With the latest series of snow storms rolling through Jackson County in Southern Oregon, we're dusting off our snow gear and waiting for a window in the storms so we can head out for some snow play. If we draw a circle around Jackson County, Oregon and look for winter playgrounds within 60 miles, the choices available to us for destinations are fabulous!
Table Mountain Snow Play area near Hyatt Lake is one of our favorite places to go sledding/tubing. Only about 25 miles from Ashland, Oregon, it is convenient and the roads are pretty well maintained throughout the winter. This location offers easy access, a great sledding/tubing hill, AND Hyatt Lake'srestaurant nearby for a warm lunch or hot cocoa when we're done. Cross-Country skiers and snowmobilers abound in this area. Just take Highway 66 east from Ashland to the Hyatt Lake turnoff (about 19 miles)
With a straight shot up Highway 62 there are many locations to enjoy. Farewell Bend Snow Play area near Union Creekin the Prospect area has another terrific sledding/tubing hill, as well as access to 35 miles of Forest Service maintained cross country skiing trails in addition to 103 miles of marked snowmobile trails, with access located at 1,000 Springs Sno-Park and the West Diamond Lake Sno-Park.
Crater Lake National Park offers free guided snowshoe hikes throughout the winter for hiker 8 years and older up for a moderate trek in this winter wonderland. Bring your properly clothed and fueled self, and they'll provide the snowshoes.
Diamond Lake is ranked as one of the Northwest's best winter playgrounds, with areas to accommodate many different winter recreations. It is a favorite of snowmobilers, while offering areas for tubing/sledding and miles of Nordic trails.
Beckie's Café is our favorite stopping place for a warm lunch or pie when we are done with our snow play in these areas.
An Oregon Sno-Park permitis required to park at winter recreation sites and are readily available through BLM offices and local retailers.
See you out there!
Karen Cooper - OR/CA Mortgage Consultant - www.Quality4Loans.com
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Karen, Beautiful Localism post. Good luck with this.
Bill Roberts
Thanks, Bill! Southern Oregon and Northern California are such beautiful areas with so many unique terrains, it makes for a lot to post!
Beautiful pictures, especially the one of the mountain. I love the snow as long as I'm not in it. I sure would like to visit Oregon, everyone I've ever talked to says it's beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pics.
Vinnie - You would be in the snow in many spots of Oregon today! Some kids got a "snow day" for their first day back after winter break, others had delays until the icy roads were safe enough to be traveled. And all with only a few inches of snow. Like you have in Arizona, Oregon has her desert side. But, add to that an incredible coastline, rainforest areas, lush forests and rivers and outdoor recreation abounds. We love living in Southern Oregon! Thanks for stopping by.
I spent Christmas at my parents in Klamath Falls and stayed at Running Y. It was beautiful. Actually didn't want to get out of teh snow!!
Running Y is a beautiful setting, right near Klamath Lake. Can't blame you for wanting to hang around to enjoy the beauty. Thanks for stopping by, Larry.
Please note that Hyatt Lake Resort owners are being investigated and interrogated for the murder and arson of David E. Lewis. The owner death-threatened David days before his death. Bob McNeely and Jeannie Plante have not been cleared. This is an open and on-going investigation. There are rumors regarding drug use and illegal activities, although those have not been substantiated. Please use caution prior to engaging with this facility.
Anonymous - I wasn't aware of these details, and based on what I've read on this case, it appears to be unsubstantiated heresay, so I am deleting your comment. http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081221/NEWS/812210332