Rain, clouds, or shine, Floatropica has, and will continue to, brighten the advent of Summer for locals. Floatropica is an annual event organized voluntarily by SOU alums. The organizer interviewed requested to remain anonymous, because when they attend, they want to be in on the festivities. Floatropica is an evolution[Read More…]
Outdoors
Massive Expansion Of Hunting And Fishing Proposed
Beginning today (May 27), the public will have 30 days to comment on the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, opening or expanding more than 1,450 opportunities across 111 stations in 32 states. The notice will be[Read More…]
Watch for Motorcycles as Riding Season Begins
As warmer weather brings more motorcycles onto Oregon roads, transportation safety officials are urging both drivers and riders to take extra precautions following hundreds of motorcycle crashes and dozens of fatalities statewide last year. The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Office highlighted Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May by[Read More…]
Officials Warn Residents To Prepare Early For Severe Wildfire Season
With drought emergencies already declared in counties across Oregon, state emergency officials are warning residents to prepare now for what could become one of the driest and most dangerous wildfire seasons in more than a decade. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging households to create evacuation plans,[Read More…]
Oregon Events Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
The Bureau of Land Management is inviting Oregonians to take part in a series of public events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, while also marking the agency’s 80 years of public land stewardship. The events are part of the nationwide Freedom 250 commemoration and are designed[Read More…]
Prepare For Busy Summer Roads, Fire Season
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[Read More…]
Southern Oregon Drivers Should Expect Delays As Highway Projects Continue Through Summer
Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties this summer may encounter construction zones, lane closures and traffic delays as several major transportation improvement projects continue across Southern Oregon. Projects range from bridge repairs near Lost Creek Lake to Interstate 5 pavement work north of Grants Pass and accessibility upgrades in[Read More…]
Gold Dust Day Returns To Gold Hill
As temperatures begin rising across Southern Oregon and festival season returns to the Rogue Valley, communities throughout the region are preparing for another summer filled with local traditions, parades, music, food, and family gatherings. Events like Boatnik over Memorial Day weekend, Rooster Crow on June 26 and 27, and the[Read More…]
The Community Can Help Feed Neighbors At The Garden
With a reported estimate of 11.5 percent of Jackson County residents who are identified as being food insecure, meaning being in a position of having limited or uncertain access to food due to economic conditions, community gardens like the Rogue River Food Garden may be the best local defense. Its[Read More…]
Campfire Safety Ahead Of Summer Season
As warmer weather draws more visitors to campgrounds and beaches, Oregon State Parks is reminding campers to practice safe campfire habits to help prevent wildfires and protect public lands. Officials say campfires remain a popular part of the outdoor experience, but unattended or improperly extinguished fires can quickly become dangerous.[Read More…]