downtown is filled with antique and collectible shops, ice cream parlors, and sidewalk espresso stands. Be sure to stroll through downtown and enjoy the beautifully restored historical buildings. The highlight of Grants Pass is the mighty Rogue River flowing through town. Riverside Park is located right on the Rogue River and is a wonderful place to picnic and walk along the Rogue.

 
Jacksonville is located about seven miles west of Medford and fifteen miles north of Ashland Oregon. Historical Jacksonville is one of the most historically significant communities in the western United States. Filled with historical landmarks this town offers visitors to share in the experience of a bygone era.
  
Illinois Valley "Home of the Oregon Caves" and the this surrounding area of Southern Oregon were once part of a continental margin. They lie at the western end of the Siskiyou Mountains, where they abut the Coastal Range. The Oregon Caves", which are located about 20 miles east of town, off Hwy. 46.. It serves as a home base for visitors from around the world, many of whom travel to the Illinois Valley to see the unique geologic wonder. The wondrous Illinois River borders Cave Junction on the west. There are plenty of shops and other amenities available serving the 15,000 rural residents of the Illinois Valley, along with the thousands of visitors who pass through annually. • Cave Junction Chamber of Commerce
 
Merlin, Sunny Valley, Wolf Creak, Gold Hill, Rogue River, Talent, Phoenix, White City, Shady Cove, Eagle Point, Kerby, Wonder, Cave Junction, and Applegate Valley are some of the other great town & cities in the Southern Oregon Area!
 
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