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1. Rogue Creamery

   Rogue Creamery is an artisan cheese company, with people dedicated to sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world’s finest handmade cheese.  The creamery’s history dates back to the Great Depression, and it is globally recognized and award-winning for artisan cheese products crafted…

   Location: 311 N Front St, Central Point, OR 97502

2. Rogue National Wild and Scenic River

   As one of the original Wild & Scenic Rivers in the United States, the Rogue River is a true American icon. Designated by an act of Congress in 1968, 84 miles of the 215 miles of river were protected against development. Flowing from the side…

   Location: 325 Galice Road, Merlin, OR 97532

3. Rogue River Gorge

   The roar of the water moving through this very narrow area between the lava cliffs is very exciting.  Through the years the water has eroded and smoothed some of the raw edges of the lava.  The river becomes a churning mass of white-water flowing  through…

   Location: Highway 62 at Union Creek, OR

4. Rogue River Natural Bridge

   The Rogue River runs underground through a lava tube at this spot, where asphalt trails take you over the drop-in point and walk you to the outfall point. Signposts along the way give information. This educational site is being preserved for public viewing. Seasonal availability (closed in winter) Interpretive signage

   Location: Highway 62 above Prospect, OR

5. Rogue-Umpqua River Scenic Byway

   The Rogue-Umpqua River Scenic Byway, “A Passage for the Ages,” illustrates the importance of the river corridor as it connects the inland valleys and coastal communities that have shared goods and services over the centuries. The byway story is the story of the Umpqua River…

   Location: Roseburg, OR

6. Rolling Rock Park

   Rolling Rock Park includes an outdoor museum honoring the area’s roots in the logging industry and as a rail center and home to six covered bridges. The park celebrates the culture of the Upper Willamette. Don’t miss the local Blackberry Jam family music and craft festival (and…

   Location: Lakeshore Drive, Lowell, OR 97452

7. Roseburg Station Pub

   This local brewery is located in a historic train station in downtown Roseburg. Roseburg was once the terminus for the railroad, and the restoration of the small railroad station has preserved the only remaining operating building.  The restored setting provides a unique atmosphere, making this a great place to…

   Location: 700 Sheridan St., Roseburg, OR 97470

8. Rowena Crest — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

   Around 13,000 years ago, the last (and possibly greatest) catastrophic flood in the Gorge washed over Rowena Crest at a height of over 1,000 feet (more than 200 feet above Rowena Crest). In less than 40 hours, the flood scoured away the topsoil, leaving a…

   Location: Rowena, OR

9. Sahalie Falls

   Sahalie Falls is a beautiful waterfall that provides an amazing sight to see in the summer or the dead of winter. In the winter the surrounding area can be glazed over with ice from the waterfall.  In the summertime it offers a cool mist. You can see the…

10. Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness

    The Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness is a major forest protected by Wilderness status within 40 miles of a major metropolitan area -Portland.  It has many of the most beautiful scenic trails in the Cascades, meandering along the Salmon River(Salmon River Trail) and offering breathtaking views of Mt.…

    Location: Welches, OR 97067