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THIS MONTH OSF’s Elizabethan Stage photo: T. Charles Erickson photo: Christopher Briscoe The rolling hills of Ashland friendliness of the communities will linger, smoothing out the bumps on the road of everyday life. —JD South: Ashland Ashland has put itself on the map as the home of the acclaimed Oregon Shakespeare Festival (osfashland.org), but this Southern Oregon city also offers much more than magnificent theater. A vibrant shopping and music scene, outdoor excursions and fabulous food and wine make Ashland a prime destination even if you’re not a drama queen. Of course, theater lovers are in for a treat at the well-known Festival, which draws audiences from all over the country. Eleven plays cover an eight-month span, but August’s line-up makes this month a prime time to go. Cyrano de Bergerac is the perfect choice if you just have time for one play: “It’s a big, splashy romance on an outdoor stage,” Oregon Shakespeare Festival Media Office’s Eddie Wallace explains. August is also a good opportunity to catch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, where actor James Newcomb portrays both leading roles, or Shakespeare’s rarely performed King John. Sign up for a historical backstage tour to put the stagings in context, and prior to all the evening shows, don’t miss the Green Show, an al fresco music and dance extravaganza located in the middle of the festival’s three theaters. When the curtains are closed, you’ll 14 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006 want to explore Ashland’s outdoor activities. A good starting point is Lithia Park, the city’s centerpiece, which was designed by San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park creator John McLaren. “It’s amazing to have such a green, open area in a small, busy town—we’re very fortunate,” says Ashland Tourism and Marketing Manager Mary Pat Parker of the popular spot for strolling, running and biking. <strong>For</strong> the more adventurous, the Rogue and Klamath Rivers are readily accessible for rafting and kayaking; for lessons and guided trips, look to Kokopelli River Guides (2475 Siskiyou Blvd, 541- 201-7694, kokopelliriverguides.com). Once back on land, take in breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta and the Siskiyou mountains while hiking or biking one of Ashland’s many trails (visit ashlandtrails.org for area maps). If you’d rather stay indoors, you’re still in luck. Try a treatment at one of Ashland’s spectacular day spas, which use healing mineral waters to cleanse clients’ skin. Parker recommends the massages at Waterstone Mineral Springs Spa (2165 W Jackson Rd #11, 541-488-0325) and facials at Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon (51 Water St, 541-488-3335, bluegiraffespa.com). With two reachable wine appellations, Rogue Valley and Applegate Valley, winery visits and tastings are also a relaxing favorite. Check out Ashland Vineyards & Winery (2775 E Main St, 541-488- 0088, winenet.com) or Weisinger’s of Ashland Winery (3150 Siskiyou Blvd, 541-488-5989, weisinger. com) for delicious sips and scenery. You’ll surely want to bring home some bottles, but also leave room for the one-of-akind fashions, accessories, used books and antiques in Ashland’s unique shops. After you work the chain store-free shopping scene, also visit the plentiful art galleries in the Historic Railroad District. Quality cuisine is also bountiful here: Wallace particularly likes Pasta Piatti (358 E Main St, 541-488-5493) and the English pub Black Sheep (51 N Main St, 541- 482-6414, theblacksheep.com) for laid-back dining, and for a more extravagant evening, reserve a table at French restaurant Chateaulin (50 E Main St, 541-482-2264) or creative Northwest-style hotspot Amuse (15 N 1st St, 541-488-9000, amuserestaurant.com). If you’re going down for the Shakespeare Festival, a bed & breakfast experience will complement the period presentations perfectly, and Ashland is full of charming B&Bs (visit abbnet.com for a full listing). The best hotel deals are found on the outskirts of town, but for an indulgent experience, stay at the classic Ashland Springs Hotel (212 E Main St, 541-488-1700, ashlandspringshotel.com). After exploring Ashland both on water and land, you’ll be able to spread the word that this town is much more than just an actor’s Mecca. “It’s a whole-experience destination,” Wallace observes. “You might see one play, but you also might take a full day on the river. It’s a travel destination, even if there isn’t a theater lover in your group.” —NC
THIS MONTH photo: courtesy Vist Baker County We know you meant well. All you East: could Baker talk about City at & that Union Memorial It may Day seem barbecue counterintuitive were to all head the summer into the dryer trips plains you of Eastern would Oregon take during the You hottest even month reserved of the year, a but few with this year. extra extreme vacation outdoor activities—rafting days to use during Hells the Canyon, sunny mountain season. biking But down here high altitude is, August inclines—and already, a handful and of eclectic, the farthest alternative from events, Portland Baker Union you’ve Counties gotten are doing is to a the damn Target fine job in of luring Clackamas. you in this Are month. you really The going first thing to let you’ll the notice summer this far east pass is the unmistakable you by without echo of at the least Wild West. one out-of-town And you can’t visit adventure? Oregon’s eastern We borders love Portland without checking as much out the as you do, but National Historic we’ll admit that other parts of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker Northwest City are attractive as well. (22267 Oregon Hwy 86, Baker City, 541-523-18<strong>43</strong>, So blm.gov/or/oregontrail), we picked a where getaway the pioneers destination at each end of the compass— who founded our state are remembered. The Center recreates the Oregon Trail experience—in North, South, East and West—and searched out the most unique and more vivid detail than the pixelated computer memorable activities to get you game you played in school—with interactive exhibits, demonstrations and programs, inspired to get outta town. And remember—distance makes the heart as well as grow walkable fonder, historic so trails you’ll and return other special events. “Typically, everyday we have something new in the Center,” says Gary Koy, the Center’s marketing director. “One special event is the Oregon Trail Music Festival on August 19, which is an all-day event that features traditional Oregon Trail music and dancing.” With a light $5 admission, the Center is an affordable, fascinating visit. Also, mark August 30 on the calendar because it’s Free Day at the Center. And if you simply can’t get your fill of Oregon Trail history and culture, then you can also hit up the Oregon Trail Regional Museum (2480 Grove St, Baker City, 541-523-9308, bakercounty.org/Museum/museum.html). If you prefer a wet trail to a dry one, then take advantage of the nearby Snake River in Hells Canyon, which boasts some of the state’s best white-water rafting. Hop on a variety of river tours with Hells Canyon Adventures (4200 Hells Canyon Dam Rd, Oxbow, 541-785-3352, hellscanyonadventures.com) and explore the breathtaking vistas from a fish-eye view. If you prefer something smooth and scenic, Hells Canyon Adventures offers two half-day trips down the Snake; morning tours are $20–$45 and afternoon tours run $15–$35 Elkhorns in Baker County (we suggest the morning tour because it’s longer and lunch is included!). “Basically, you raft 20 miles into the wilderness,” says Hells Canyon Adventures’ owner Mark Yates. “The tour is laced with stops, like Native American pictographs and other historic sites; our guides are very knowledgeable of the canyon’s history so it’s pretty informative.” If you fancy something a little more thrilling, they also offer more intense, full-day white-water rafting trips for adults only. Once back on land, you should explore the rustic country on four wheels with a drive north towards La Grande through Union County. Along the way you’ll pass between the Wallowa Mountains to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west before coming to a rest at the historic town of Union. Be sure to swing by downtown Union the weekend of August 11 & 12 for music, crafts and more at the Grassroots Festival. Like Baker City, Union has plenty of historic stops to check out. As your trip winds down, don’t miss the City Lehman Hot Springs (Hwy 244, Ukiah, 541-427- Snake River photo: Marshall McComb (courtesy Vist Baker County)
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