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Medford and Vicinity
Western Oregon
GPS Coordinates: 44.5629509, -123.3537484
REGIONS > WESTERN OREGON
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Located in Josephine County, Medford is a large city lying along the Interstate 5 corridor between Grants Pass and Ashland. It is the fourth largest metropolitan area in Oregon and a popular destination point for visitors interested in exploring the natural wonders nearby, including Crater Lake, the Rogue River and the Oregon Caves.

Because it sits in the rain shadows of both the Cascade Mountains and the Siskiyou Mountains, Medford and the surrounding region is considerably warmer and drier than the Willamette Valley areas further north.

Exploring the Medford Area:

Applegate Valley
Klamath Mountains
Upper and Lower Table Rocks
Ashland and Vicinity
Jacksonville The Gold Rush Town
Grants Pass and Vicinity
Oregon Caves
Interstate 5
Rogue River Valley

Representative Species of the Medford Area:

California black oak
Hairy manzanita
Red fox
Canada goose
Northern goshawk
Red-tailed hawk
Douglas-fir
Oregon grape
Steelhead trout
Gray wolf
Porcupine
Western sword fern

Suggested Activities for the Medford Area:

Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
Skateboarding
Kayaking
Wildlife Spotting
Photography and Video
Urban Exploration
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