Sara's Guidebook
Hiking
My favorite past time. Making my way through the 100 hikes in Southern Oregon book by William Sullivan.
An easy hike with fantastic views, less than a 25 minute drive from our place, just 10 minutes outside of Jacksonville.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Applegate Ridge Trail (ART)
An easy hike with fantastic views, less than a 25 minute drive from our place, just 10 minutes outside of Jacksonville.
Moderate hike with fantastic views. Switchbacks at the start give a good workout. Beautiful drive to the trailhead, about 40 minutes from here. Nice flat lookout at the top makes a nice picnic spot.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grizzly Peak Trailhead
38-2E-9.2Moderate hike with fantastic views. Switchbacks at the start give a good workout. Beautiful drive to the trailhead, about 40 minutes from here. Nice flat lookout at the top makes a nice picnic spot.
A difficult 10.4 mile round trip with 2200 feet elevation gain that takes you through a nice variety of scenery and habitats.
Wagner Butte TrailHead
National Forest Development Road 22A difficult 10.4 mile round trip with 2200 feet elevation gain that takes you through a nice variety of scenery and habitats.
Ashland
Our favorite spots to hang, eat and drink in Ashland.
Masala Bistro & Bar
258 A StBest Indian food!
My kids call this the Cream Puff Store. Great coffee, breads, pastries and ice cream.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mix Bakeshop
57 N Main StMy kids call this the Cream Puff Store. Great coffee, breads, pastries and ice cream.
Great pizza and fun atmosphere. Easy to grab a slice or two and have a picnic in the park too.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Martolli's Hand Tossed Pizza Plaza
38 E Main StGreat pizza and fun atmosphere. Easy to grab a slice or two and have a picnic in the park too.
This park has everything- peaceful sounds of the rushing creek, hiking trails, easy pathways, beautiful colors in spring and fall. The park is a hub for activity during the summer and truly a gathering place for the community.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lithia Park
Winburn WayThis park has everything- peaceful sounds of the rushing creek, hiking trails, easy pathways, beautiful colors in spring and fall. The park is a hub for activity during the summer and truly a gathering place for the community.
Great food and service, lovely, elegant atmosphere and be sure to check out the lobby at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine
212 E Main StGreat food and service, lovely, elegant atmosphere and be sure to check out the lobby at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel.
Brickroom
35 N Main StGood food and fun, hip atmosphere.
Jacksonville
Our favorite spots in Jacksonville.
Good coffee and great bagels. Nice selection for hot breakfast and lunch as well. Very cool, historic building, right in the heart of town.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GoodBean Jacksonville
165 S Oregon StGood coffee and great bagels. Nice selection for hot breakfast and lunch as well. Very cool, historic building, right in the heart of town.
Umi Sushi
100 E California StGood sushi spot.
Back Porch Bar & Grill
605 N 5th StGreat burgers and bbq.
Eclectic old house showcasing local artists where you can enjoy the cafe offerings while creating some art of your own.
The Miners' Bazaar
235 East California StreetEclectic old house showcasing local artists where you can enjoy the cafe offerings while creating some art of your own.
Day Trips
Cool places to explore from home base.
A bucket list visit for sure! A beautiful drive to the park from here, about an hour and a half’s drive. The lake is the most incredible color blue.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional del Lago del Cráter
A bucket list visit for sure! A beautiful drive to the park from here, about an hour and a half’s drive. The lake is the most incredible color blue.
Beautiful viewpoints on the way to Crater Lake.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rogue River Gorge Viewpoint
56515 Rogue-Umpqua Scenic BywayBeautiful viewpoints on the way to Crater Lake.
One of the many waterfalls along the Umpqua Scenic Byway.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toketee Falls
One of the many waterfalls along the Umpqua Scenic Byway.
Something I’m still dying to do myself! My friends say the hot springs are lovely but be prepared for naked visitors! 😂
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Umpqua Hot Springs
National Forest Development Road 3401Something I’m still dying to do myself! My friends say the hot springs are lovely but be prepared for naked visitors! 😂