Southern Oregon residents are preparing for camping trips, river outings, coastal vacations and long holiday drives — marking the unofficial beginning of summer travel season.
State transportation officials say travelers across Jackson and Josephine counties should expect heavier traffic, active construction zones and increasing wildfire concerns as temperatures rise.
Popular routes in the region, including Interstate 5, Highway 62 toward Crater Lake, Highway 199 to the Oregon Coast and mountain corridors used for recreation, often…