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Watson Falls © Umpqua's Last Resort singing springs resort Singing Springs Resort offers guests direct access to the wildest, most scenic ride down the Rogue River. Enjoy tubing, fishing or just hanging out and enjoying the great outdoors. A hike in these woods brings experiences of wild deer, singing birds, fragrant grasses and scented pines to your existence. It's pure heaven. At the end of your trip, unwind at the Foster Bar, where you'll find the largest buffet and salad bar on the river. Get your fill of fresh fruits and veggies plucked from local gardens, before heading off to your cabin or cottage to region 3: southwest coast region 3: southwest coast The Gateway to Your Rogue River Vacation spend an evening reading a book by the firelight, playing a mean game of checkers with your kids or just gazing out the window. Whatever you decide to do, we offer the best home base you can find for your Rogue River vacation. Singing Springs Resort on the Rogue River P.O. Box 68 Agness, Oregon 97406 877-330-3777 (toll free) 541-247-6162 (local) singingspringsresort.com the oregon vortex The Oregon Vortex, located halfway between Grant’s Pass and Medford in the historic mining community of Gold Hill, is a must-do for any visitor to the area. The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery offer a glimpse of a strange world where the improbable is the commonplace and every day physical facts are reversed. It is a unique area of naturally occurring visual and perceptual phenomena, which can be captured on film. No matter your education or profession you will find a challenge to all your accepted theories. The vortex is a spherical field of force, half above the ground and half below the ground. Among the unique phenomena to be observed here are such as another person, on a level platform, recedes from you towards magnetic south, they appear taller. When they approach you, coming towards magnetic south, they become shorter. You are invited to come take the educational tour of the Vortex and the House of Mystery and experience the challenges to the laws of perspective as we know them, that must be seen to be believed. Come see the copper pipe and magnet demonstration, (also know as the Eddy Current Tube) that demonstrates the electromagnetic principle known as “Lenz’s Law”). Browse the 62 umpqua's last resort selection of educational, experimental toys in the gift shop and see the popular Copper Pipe and Magnet educational device that can be purchased as a gift or souvenir. Group and individual tours are available. Large groups by reservation. Reservations can be made by calling (541) 855-1543. Open 9 am to 4 pm March through October and 9 am to 5 pm June, July and August. Check out the website: www.oregonvortex.com! The OREGON VORTEX and location of the World Famous In the heart of Gold Country 541-855-1543 www.oregonvortex.com 4303 Sardine Creek Left Fork Road, Gold Hill, OR 97525 oregon Travel and Recreation Guide Wilderness RV Park & Campground If you’re looking for spectacular river views, thundering waters and towering firs in the landscape, pull into Umpqua’s Last Resort Wilderness RV Park & Campground on the North Umpqua River at Dry Creek. Known as Oregon’s emerald jewel getaway to Crater Lake, this privatelyowned recreational vehicle park offers full hookup RV sites, water and electric tent sites, four camper-cabin rentals, a three-bedroom log vacation home rented in entirety or by the bedroom, a sportsman’s cottage with room for up to eight people, and that’s just the beginning. Umpqua’s Last Resort also offers mountain biking and waterfall www.oregoncoast101hwy.com tours for all levels. Catering, sporting, and whitewater rafting guides and services for pure pleasure and relaxation are all within reach. The Dry Creek Store stocks fuel and propane, beer, wine, ice and snacks, has a full service deli with wonderful sandwiches and breakfast to order. RV Sites • Cabins • Vacation Rentals Tent Sites • Wifi • Country Store & Deli Come see us at Umpqua’s Last Resort Wilderness RV Park & Campground: 115 Elk Ridge Lane Idleyld Park, Oregon 97447 For more information or to make reservations, call 541-498-2500 or visit www.golastresort.com Outfitters & Reunions 115 Elk Ridge Lane - Idleyld Park N. Umpqua Hwy 138 at Dry Creek UmquasLastResort.com 541-498-2500 63