The Rogue River National Forest consists of two separate units of land. The west of the Forest includes the headwaters of the Applegate River within the Siskiyou Mountains. This area experienced a gold rush during the 1850's. To the east, the Forest includes the upper reaches of the Rogue River in the younger Cascade Range.

For recreation, the Forest provides opportunities in hiking, swimming, fishing, as well as skiing. There are some 40 developed campgrounds and picnic areas, as well as about 400 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the Forest from north to south.

Medford Dutchman's Peak Lookout | Location: PO Box 520, 333 W 8th St, Medford Oregon 97501 Telephone 541-858-2200

See more Science.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: First Run Eugene December 31 thru January 1 Holiday Festival Silver Falls December 12 thru December 13 PGE Festival of Lights Holiday Parade Salem December 12 Yuletide in Seaside Seaside November 26 thru November 28 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23

Other upcoming events include: Clayfolk Show and Sale Medford November 20 thru November 22 Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5 Whale of a Christmas Depoe Bay December 5 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23