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October 3, 2023

Travel Oregon Article: SAVOR A CULINARY ADVENTURE IN THE APPLEGATE VALLEY

Margarett Waterbury,  Author September 14, 2023 Near Oregon’s southern border, the rushing Applegate River has carved a wild, rural stretch of land into a fertile haven for farmers, artists, winemakers…
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August 19, 2023

Innovation Stories: A Sports Court in Williams

Jenny Van Winkle used her Innovation Grant to support the installation of a sports court in Williams. Out in the country, the last thing we want to do is “pave…
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July 16, 2023

Nothing New Under the Rainbow

Our local Pride Festival was progressive, but visible gay communities in the Applegate are nothing new.     by Christina Ammon When LongSword Vineyard held a Pride Festival a few…
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June 27, 2023

A Stand Up Guy

Rather than retire, Applegater Randy Bogardus started a business. Clearwood Paddleboards keeps him inspired, fit, and flush in “fun money.” "Standup Paddleboarding is "the single best fitness activity I've ever…
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May 16, 2023

Mapping the Applegate River

The new Applegate Paddle Club focuses on safety, respect and stewardship—and fun! by Christina Ammon I’ve launch my kayak into the Applegate River only a few times over the years.…
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April 27, 2023

The Maddening Search for Morels

  Morels are everywhere... but impossible to find. by Christina Ammon It’s a sign of the season each spring when at the end of my dirt road, mushroom buyers park…
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April 6, 2023

41st annual Quilt Show coming up in May in Grants Pass

By Brenda Ferrario Article originally published in spring 2023 Applegater Newsmagazine The Rogue Valley Piecemakers, including members from the Applegate Valley, will hold their 41st annual Quilt Show on Friday…
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March 29, 2023

The Applegate Valley’s newest, community-based, hiking trail collaboration

By Luke Ruediger Applegate Siskiyou Alliance (ASA) and the Medford District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have spent numerous years working to design the Tallowbox Trail, a newly approved, nonmotorized…
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March 15, 2023

Mingle with Applegate Artists…

These Applegate Artists will be featured at Talk of the Town in Jacksonville on Thursday, March 16th at Art Presence Art Center in Jacksonville.  Prepare yourself for lively conversation--and wine…
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March 14, 2023

Southern Oregon vineyards have become popular landing spots for hang gliders

"I did it, I'm alive and now I'm drinking wine," says Carole Beauclerk, sitting under an umbrella on the patio of LongSword Vineyard. The 68-year old Portland retiree sips the…
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March 14, 2023

Winter Wine and Sunshine in the Applegate Valley

Raise a toast to sunny days in Southern Oregon’s banana belt. Wine tasting in Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley is a treat any time of year, but visiting in winter is…
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March 9, 2023

The Poetry of Planning

Max Gimbel, from the Ford Family Foundation, recently shared planning strategies with Applegaters.   by Christina Ammon Last Thursday, I attended an event the Ruch library and was surprised when…
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March 4, 2023

Rockhound

Applegate jewelry-maker Ron Skog talks rocks, teaching ...and whether there’s still 'gold in them thar hills.' When I pick up a rock, that rock in my hand is transformed into…
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February 27, 2023

Meet Charlsie

As Manager of Vista 222, Charlsie MacWillaims, has brought new vitality to Applegate Valley's social scene.     (Interview by Christina Ammon) I was first dazzled by Vista 222 at…
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February 20, 2023

Are we the New Napa?

Our region is sometimes referred to as “Napa North”.  How similar are we? Could our boutique-style wine country become more Napa-like in the future? Photo taken on the terrace of…
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February 20, 2023

Getting High in The Applegate

Want to experience free flight? Local tandem paragliding pilot, Will Taylor, explains what is involved. “To fly off the mountain and then be suspended above such a beautiful area is…
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February 20, 2023

Why is the Applegate so sunny in the winter

Before the pandemic, I mostly spent my winters away from the Applegate Valley, in places where bougainvillea grows. That bright, sun-loving vine seems a harbinger of flipflops and warm winter…
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February 14, 2023

A Mud Manifesto

Local builder, Conrad Rogue, shares the nitty-gritty on earthen construction interview by Christina Ammon Applegate Valley soil isn’t just good for farming; it’s also great for building houses.  Longtime resident,…
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January 26, 2023

“Applegate is breaking ground…”

 Reinventing Rural recently came to visit the Applegate Valley. The group is  "focused on helping rural communities in the Pacific Northwest embrace their rugged culture of innovation and entrepreneurship." The…
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January 24, 2023

Country Culture

The Little Apple Players offer fresh, relevant, homegrown theater... by Christina Ammon I’ve always accepted that there are certain things you give up to live in the country:  Art museums,…
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November 27, 2022

Why is the Applegate so sunny in the winter?

by Christina Ammon (www.footlooseintheapplegate.com) Before the pandemic, I mostly spent my winters away from the Applegate Valley, in places where bougainvillea grows. That bright, sun-loving vine seems a harbinger of…
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November 14, 2022

How I Got Here: Dorothy Paredes

From Austin to Applegate The naturally photogenic landscape is heaven. by Dorothy Paredes We always knew we were going to leave Texas. Oregon was on the list, although not at…
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October 14, 2022

All Geared Up to Eat Spaghetti

While we dined at the Applegate Fire District’s fundraising event, the firefighters trained in full gear. An Applegate firefighter trains for the world’s largest on-air stair climb competition to raise money…
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October 9, 2022

Driving the Siskiyou Loop: Wrong Car, Wrong Dogs, No Sense of Direction. It was wonderful!

by Christina Ammon (www.footlooseintheapplegate.com) Last week my partner Conrad and I decided to take a local driving adventure: The Siskiyou Loop. From the Applegate Valley, this 85-mile drive starts near…
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September 23, 2022

Enriching Our Valley

Business networking, Applegate-style. When I arrived at Valley View Winery for the Applegate Business Resources Fair on September 15th, local reggae artist, Fyah Harp, handed me a flyer for his…
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September 21, 2022

A Vision-Driven Future

  15 listening sessions, a 90-page plan, and 500 steps for action. Megan Fehrman explains. No one has their finger on the pulse of the Applegate more than Megan Fehrman.…
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August 13, 2022

Getting High in The Applegate

                           Want to experience free flight? Local tandem paragliding pilot, Will Taylor, explains what is involved.   "To…
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July 30, 2022

Are we the New Napa?

Our region is sometimes referred to as "Napa North".  How similar are we? Could our boutique-style wine country become more Napa-like in the future? Photo taken on the terrace of…
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July 12, 2022

Anatomy of Charcuterie: What it is, how to pronounce it, and where to find a good one in The Applegate Valley

    A good charcuterie is a work of art--a mosaic of color and of savory and sweet. It should make you pause a minute in admiration before digging in.…
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March 1, 2022

What makes a place, a Place?

by Christina Ammon (www.footlooseintheapplegate.com) When people ask where I am from, I respond: “The Applegate Valley in Oregon.” Of course, this requires a little clarification. So, I continue: “The Applegate…
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February 3, 2022

West Coast Flavors Features Paulazzo Pasticceria!

Wonderful reviews on our own Applegate Valley owned and operated Paulazzo Pasticceria! Check out the local news feature for more details. Follow this link for the full story.
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April 18, 2019

Cantrall Buckley Park: Art in the Park video

See how Jacksonville artist Cheryl D. Garcia created the first sculpture, the 12-foot-high Mock Orange, that has been installed along the Cantrall Buckley Park Art in the Park walk. A…
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