Grants Pass, OR, located one hour north of the California border is considered to have some of the best whitewater rafting locations in the US.
The Rogue River that flows through Grants Pass offers numerous other activities like fishing, water skiing, boating and jet boat excursions. Other popular recreational activities include hot air balloon rides, hiking, golfing and even the opportunity to pan for gold.
Other points of interest in and around Grants Pass include Jacksonville National Historic Landmark that features a well-preserved collection of pioneer buildings, Oregon Vortex, Oregon Caves, Britt Music Festival, the Ashland Shakespeare Festival, and Crater Lake National Park.