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Creativity and natural splendor converge in Ashland, Oregon. On this 60-minute self-guided audio tour, discover the cultural heartbeat of this renowned community. Starting at the historic Plaza, you'll be immersed in the enchanting Lithia Park—designed by the creator of Golden Gate Park. You’ll follow the bubbling Ashland Creek deeper into the landscape, strolling past serene ponds and winding trails under a lush canopy of trees to find a quiet spot by the water. Emerging from the green, the route winds past Main Street’s historic landmarks to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. You’ll taste the notorious Lithia mineral water, admire the Italian Butler-Perozzi Fountain, and marvel at the 110-foot tower of the Ashland Springs Hotel. Explore how the 1890s Chautauqua movement evolved into today’s world-class theater scene, highlighted by the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Whether you’re a theater enthusiast or nature lover, this tour offers an insider’s perspective on Ashland’s magic.

Spending a full day on the river independently can be a lot to handle on your own, no matter where you are. A guide leads this full-day Rouge River and Hellgate Canyon rafting tour in Oregon, so you can feel safe as you raft. Choose from a total of three different raft and kayak options, and get a thorough orientation before you go. A riverside lunch is included.

Beginner paddlers are perfectly suited to this introduction to whitewater on the Rogue River. During this half-day tour, novices will enjoy full instruction and safety briefings before heading out on the 5.5-mile (9-kilometer) stretch of river, filled with exciting but manageable whitewater. Stop halfway to relax on dry land and have a snack before navigating the rest of the Class I through Class IV rapids on the river.

Spend the day on Oregon’s Rouge River on a guided rafting trip from Ashland. After a safety briefing, embark on your rafting adventure down scenic class I-II rapids. Your guide handles paddling and steering so you can sit back and enjoy the ride. Stop for lunch (own expense) at Discovery Park. You return to the departure point at the end of the trip.

When seeking adventure in Ashland, this white-water rafting tour delivers. Hit Class I to IV rapids along the Upper Klamath—your guide delivers paddling instructions and support as you fly down one of the most exciting white-water rafting courses in southern Oregon. This full-day trip includes breakfast, lunch, and transportation from downtown Ashland.

Our four-day Rogue River wilderness trips will begin in southern Oregon, just outside of Grants Pass (50 miles Northwest of Ashland) and end to the west near Foster Bar Campground. During your four-day, three-night adventure we will run a variety of both rapids and flat water, all of which are suitable for ages 7 or older, non-swimmers and for families. Our guides will lead you down the river, telling stories, cooking meals and setting up camp along the way. You will experience world-renowned fishing, time with family and friends, and an on-water experience to last a lifetime!

Spend a full day paddling down Oregon’s Rogue River during this rafting excursion from Ashland. Join your guide and paddle down the 12-mile (19-kilometer) stretch of river over the course of the day. Take a break from the sun and spend the day on the cool waters of the river, stopping to swim in some locations.