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Region in Oregon, United States
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Southern Oregon is a region of Oregon south of the Willamette Valley, east of the Coast, but west of the arid Eastern Oregon region.
By plane
While there are several small airports in the region, the primary airport for commercial travel is the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR), in Medford.
By car
The most popular way to visit southern Oregon is by car.
While mostly mountainous, southern Oregon has a well-maintained network of roads that connects most cities and towns. Biking is also an option, if you plan to be in the same area for a while.
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Ashland is a city in Southern Oregon located at the south end of the Rogue Valley, only about 15 miles from the California border.
Canyonville is a small town of about 1,600 people in Southern Oregon.
Cave Junction is a city in Southern Oregon, known as the gateway to the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument.
Grants Pass is a city in Southern Oregon. The slogan for the city is “It’s the Climate,” and nothing could fit the town better.
Klamath Falls (sometimes called Klamath by locals) is a small Southern Oregon city found in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range. Klamath Falls is at the southern end of Klamath Lake in the large Klamath Basin.
Medford is a city in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. The town is southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping.
Merlin is a town in Southern Oregon.
Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally.
Talent is a city in Southern Oregon.
family-focused opportunities to explore a marble cave, visit a National Historic Landmark (the Oregon Caves Chateau), hike trails through ancient forests, and earn a Junior Ranger Badge.
Crater Lake National Park is a national park in southern Oregon, in the United States. The centerpiece of the park is Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, known for its deep blue color.
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