2008 IFWTWA Fall Media Trip/Meeting
October 13 -15, 2008
Pre Trips – October 9 – 13; Post Trips October 16 – 19, 2008
This extensive itinerary was put together exclusively for IFWTWA members. You'll be delighted, discovering the opportunities for stories from many different angles.
Our hosts, Southern Oregon Visitors Association (SOVA) and other regional destination management organizations and businesses say:
WELCOME TO SOUTHERN OREGON… Surprising, delicious, varied, and abundant.
Southern Oregon consists of three distinct regions: The Valley, The High Country, and The Coast. Imagine dining on fresh-caught salmon as you overlook the Rogue River or the spectacular Oregon coastline, bite into a rich Klamath Yukon gold potato, relish the taste of Medford's world-famous blue cheese combined with locally grown pears and handmade chocolates, all paired with award winning local wines. We invite you to see all Southern Oregon has to offer.
Conference Headquarters: Centered around the artistic town of Ashland, attendees can experience award-winning restaurants and wines, combined with world-renowned theater, dozens of art galleries, one-of- a-kind boutique shops, historic B & B's, and exquisite hotels. In Ashland and throughout southern Oregon, talented chefs prepare locally grown cuisine to pair with award winning local wines. Day trips will take you to Medford, Southern Oregon's hub; the historic town of Jacksonville; and special events featuring Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, Claret, Viognier (just to names a few) paired with the unique tastes of this beautiful region.
Pre Fam One and Post Fam Three will take you along the most beautiful scenic drives leading to the southern coast. You'll experience jet boating, ocean cruises, beach combing, world class culinary and wineries, and much more.
Pre Fam Two and Post Fam Four will take you to the majestic High Country and Crater Lake National Park. Experience canoeing, bird watching, hiking, historic lodges, and North America's deepest lake, while sampling the area's one-of-a- kind culinary delights. A ribbon of National Scenic Byways await you…Visit southern Oregon where Wonders Never Cease!
On behalf of the entire Southern Oregon Region, we welcome you…
PRE AND POST TRIPS: Sign up for which pre and post press trips you would like to take: Pre Fam Number 1 Pre Fam Number 2; Post Fam Number 3; and/or Post Fam Number 4.
The itineraries focus around food, wine, "travel" and the best Southern Oregon offers. Lodging, food, ground group transportation, and activities for Travel Writers are hosted by the regions or individual businesses. Travel Writers may select both pre and post trips. In some cases, there is an additional charge for guests. This is noted on application.
Attendees on Pre Fam Trips must fly in or drive to Jacksonville, Oregon (nearest town – Medford) by the evening of Thursday, October 9, 2008. Airport pick up can be pre-arranged by SOVA or the Jacksonville Chamber at the Medford's Rogue Valley International Airport. The airport is a 15 minute drive to Jacksonville.
PRE FAM ONE October 9 – 13, 2008
Jacksonville, Grants Pass, Southern Oregon Coast, Roseburg
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Jacksonville, OR is a charming historical town with galleries, boutiques, incredible restaurants, B & B's, wine shops, and home to the Peter Brit Music Festival. The entire town is on the National Historic Registry. You can shop and dine within minutes of your lodging. Accommodations in Jacksonville have been prearranged and are hosted by your B & B proprietors or hotels. Dining will be on your own.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Breakfast on own at B & B's. Vans will pick up guests from their B & B's starting at 8:30am.
9:00am Depart Jacksonville for a 10 am tour or Cary's of Oregon Candy (toffee) factory in Grants Pass. Grants Pass is an artist community, and known for its' outdoor adventure, and the famous Rogue River. Next we travel to Cave junction and tour Taylor Sausages. This family owned business has been making sausages since 1924. Pick up picnic lunches to take to Bridgeview Winery. Enjoy wine samples from the area and lunch overlooking the winery and pond. After lunch we depart for the Southern Oregon Coast along Hwy 199. We'll travel along the beautiful Smith and Illinois Rivers and through the Redwood Forest. At the beautiful Jedediah State Park we'll stop for a 15 minute stretch. The park, predominately old growth coast, was established in 1929,and named after the noted fur trapper Jedediah Smith, who visited its location during an 1826 expedition. Our next stop is Peaks Distillery in Brookings for tour and tastings. This distillery is a producer of premium, award-winning brandies. Now we head for Gold Beach. Named for the gold that was found near here in the mid-1800's, Gold Beach is located where the Rogue River meets the Pacific. Year round fishing, jet boat tours, and many outdoor activities make Gold Beach a vacation paradise. Lodging and dining at various premium locations in Gold Beach have been prearranged.
7:00pm Dinner at Nor'Wester Seafood located in the Port of Gold Beach. "The view, the music, the food are warm, cozy, intimate." The menu includes seafood from the Pacific coast, cheeses from the Rogue Valley, cranberries and blueberries from coastal bogs, hazelnuts and pumpkins from the Williamette Valley, and beautiful Pinots from Oregon's wine appellations.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
8:00 am Vans will pick up guests and luggage from their lodging and transport to custom Jet Boat Tour up the Rogue River. (Luggage will stay on the vans.) Gold Beach is synonymous with jet boats and is the gateway to the wild and scenic portion of the Rogue River. Departing from Gold Beach is the only way to get jet boat access to this pristine "Wild Section." The trips are considered a must-do during any Gold Beach visit — at least in the months between May and October. Two outfits run the boats up the Wild and Scenic Rogue River on trips of 64, 80 and 104 round-trip miles, the longer, the wilder — in terms of whitewater and scenery. Jet boats are designed specifically for safely navigating strong currents and shallow riffles, so you can relax as trained pilots treat you to tall tales and river lore, incredible scenery and sightings of black bear, river otters, eagles and the rare mountain lion. Mail Boat Hydro-Jets is a descendant of the original mail boats that have carried news and parcels from the outside world to settlers upriver since 1895. They run trips in open vessels and in the Rogue Queen, a glass-enclosed excursion boat that's ideal for rainy days and perfect for tour groups and champagne cruises. An adventure with Jerry's Rogue Jets begins in their museum, where just about anything you need to know about the area's colorful history is on display in photos, artifacts and dioramas. Then get on board to learn the true meaning of "wild and scenic" from folks who've run these trips since 1958.
9:00am Custom Rogue River Jet Boat tour begins, complete with brunch provided by Rollin ‘n Dough Bistro Bakery & Delicatessen, fashioning delicate breads, pastry, and cheesecakes for the sophisticate palate (also purveys imported ethnic meats, cheeses, and gourmet food products). Their bistro features table service for soups, salads, pasta, specialty sandwiches, and desserts. We'll take a break at TuTu'Tun Lodge, nestled on the banks of the Rogue River, a four star lodge which combines the comfort of a first class resort with the congeniality of a small hideaway. Our next stop is Bandon for lunch at Lord Bennett's and then time to site see and shop. While traveling to Coos Bay, we'll leave the vans and board a boat in Charleston with Betty Kay Charters (a tip to the deckhand would be appreciated). All luggage is to be left in vans. The tour host will bring your luggage to Mill Casino Hotel. The boat tour is approximately 2 hours and will dock directly at the Mill Casino Hotel. Your luggage will be in your rooms. If anyone is not comfortable on a boat, or weather is a factor, a hiking tour of the South Slough Estuary in Charleston will be available. This was the first estuarine reserve in the nation. 4,700 acres of fresh water streams, upland forest, salt marches, mudflats, open water channel, nature trails, boardwalk and tide flats. Many educational presentations, book-store, restrooms, phone, wheelchair access are available. If you take this tour we will arrive at Mill Casino Hotel by 4:45 pm.
6:00pm Dinner and Reception at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
At your leisure Breakfast at your leisure at the Mill Casino - Saw Blade Buffet.
10:00am Depart Mill Casino. Tour the charming coastal village of Winchester Bay and lunch at Bedrock's on the Bay. We'll depart for the Umpqua Valley Wine Country and check into the Windmill Inn of Roseburg by 2:30 p.m.
4:30pm Van leaves for Henry Estate Winery. Enjoy an evening sampling the best of culinary and world-renowned wines from the Umpqua Valley Region. We'll stop at Kruse Farms before going to the winery. Check out the fall vegetables - pumpkins, squashes etc. and home baked pies and gift baskets are available.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Breakfast at leisure at hotel
9:00am Depart for tour of Umpqua Dairy. This has been a family owned business, located in Roseburg, Oregon since 1931. Umpqua Dairy operates as the largest independent dairy company in Southern Oregon. Next we're off to Ashland for the start of the IFWTWA Media Trip/Meeting. Lunch is on your own.
PRE FAM TWO October 9 – 13, 2008
Klamath County, Crater Lake, North Umpqua
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Jacksonville OR is a charming historical town with galleries, boutiques, incredible restaurants, B & B's, wine shops, and is home to the Peter Brit Music Festival. The entire town is on the National Historic Registry. You can shop and dine within minutes of your lodging. Accommodations in Jacksonville have been prearranged at various B & B's and hotels. Dining will be on your own.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Breakfast on own at B & B's. Vans will pick up guests from their B & B's starting at 8:30am.
9:00am Depart Jacksonville A scenic 2 ½ hour drive through the Cascade and Siskiyou mountain ranges will take us to our first stop, Pappy Ganders in Merrill for lunch. They serve Basin Potatoes – "the best". These potatoes are put to the test – they serve one ton a week . . . they're fried, mashed and baked! Then we are off for Klamath Lake. We'll explore Oregon's largest freshwater lake and Sunset Magazine's #1 Birding Spot on their top five list in the West. Enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the area from your own canoe. Following the tour, relax and enjoy local wine and matching with 12 Ranch Wines. We'll check into Running Y Ranch Lodge around 4 pm. This beautiful resort will take your breath away. Take time to walk along the 3 mile path and enjoy the wildlife. The property includes an Arnold Palmer designed golf course, horseback riding, ice skating, walking paths, spa, pool, tennis courts, restaurant and bar.
6:30pm Dinner at Ranch House Restaurant at Running Y Ranch. Enjoy a casually elegant dining experience with spectacular views, specializing in northwest cuisine and featuring elk tenderloin, buffalo rib eye, and tender beef steak. Enjoy one of their exclusive wines or microbrew's.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
8:30am Board Transportation for Breakfast at Nibbley's Café. Enjoy fresh good, food at "Home of Nibbley's World Famous Oatcakes!" You'll always leave satisfied from this special place for breakfast and lunch. And . . . plate licking is allowed! We'll head north to Crater Lake along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway – All American Road. We arrive at Favell Western & Native American Museum with curator Pat McMillan. This museum is acclaimed as the finest artifact collection in the world reflecting the heritage of the West. The Favell Museum is a rare treasure based on a family's lifelong interest in preserving our western heritage. The museum is the culmination of the Favell's dream to preserve western history and to share it with all who visit. IF AVAILABLE, we will stop at CrystalWood Lodge for interview with Liz Parrish, 2008 Iditarod Participant. Liz Parrish will be participating in the 2008 Iditarod in Alaska this March. There are many fascinating stories surrounding her participation and the sacrifices made – and what many others gave up for her to participate in the race. This stop is contingent on her availability. Next we'll tour Fort Klamath and Upper Klamath Lake. Heading back towards Klamath Falls, the Byway passes through Fort Klamath. This historic area is located in the lush Wood River Valley. Fort Klamath, established in 1863, was the first military post in the region. The guardhouse (museum) contains fort relics, pictures, and houses a small gift shop. Learn the history and see the gravesites of Modoc Chief, Captain Jack, and three of his warriors who fought off the U.S. Army in the most expensive campaign in the West - the Modoc Indian War of 1872-1873. This was the only U.S. war where a General was killed. After lunch we'll head to Crater Lake National Park, the northern jewel of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway to experience the deepest lake in the United States, and seventh deepest in the World. We'll overnight at Crater Lake Lodge.
6:00pm Dinner at the Crater Lake Lodge.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
At your leisure No host. Breakfast at your leisure at Lodge.
10:00am Depart for Diamond Lake. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors. On our way we will tour Natural Bridges. This spot is known for where the wild Rogue River went underground and gently popped back up enabling the Indian people to cross to the other side. Once at Diamond Lake you will have time to walk around the lake if you like or just relax at Diamond Lake and enjoy lunch. By 12:30pm we'll be on our way to Steamboat Inn and we will stop and view some spectacular waterfalls. We'll arrive around 2:30 pm.
6:00pm Dinner at Steamboat Inn. Wine included with appetizers. On own for wine with dinner.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Breakfast at leisure at your inn.
10:00am Depart. Stop for 45 minute walk along the North Umpqua River, then onto Wolf Creek Inn for lunch.
3:30pm Arrive Ashland for the start of the IFWTWA Media Trip/Meeting.
Airport Shuttle
When flying into Southern Oregon, use Medford's Rogue Valley International Airport with non-stop service from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, and Seattle. Airport arrival times must be pre arranged (541-552-0520) and SOVA will arrange airport shuttle to pick up writers. If pick up is not pre arranged with SOVA, there is an airport shuttle service for $24 per person.
IFWTWA MEDIA TRIP/MEETING BEGINS from October 13 – 15, 2008
Ashland, Oregon
Welcome to Ashland
Attendees can experience award-winning restaurants and wines, combined with world-renowned theater,
dozens of art galleries, one-of- a-kind boutique shops, historic B & B's, and exquisite hotels.
Monday, October 13, 2008
From 2:00pm Check into hotels and B & B's. Rooms will be pre-assigned.
5:00pm Opening Reception at Ashland Springs Hotel - Appetizers and wine. Next we'll be transported to dinner at the Peerless Hotel. We'll finish by 9 pm and return to your hotel or B&B.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
7:30am Breakfast at Winchester Inn for writers. Guests to eat at their hotel or B & B in Ashland.
8:30am to 10:00am IFWTWA Meeting Speaker – Michelle D Godfrey, Public Relations Manager, Travel Oregon.
10:00am Motor Coach departs for Jacksonville and a trolley or walking tour. An incredible gourmet lunch is served at Valley View Winery hosted by Jacksonville's finest restaurants. Dessert is offered on the motor coach as we travel through the Applegate Valley Wine Trail. Journey passed 13 wineries and acres of pristine vineyards. Our next stop is at Troon Vineyards. Troon Vineyard is an internationally recognized, award winning, boutique winery located in the viticultural heart of the Applegate Valley. The winery and vineyard are set on a beautiful 98 acre property with breathtaking panoramic views. The tour ends at the beautiful Schmidt Family Winery. Enjoy wine and culinary tastings while touring the beautiful gardens and vineyard. Then we depart for Ashland.
5:45pm Shuttle or walk to Dinner at Dragon Fly Restaurant.
8:00pm Oregon Shakespeare Festival Performance of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in the New Theatre: The travel writers' tickets will be complimentary and any companions will pay $30. Those who want to attend must be in touch with Amy Richard at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 541-482-2111 ext.240 by September 15 and must pay on reservation. Tickets will be released by that date. 24-hour cancellation; no refunds within 24 hours of performance.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
7:30am Breakfast on own at individual hotels.
8:30am to 10:00am IFWTWA Meeting: A chocolate experience at Ashland Springs Hotel
9:30am to 10:30am Check out of hotels. Motor Coach will go to each hotel or B & B to pick up luggage and passengers. Schedule to be announced. Travelwriters will meet motor coach at Ashland Springs Hotel at 10:15am. We're off for a tour and tastings at Rogue Creamery, Lille Belle, Red Rock Glass Blowing - 30 minutes each location and then on to a progressive lunch at Porters, 38 on Central, and Elements. Then we'll have time on own to enjoy Downtown Medford. At 3:30 pm we'll depart for hotels – Rogue Regency Inn and Suites and Red Lion Hotel.
5:00pm Depart for RoxyAnn Winery for a wine tasting and appetizers. Next, we move on to
Harry & David Country Village for a Winemaker Dinner. We'll return to hotels at 8:30 pm.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Breakfast on own.
Depart for Home or depart for Post Fams. Rogue Regency Inn and Suites and Red Lion Hotel Medford offer airport shuttle at no charge.
POST FAM THREE October 16 – 19, 2008
Jacksonville, Grants Pass, Southern Oregon Coast, Roseburg
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Breakfast on own at hotels. Vans will pick up guests from their hotels starting at 8:30am.
9:00am Depart Medford and tour Cary's of Oregon Candy (toffee) factory in Grants Pass. Grants Pass is an artist community, and known for its' outdoor adventure, and the famous Rogue River. Next we travel to Cave junction and tour of Taylor Sausages. This family owned business has been making sausages since 1924. Pick up picnic Lunches. We'll move on to Bridgeview Winery and enjoy wine samples from the area and lunch overlooking the winery and pond. After lunch we'll depart for the Southern Oregon Coast along Hwy 199. Travel along the beautiful Smith and Illinois Rivers and through the Redwood Forest. We'll stop at the beautiful Jedediah State Park for a 15 minute stretch. The park, predominately old growth coast, was established in 1929, and named after the noted fur trapper Jedediah Smith, who visited its location during an 1826 expedition. We'll stop at Peaks Distillery in Brookings for tour and tastings. This distillery is a producer of premium, award-winning brandies. Then, we'll move on to Gold Beach, named for the gold that was found near here in the mid-1800's. Gold Beach is located where the Rogue River meets the Pacific. Year round fishing, jet boat tours, and many outdoor activities make Gold Beach a vacation paradise. Lodging and dining at various premium locations in Gold Beach have been prearranged.
7:00pm Dinner at Nor'Wester Seafood located in the Port of Gold Beach. "The view, the music, the food are warm, cozy, intimate." The menu includes seafood from the Pacific coast, cheeses from the Rogue Valley, cranberries and blueberries from coastal bogs, hazelnuts and pumpkins from the Williamette Valley, and beautiful Pinots from Oregon's wine appellations.
Saturday, October 17, 2008
8:00 am Vans will pick up guests and luggage from their lodging and transport to Custom Jet Boat Tour up the Rogue River. (Luggage will stay on the vans.) Gold Beach is synonymous with jet boats and is the gateway to the wild and scenic portion of the Rogue River. Departing from Gold Beach is the only way to get jet boat access to this pristine "Wild Section." The trips are considered a must-do during any Gold Beach visit — at least in the months between May and October. Two outfits run the boats up the Wild and Scenic Rogue River on trips of 64, 80 and 104 round-trip miles, the longer, the wilder — in terms of whitewater and scenery. Jet boats are designed specifically for safely navigating strong currents and shallow riffles, so you can relax as trained pilots treat you to tall tales and river lore, incredible scenery and sightings of black bear, river otters, eagles and the rare mountain lion. Mail Boat Hydro-Jets is a descendant of the original mail boats that have carried news and parcels from the outside world to settlers upriver since 1895. They run trips in open vessels and in the Rogue Queen, a glass-enclosed excursion boat that's ideal for rainy days and perfect for tour groups and champagne cruises. An adventure with Jerry's Rogue Jets begins in their museum, where just about anything you need to know about the area's colorful history is on display in photos, artifacts and dioramas. Then get on board to learn the true meaning of "wild and scenic" from folks who've run these trips since 1958.
9:00am Custom Rogue River Jet Boat tour begins, complete with brunch provided by Rollin ‘n Dough Bistro Bakery & Delicatessen, fashioning delicate breads, pastry, and cheesecakes for the sophisticate palate (also purveys imported ethnic meats, cheeses, and gourmet food products). Their bistro features table service for soups, salads, pasta, specialty sandwiches, and desserts. We'll take a break at TuTu'Tun Lodge, nestled on the banks of the Rogue River, a four star lodge which combines the comfort of a first class resort with the congeniality of a small hideaway. Our next stop is Bandon for lunch at Lord Bennett's and then time to site see and shop. While traveling to Coos Bay, we'll leave the vans and board a boat in Charleston with Betty Kay Charters (a tip to the deckhand would be appreciated). All luggage is to be left in vans. The tour host will bring your luggage to Mill Casino Hotel. The boat tour is approximately 2 hours and will dock directly at the Mill Casino Hotel. Your luggage will be in your rooms. If anyone is not comfortable on a boat, or weather is a factor, a hiking tour of the South Slough Estuary in Charleston will be available. This was the first estuarine reserve in the nation. 4,700 acres of fresh water streams, upland forest, salt marches, mudflats, open water channel, nature trails, boardwalk and tide flats. Many educational presentations, book-store, restrooms, phone, wheelchair access are available. If you take this tour we will arrive at Mill Casino Hotel by 4:45 pm.
6:00pm Dinner and Reception at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
At your leisure Breakfast at your leisure at the Mill Casino at the Plank House Restaurant.
10:00am Depart Mill Casino. Tour the charming coastal village of Winchester Bay and lunch at Bedrock's on the Bay. We'll depart for the Umpqua Valley Wine Country and check into the Windmill Inn of Roseburg by 2:30 p.m.
4:30pm Van leaves for Reustle -Prayer Rock Vineyards to enjoy an evening sampling the best of culinary and world renowned wines from the Umpqua Valley Region We'll stop at Kruse Farms before going to the winery. Check out the fall vegetables - pumpkins, squashes etc. and home baked pies and gift baskets are available.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Breakfast at leisure at hotel.
9:00am Depart for tour of Umpqua Dairy. Included will be a quick stop at one of the area's largest fruit stands to pick up a few things for the road and then depart Roseburg for Medford.
12:30pm Arrive back in Medford. For those needing hotel accommodations before flying or driving home, please let us know so we can arrange hosted lodging for the night of Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Medford.
POST FAM FOUR October 16 – 18, 2008
Klamath County, Crater Lake
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Breakfast on own at hotels. Vans will pick up guests from their hotels starting at 8:30am.
10:00am Depart Medford. First stop, Pappy Ganders in Merrill for lunch. They serve Basin Potatoes – "the best". These potatoes are put to the test – they serve one ton a week . . . they're fried, mashed and baked! Then we are off for Klamath Lake. Accompanied by birding professional B.J. Matzen, we will visit the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and the Klamath Basin Birding Trail – listed as #1 on Sunset Magazine's list of birding sites in the West! The bus will head south along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, close to many world-renowned rivers for fishing (the Williamson, Wood and Klamath) and the Upper Klamath Lake which is the centerpiece of the Klamath Basin, the largest freshwater ecosystem west of the Great Lakes. The six National Wildlife Refuges scattered across the Basin host over a million birds during peak migration periods, and serve as wintering grounds for as many as 500 bald eagles. We'll continue on to 12 Ranch Wines located in Bonanza, 20 miles south of Klamath Falls. The owners were born and raised in the area. In addition to the
winery, they have a ranch and raise hay, grain and cattle. Next we'll check into Point Comfort Lodge and Cabins
6:00pm BBQ at the Lodge: Yummy's Cuisine.
Friday, October 17, 2008
8:30am Depart for Breakfast at Nibbley's Café. Enjoy fresh good food, "Home of Nibbley's World Famous Oatcakes!" You'll always leave satisfied from this special place for breakfast and lunch. And . . . plate licking is allowed! We'll continue wildlife viewing along Klamath Basin Birding Trail. As we continue down the byway, birding professional, B.J. Matzen, will point out the unique sites. Binoculars and a seasonal bird list will be provided. We'll head north to Crater Lake along the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway – All American Road. We arrive at Favell Western & Native American Museum with curator Pat McMillan. This museum is acclaimed as the finest artifact collection in the world reflecting the heritage of the West. The Favell Museum is a rare treasure based on a family's lifelong interest in preserving our western heritage. The museum is the culmination of the Favell's dream to preserve western history and to share it with all who visit. Next, IF AVAILABLE: CrystalWood Lodge for interview with Liz Parrish, 2008 Iditarod Participant. Liz Parrish will be participating in the 2008 Iditarod in Alaska this March. There are many fascinating stories surrounding her participation and the sacrifices made – and what many others gave up for her to participate in the race. This stop is contingent on her availability. Next we'll tour Fort Klamath and Upper Klamath Lake. Heading back towards Klamath Falls, the Byway passes through Fort Klamath. This historic area is located in the lush Wood River Valley. Fort Klamath, established in 1863, was the first military post in the region. The guardhouse (museum) contains fort relics, pictures, and houses a small gift shop. Learn the history and see the gravesites of Modoc Chief, Captain Jack, and three of his warriors who fought off the U.S. Army in the most expensive campaign in the West - the Modoc Indian War of 1872-1873. This was the only U.S. war where a General was killed. After lunch, we'll head to Crater Lake National Park, the northern jewel of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway to experience the deepest lake in the United States, and seventh deepest in the World. After departing Crater Lake we'll check into historic Prospect Hotel.
6:30pm Dinner at the Prospect Hotel – Motel Dinner House.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
At your leisure Breakfast at your leisure.
10:00am Depart for Medford, stopping for a wine tasting at Crater Lake Cellars in Shady Cove.
12:30p.m. Arrive back in Medford. For those needing hotel accommodations before flying or driving home, please let us know so we can arrange hosted lodging for the night of Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Medford.
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