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In June of 2026, all the entries in this category were checked. Any no longer in operation were removed.
| Establishment | Description | Submitter | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activities for Visiting Grandchildren (and ANYONE) | Collected Ideas for Activities for Visiting Grandchildren. Ideas collected from RVM residents in February 2022 and updated March 2024. More can be found through Google. The best idea for time with your grandchildren is to spend quality time with just them, enjoying cooking, reading, gardening together or just walking the grounds at RVM to spot turkeys, quail, ducks, deer and rabbits. | Barbara Maxfield | 3/24/24 |
| ***************** | MEDFORDAND SURROUNDING AREAS | ||
| MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK | MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK (541-613-1638) (open April-Oct; limited times so call in advance) | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-0N MUSEUM | SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-0N MUSEUM 1500 E Main St, Ashland (541) 482-6767 Wed-Sun from 10am-5pm Adults 12.50, Child 10.50 (Special rates on first Sunday) | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Arts and crafts, STEAM-based play, maker space, special programming 413 West Main Street, Medford (541-772-9922) Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Children 15.00; Adults 10 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| HARRY & DAVID'S FACTORY | HARRY & DAVID'S FACTORY tour - tours run Monday-Friday at 9:15am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:45pm Call ahead for reservations (877) 322 8000 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| ROGUE ROCK GYM | ROGUE ROCK GYM (all levels of rockclimbing) 3001 Samike Drive - (541) 245-2665) Day pass: adults 20, youth 18 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| CRATER ROCK MUSEUM | CRATER ROCK MUSEUM at Central Point Crater Rock Museum houses the finest displays of rocks, minerals and gems on the West Coast. 2002 Scenic Ave, Central Point, OR 97502-2185 Adults 7, seniors 6, students 5 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| ROGUE VALLEY FAMILY FUN CENTER | ROGUE VALLEY FAMILY FUN CENTER (by the Expo) Large indoor/outdoor entertainment hub with arcade games, rides, mini-golf & dining options 1A Penninger Rd, Central Point - Opens 12PM (541) 664-4263 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| ROGUE X | ROGUE X 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford (541-774-2400) State-of-the-art aquatics and events center with two water slides, pool with interactive play structure and outdoor splash pad Open Swim Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-1:30pm; 6:30-8:30pm Friday: 11:30-1:30pm, 3-5pm, & 6-8pm Saturday: 11-1pm, 2-4 pm & 5-7pm Sunday: 11-1pm, 2-4 pm, 5-7 pm Drop-in fees: youth 5 (resident) or 6 (nonresident); adult 7 (resident) or 8 (nonresident); senior 5 (resident) or 6 (nonresident) | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| BEAR CREEK PARK | BEAR CREEK PARK - Playground - Siskiyou Blvd There is so much at this park - a lot of grass, trees for shade, a skate park, tennis courts, kids climbing playground, bathrooms (clean for public park), paved path for walking/bike riding. | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - Entertainment area at entrance, Central Point | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| ROGUE VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CENTER | ROGUE VALLEY EQUESTRIAN CENTER - horseback riding by appointment -1663 S Stage Rd., Medford | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| SKATEBOARD PARKS | SKATEBOARD PARKS in Medford (in Bear Creek Park), Talent and Ashland | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| SPLASH PARKS | SPLASH PARKS (usually open from Memorial Day to Labor Day) - recommend were: DON JONES MEMORIAL PARK - 223 W Vilas Rd, Central Point - (541) 664-3321 FICHTNER-MAINWARING PARK - 334 Holmes Ave, Medford | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| ***************** | WALKS AND HIKES | 6/9/24 | |
| RVM CAMPUS | RVM CAMPUS - walk the dirt road below the west side of the Plaza and look for squirrels, deer, jackrabbits and deer; acorn woodpeckers, jays and other birds. | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| BEAR CREEK GREENWAY | BEAR CREEK GREENWAY - walking and bike path - many approaches (see website map) | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| LARSON CREEK PATH | LARSON CREEK PATH - nearby, parallels Barnett Road and extends east from the Bear Creek Greenway through primarily residential neighborhoods to North Phoenix Road - enter from Ellendale or Junipero | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| LITHIA PARK | LITHIA PARK in Ashland - beautiful gardens, trails and playground | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| BRITT LOOP TRAIL | BRITT LOOP TRAIL from Britt Park parking lot (Jacksonville) - several trails | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| **************** | FURTHER AFIELD | 6/9/24 | ROXY ANN and TABLE ROCK | ROXY ANN and TABLE ROCK Hikes | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| OREGON CAVES | OREGON CAVES https://www.nps.gov/orca/index.htm - Cave Junction, OR 97523 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| LAKE OF THE WOODS | LAKE OF THE WOODS - 43 miles East of Medford toward Klamath FALLS - a natural lake near the crest of the Cascade Range in the Fremont-Winema National Forest | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| MacGREGOR PARK | MacGREGOR PARK at Lost Creek (Highway 62) and then follow the road first to visit the fish hatchery and then beyond to the top of the dam. | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| PACIFIC CREST TRAIL | PACIFIC CREST TRAIL (go up Hwy 66); walk part of the trail; lunch at Green Springs Inn. | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| THE GLASS FORGE GALLERY | THE GLASS FORGE GALLERY & STUDIO (glassforge.com) 501 SW G Street, Grants Pass (541-955-0815) Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| WILDLIFE IMAGES | WILDLIFE IMAGES in Merlin (near Grants Pass) animal rehab center - 11845 Lower River Rd, Grants Pass (541) 476-0222 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| THE BEAR HOTEL | THE BEAR HOTEL 2101 NE Spalding Ave, Grants Pass Call 541-479-3351 to schedule a tour Monday-Friday at no charge | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| ALPACA RANCH | ALPACA RANCH at Lone Ranch (541) 821-8071 Reservations 13856 Weowna Way, White City, OR 97503-8535 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| HELLGATE JETBOAT EXCURSIONS | HELLGATE JETBOAT EXCURSIONS - 966 SW 6th St, Grants Pass 541) 479-7204 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| CRATER LAKE | CRATER LAKE & walks along Rogue River (Hwy 62) | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| WILDLIFE SAFARI | WILDLIFE SAFARI - 600-acre zoo with animals from around the world & a 4.5-mile drive-thru loop - 1790 Safari Rd, Winston, OR 97496 | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| MOUNT ASHLAND SKI PARK | MOUNT ASHLAND SKI PARK | Barbara Maxfiefd | 3/24/24 |
| Enchanted forest amusement park | Anyone know about this park south of Salem? My niece and her teenage daughter are coming to Oregon and will be here the end of this month. Looking for things to entertain the daughter for the short time they are here. Any suggestions would be appreciated! | Diane Friedlander | 7/12/26 |
| Enchanted forest amusement park | Yes, please reply to all , so we can also know what is available to do with visitors. | Jamie Harris | 7/12/26 |
| Enchanted forest amusement park | I think the Enchanted Forest is more suitable to much younger children. Also, it's a pretty long drive there and back. I would suggest river rafting or Rogue Jet Boats for a teenager. | Jan Ritter | 7/12/26 |
| Enchanted forest amusement park | There’s the wildlife Safari in Winston. It’s about two hours from here, but it is a delightful day. Assuming it’s not too hot so or you have really good air conditioning in the car because basically you stay in the car most of the time as you drive through all these various areas. | Joni Johnson | 7/12/26 |
| Enchanted forest amusement park | I agree the Enchanted Forest is too young for teenagers. Have they seen Crater Lake or red wood trees at the coast?
There used to be a listing of things to do in myRVM I can't seem to access it here thi morning. I have attached a list of things I generated sometime ago. Hope it helps.
On Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 8:01 AM Joni Johnson via groups.io |
Mike Heaverly | 7/12/26 |
| House Boats on Lake Shasta | We're researching the Shasta Lake offering for house boats for our family next summer. Do any of you have experience in renting a house boat there and, if so, do you have recommendations for an outfit that we should or should not consider. We would appreciate any and all input. Thank You. | Janet Ross | 11/20/2011 |
| Performing Arts | |||
| Performing Arts Reviews |
Yesterday I met a person (Lee Greene) who has a very interesting and
useful website called Performing Arts Reviews. He has been an arts critic
for the Mail Tribune. His website offers: (1) An updated calendar about what's playing on a specific day (2) He also presents an extensive set of reviews of theatrical plays and musicals, of live music concerts and recitals spanning a wide range of genres from classical to jazz to pop to country and more, of films shown at festivals and special events, and of various other performing arts events, presented in the numerous performing arts venues in Southern Oregon. The website can be accessed at: http://performingarts.reviews Or just do: performingarts.reviews |
Bill Silfvast | 11/24/2015 |
| Travel | |||
| Travel -- Galapagos | Mike and I are planning a trip during the next year
to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu. Our baseline trip for comparison
purposes is one by Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel). We have traveled
with Elderhostel before; also with National Geographic.
If you have suggestions of other companies that we should research, we would appreciate hearing from you. |
Winnie & Mike Renta | 8/17/2014 |
| Overseas Adventure Travel | We went with Overseas Adventure Travel way back in 1998. Small groups, about 16-18. | Jim Quan | 8/18/2014 |
| Tauck Tours | Wayne and I have used Tauck Tours several times and would again. | Cec Garrett | 8/18/2014 |
| Grand Circle, Collette | Robin and I have traveled with Grand Circle 4 times and really like their tours. We also have gone with Collette twice and had great experiences there, too. We have felt that both Grand Circle and Collette are interesting, education, and good value. We were gifted a trip on Tauck and that was nice but very laid back and not as educational as we like. Many years ago we went with Grand European when they were still good; then they became enveloped by Far and Wide and those tours were not as good; one was a disaster. We have not traveled with them since them separated themselves again and are just Grand European. | Jane Blomqist | 8/18/2014 |
| Vantage | Darlene and I traveled with Vantage several times and were very pleased with them. They stay in some better venues and their guides are great! | Keith Stewart | 8/18/2014 |
| Travel agents | Please help me find a good travel agent by recommending your favorite. Thank you. | Shirley Buckley | 5/13/2015 |
| Patricia Aitkens, AAA 541/618-4076 |
I have been using Patricia Aitkens, AAA located on Barnett Rd. , 541/618-4076. She is local and one does not need to be a member of AAA to use her service. I have found her to be very knowledgeable and quite helpful. She also saved me a lot of money on my current reservations to Europe. | Bob Carter | 5/14/2015 |
| Carolyn Haggert AAA |
I've used Carolyn Haggert at AAA-Medford for 20+ years. She really knows her "stuff" | Mary Jane Morrison | 5/14/2015 |
| Ranee Houk AAA |
I worked with Ranee Houk this week at AAA. I am so impressed with her friendly, professional, effective manner. I would heartily recommend her.I would also advise travelers to NOT do business with an online service called faregeek.com Ranee at AAA did for me in an hour what faregeek.com could not do in a week. | Jeannette Bournival | 5/16/2015 |
| Katelin Gothard AAA |
We also had very good service
from another AAA travel counselor, Katelin Gothard; she's very cheery
and efficient. |
Mary and George Whinery | 5/17/2015 |
| Angel Loveland AAA |
Grace and I should have added Angel Loveland at AAA. She was outstanding! | Nils Nilsson | 5/20/2015 |
| Ranee Houk AAA |
I also recommend travel agent Ranee Houk at AAA. She is proficient, accessible, and professional. She has helped us in tight spots several times. | Lannette Moutos | 9/28/2019 |
| Ranee Houk AAA |
Yes, she (Ranee Houk) is the agent I usually deal with. Very, very good and efficient...and nice, even when I had to cancel a trip that involved two separate tweddings, one in So. Cal. and the other in NY, (on New Year's Eve!) with a tour of the Caribbean in between! She cancelled all the hard work she did to coordinate these trips into one package, without hesitation, questioning, or irritation! Amazing! (I had to cancel because of a bad cold.) | Geri shimabukuro | 9/28/2019 |