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Oregon Caves National Monument
Tourist Attractions

There are a variety of tourist attractions which include: boat rides on the Rogue River, The "Oregon Vortex", the nationally recognized, Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Briggs Music Concerts, Jacksonville Historic Site, Wildlife Safari Animal Park as well as historical and art museums.

Wineries

There are two wineries near Oregon Caves, Bridgeview Winery and Foris Winery, as well as several others in the Rogue Valley near Grants Pass.

Berries, Fruits, and Vegetables

This region is often referred to as the berry capital of Oregon with blackberries, raspberries, and huckleberries at the top of the list. Several fruit stands and farmers markets with locally grown produce can be found in the Caves Junction area throughout most of the summer. Tomatoes, corn and potatoes are among the most common vegetables sold. Apples, pears and cherries are the common fruit. The region is also gaining a reputation for growing grapes.

During the summer and fall, the city of Grants Pass has a Grower's Market with many local farmers selling organic produce and hand-crafted items.

Local Events

The valley hosts many local events during the summer.

Every second Friday of the month in the summer is Art Walk in Cave Junction and every first Friday is Art Walk in Grants Pass

June: Iron Horse, Shining Stars

July: Bluegrass Festival

August: Blackberry Festival

September: Labor Day Parade

Waterfall and pool near the entrance to Oregon Caves.  

Did You Know?
The stream that comes out of the entrance of the cave is a tributary to a watershed that empties into the Pacific Ocean. There are no human-made obstructions that would prevent salmon migration, which makes this the only cave in the National Park Service with an unobstructed link to the ocean.

Last Updated: August 19, 2006 at 23:43 EST