Have you ever been to Oregon? If not, you need to put Grants Pass, Oregon on your bucket list of places to visit in the United States, especially if you enjoy outdoor adventure. Grants Pass is a mecca in the Pacific Northwest for people who enjoy fly fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking through the forest, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Additionally, Grants Pass is a thriving arts and entertainment community, offering you a really diverse range of activities.
If you want to take advantage of the well-known Rogue River that flows near Grants Pass, then you can find several ways to do it. The Rogue River offers visitors a wild river ride on a whitewater rafting trip. Or, you may decide to experience the Northwest’s top river trip, the Hellgate Jetboat Excursion. This river ride propels you through the river at top speeds and even takes you to some of the Rogue River’s more restricted areas. We think you should definitely take advantage of this unique activity while in Grants Pass.
Other area outdoor recreational activities in or near Grants Pass include fishing for champion salmon, steelhead, and many other fish species along the shores of the Rogue River. Grants Pass, Oregon also has many trails for hikers of all skill levels. Many of these trails follow the Rogue River and include awe-inspiring views of the river, rock formations, and other beautiful Southern Oregon landscapes. You can also enjoy golfing, cycling, geocaching, and much more.
RV camping is also a great way to experience the Grants Pass area. We recommend that you fly into Oregon and look into Oregon RV rentals. A travel trailer is a great way to see the Southern Oregon scenery in style and comfort, and it’s a simple lodging choice that allows you to bring your food, your family, and your belongings with you at all times. You can find many places to camp in your Oregon trailer rental in the Grants Pass area, including Beavercreek RV Resort, Lone Mountain RV Resort, and many other RV parks.
Plus, if you get an RV rental in Grants Pass, you can use it to enjoy both of the scenic drives in the area. You can travel comfortably along the I-5 Corridor and Rogue River Recreation Area or the Highway 199, Grants Pass, and Cave Junction Route. Both scenic drives take you through some of the area’s main attractions, including wineries, vineyards, the Redwood National Forest, Rogue Valley Creamery, historic downtown Grants Pass, and more.
A thriving arts community, Grants Pass also has many art galleries and museums for your indoor entertainment and cultural activities. On the first Friday of every month (except for January), Grants Pass has First Friday Art where you can enjoy visual, performing, and literary arts presented by local artists. Galleries, museums, and restaurants stay open late so you can fully enjoy the presented arts.
Grants Pass, Oregon is a great vacation destination for people with varied interests. You can combine outdoor adventure with relaxation, beautiful scenery, and rich local culture. There’s so much we could say about Grants Pass, so be on the lookout for more posts about this unique area in the Northwest.
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