Natural Bridge Loop

Natural Bridge: Oregon's Rogue River

The Rogue River is Southern Oregon largest river, but for a short time it gets forced beneath lava rocks and flows underground before maintaining its form. This is the scene roughly an hour from Medford on the road to Crater Lake.

Kayaking - Rogue River near Medford, Oregon - Dodge Bridge to Tou Velle State Park @3080cfs

First time down the Dodge Bridge stretch of the Rogue. I heard and read that there was some 2+ on this short run. It is out near Sams Valley and the Table Rocks and is very beautiful. The water is absolutely cold. Level was 3080 CFS on the Dodge Bridge Gauge.

Put in was Dodge Bridge County Park


Take out was Tou Velle State Park

Always wear a personal floatation device near water! Here is a great jacket I have myself!
Grab a knife while your at it! Don't get caught up in fishing line and rope.

Beautiful Trail Hiking in Oregon: The BEST hiking in the US

If youre into the outdoors and have a great sense of adventure Oregon is the state for you. Hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, skiing/snowboarding, train rides, dirt biking, kayaking, fishing and anything else your mind can think of. Oregon has it. I was working in the greater Portland area from late august 2018 through December 2018. This is a video on my adventures and travels. Somewhere in this video you will have seen the following: Saddle mountain, mirror lake, tamanawas fall (east fork), abiqua falls, soda creek trail, green lake trail, no name lake, devils cauldron (highly recommend), oregon coast trail, cape falcon trail, Neahkahnie mountain, Oregon coast scenic railroad, downtown Portland, silver falls state park, trail of ten falls, goodpasture covered bridge, pengra covered bridge, unity covered bridge,centennial covered bridge, mosby covered bridge, camp 18 restaurant, camp 1805 distillery, haystack rock, oregon coast, mount hood, snowshoeing mount hood and timberline lodge.

Enjoy

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Kayaking 37 miles on the Rogue River near Medford Oregon

Kayaking 37 miles on the Rogue River near Medford Oregon
first day 5,700cfs
last day 11,000cfs

Hiking Munra Point Oregon

This is what it looks like on the top of Munra Point in the Oregon Columbia Gorge.

Lithia Ampitheater - Expo Ponds in Central Point, Oregon

Drone Footage from around Expo Ponds in Central Point, Oregon.

Flight Over Rogue River, Oregon

John Rachor, who previously served in the U.S. Navy Seabees in Vietnam, is now a Jackson County commissioner. He is an experienced fixed wing and helicopter pilot who has contributed to numerous regional search and rescue efforts. This flight was made on July 10, 2012, over Southern Oregon in his Aviat Husky A-1C bush plane. On board was photographer/videographer Randy Johnson, who was shooting still photography for use in a feature on the City of Rogue River and Wimer. That video, The City of Rogue River's Centennial year, was released in on April 12, 2013, on YouTube.

Flying out of the Medford, Oregon, airport, Rachor flew at 50-85 mph at between 500 and 800 feet above the Rogue River, starting at Lower Table Rock. Heading west, the flight path was through Gold Hill, by Rock Point and Del Rio Vineyards, up along I-5 by the Valley of the Rogue State Park, and then over the City of Rogue River with its beautiful Depot St. Bridge. Rachor then headed north along East Evans Creek Road up to Wimer to capture the famed Wimer Covered Bridge, first built in 1892.

Turning 180 degrees, the plane headed south and followed Evans Creek as it meanders under the Minthorne Bridge and finally through Palmerton Park before emptying into the Rogue River just west of the Depot St. Bridge.

Correction: The Depot St. Bridge was completed in 2006, not in 2008 as stated in the narration.

Soundtrack: Eagle's Flight, by Davey Dad, Pond5

Video ©2012 by Johnson ArtWorks


For information about still photos from this video, contact Randy Johnson
info@johnsonartworks.com

Eagle Creek Trail - Amazing Trip | Stunning Footage

Join us on this amazing backpacking trip into the hills bordering the Columbia River Gorge! The Eagle Creek Trail is one of the best known Oregon state trails, renowned for its amazing waterfalls and moss-covered trees, as well as the crown jewel - Tunnel Falls. We bring it to you like never before seen!
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Soda Mountain Wilderness

The United States Congress designated the Soda Mountain Wilderness in 2009 and it now has over 24,700 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Oregon and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The Soda Mountain Wilderness in southwestern Oregon is an ecological mosaic where the state's eastern desert meets towering fir forests. Prior to designation as wilderness, the Clinton administration designated 53,000 acres of federal land in the area as the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in June 2000 to protect this extraordinary biological reserve.

The Soda Mountain Wilderness encompasses the rich biological and geological diversity in the mountains southeast of Ashland, Oregon. The new wilderness lies on the south side of the Medford District. The heart of the wilderness is the 5,720-foot high Boccard Point where the great basin meets three mountain ranges. The older Klamath Range comes up from the south while the much younger Siskiyou Range extends from the west. Jutting up from the north is the very young Cascade Range.

All of this beauty and diversity awaits YOU!

The Bureau of Land Management's National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of the West's most spectacular landscapes. It includes over 886 federally recognized areas and approximately 27 million acres that include Wilderness areas.

With the passage of the Omnibus Public Land Act in March 2009, the BLM now manages eight Wilderness Areas across nearly 247,000 acres in Oregon. The BLM also manages one Wilderness Area in Washington covering 7,142 acres. In addition, the BLM currently protects wilderness values on 82 Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) and five Instant Study Areas in Oregon totaling more than 2.6 million acres and one WSA in Washington totaling 5,557 acres.
Wilderness is Congressionally-designated piece land that is managed in accordance with the Wilderness Act of 1964 to ...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness. Wilderness areas are places where natural processes take precedent; areas managed so that nature remains substantially unchanged by human use. Rugged trails provide the only access into wilderness, and travel is restricted to foot or horseback.

This map will allow you to plan your trip, navigate the wilderness, and enjoy its solitude and splendor. Before you head out to this area be sure you know how to use a map and compass. To learn a little more about map and compass navigation check out our video on YouTube:

youtube.com/watch?v=D6pIxovHLYM

Winter Storm - Mill Creek Falls, Prospect OR

One of the best hikes in Southern Oregon, Mill Creek Falls has two water falls over 100ft high. My friend and I hiked down the step ravine to get as close as we could to the raging river. Filmed on my GoPro at 2.7k at 60fps.
Taken 12/18/15.
Song: Needtobreathe - Multiplied

I do not own the rights to this song

Table Rocks in Southern Oregon

The 4,864-acre Table Rocks Management Area is cooperatively owned and administered by the Medford District Bureau of Land Management (2,105 acres) and The Nature Conservancy (2,759 acres). Memorandums of Understanding signed in 2011 and 2012 with the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians allow for coordinating resources to protect the Table Rocks for present and future generations. A cooperative management plan for the area was completed in 2013.

The Table Rocks trails are some of the most highly used trails in the Rogue Valley—almost 50,000 people hike the trails to the top each year. You could be one of hundreds of hikers enjoying the wildflowers and scenic vistas on a beautiful spring day, or you could be the lone hiker on a cold, foggy winter day. Some people like to linger and take their time getting to the top, watching for birds and identifying wildflowers on the way, while others run the trail and focus on getting a workout.

During the spring months, BLM Rangers lead large school groups on guided hikes Tuesday through Fridays, stopping often along the trail. To encounter fewer people and school groups, consider hiking in the early morning or early afternoon on weekdays.

To find out more about this stunning area head on over to:

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Author Doug Lorain shares images from some of the hikes found within 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon, 2nd Ed.

Drone Tour - Rogue River Gorge, Oregon

The Rogue River Gorge is located on Crater Lake Highway next to Becky's Diner.

Music is Wonderful World by DJ Quad. He can be found on Soundcloud.

This video was taken by John Kellogg, a legally registered drone pilot. All local, state, and federal laws were followed in this flight. Contact for questions or usage rights.

Grants Pass, Oregon

The city of Grants Pass is located on the banks of the Rogue River in southern Oregon. The first Post Office was established in 1865 and the town was incorporated in 1887, a year after it had become the county seat.
Today the city and surrounding area boasts 35 thousand residents, where, as you quickly become aware.... it's all about the climate! Enjoy the journey.
The Rogue River is the centerpiece of Grants Pass. It draws thousands of tourists to it's Wild and Scenic whitewater every year.
The river also drew the first people to live in this valley, The Takelma. The Takelma and other indigenous groups lived along the river and flourished for thousand of years.
The discovery of gold spurred the first white settlement of the region in 1852.
Today the the city has transitioned from a timber based economy to more of a tourism and retail center.
In 1922, a group of local businessmen incorporated the Grants Pass Cavemen. Taking their name from the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument. This statue was erected in 1971 to honor the cavemen and the recently refurbished statue now greets visitors at the north end of town. Also here is an information center packed full of points of interest for a visit to Grants Pass and the surrounding area.
It really is all about the climate as Grants Pass enjoys a climate of short hot summers with mild seasons in between.
It is said the It's the Climate sign got its start before the turn of the century when business owners would advertise their offerings over the street with similar signs made of cloth. Today the lit sign proudly carries on the tradition.Just past the sign is historic G street. Some of the first buildings erected in Grants Pass are here.
For the history buff the Josephine County Historical Society is the place to visit. The House Museum is on the corner of 5th and J Streets and the Research Library is next door on the corner of 5th and K Streets, a few short blocks from the G Street Historical District.
Grants Pass is known for its parks. Some of which are just a few square feet across. Riverside Park is the largest in the city. The acres of lush grounds are a locals favorite. The park is located on the Rogue River near where the first ferries operated and also where the first bridge over the Rogue River was built in the late 1800's.
Opposite of the park is where the jetboats launch for the summer season of trips down the river. Grants Pass, Oregon, I hope you enjoyed the journey.... Until next time... I'm Scott Walter.

Kayaking NF Rogue River Mill Creek Oregon Whitewater

Well, I got to check off another run that has intrigued me since I first started kayaking. Nf Rogue Mill Creek section was awesome. American Whitewater description The first 1.3 miles from Mill Creek Falls to North Fork / Prospect powerhouse contains 10 to 15 Class IV drops.
It was definitely the most continues run I've done yet. The camping up there is great also. I will be keeping my calendar clear for next years release. It was great seeing some familiar faces and meeting new ones. Shout out to Noah's Wilderness Adventure for the amazing shuttle service.

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One of the first drone flights - Rogue River- Medford, OR

Filmed with DJI Phantom 3 standard

The Elk Creek Adventure - Trail, Oregon

The Elk Creek Adventure- The Adventure is now!
Check out members Peter Mason and J Brett Turnbull getting their radventure on in beautiful Trail, Oregon! Join the team in 2016!

Explorin' Oregon - Sweet Creek Falls - Pacific Northwest Outdoors

We love to explore new places. This is our trip to the Sweet Creek Falls trail in the Siuslaw (pronounced sigh-YEW-slaw) National Forest. Excellent trail, very accessible (we had our 2 year old with us, and she was fine, though I did end up carrying her most of the way), and easy to moderate hiking depending on where you go.

The waterfall itself was really amazing, and viewable from two different platforms, upper and lower.

Another interesting feature was the bridge that was built hanging off of the side of a cliff. You could mostly tell that it was a solid bridge, but it was still a bit exciting going back and forth being able to see the rocks and water below through the grates in the flooring.

This trail is located West of Florence, OR about 30-40 minutes up Highway 126.

Here is some more info about this area:

Explore Oregon Recreation: Eight Dollar Mountain and Jeffrey Pine Loop Trails

Eight Dollar Mountain may have gotten its name from a nearby discovery of a gold nugget worth $8.00. Another story is that a man wore out a pair of shoes worth $8.00 walking around its base. On March 25, 1856, the Battle of Eight Dollar Mountain, a skirmish in the Rogue River Indian War, was fought in this area.

The Eight Dollar Mountain Darlington fen is characterized by the California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica), a carnivorous plant which feeds on insects when they become trapped in the vase shaped leaves of the plant. This area is one of the larger, more easily accessible fens in the Illinois Valley. The area is considered a fen, rather than a bog because water travels through the pitcher plant area from intermittent streams. A bog area has standing water, which is not fed by outside sources.

Eight Dollar Mountain features two trails. The upper trail is a 1/8 mile boardwalk. The lower trail, for those seeking more of a challenge, is a 1 mile loop that overlooks the Illinois River.

Driving Directions:
Drive south on Highway 199 from
Grants Pass and proceed past Selma. Approximately 3.5 miles
south of Selma, turn right on Eight Dollar Road (FS 4201). Approximately 0.8 mile is Eight Dollar Mountain. Turn left into
the parking area alongside the road. The trailhead is located
across the road up the paved driveway. Parking near the trailhead and restroom is limited to handicapped only.

Location: 38 S, 8 W, Sec 28;
Longitude and Latitude: 42 13 55.36856, -123 39 33.24131

For more information:
3040 Biddle Road
Medford, OR 97504
541-618-2200