There are a number of natural and cultural attractions within driving distance from Meadow House that are simply not to be missed if you find yourself around at peak season.

Klamath Lake offesr a plethora of activities, from watching regattas to swimming to canoeing to manning a Catalina of your own! This beautiful lake offers a different take on Southern Oregon, and is a big change from the mountains and valleys. Rent a boat and explore the landscape from the water.

Meridian Sail Center – Klamath Lake

Crater Lake is eighty miles from Ashland, but is worth the trek. The lake is famous and much loved for its intense blue color. Take the Rim Drive around the lake and admire the lake and the surrounding wilderness from a number of vantage points. For those who want to get a bit closer, the Park Service offer boat tours of the lake’s surface when weather permits. The park receives about 533 inches of snow each year, which is some of the most of anywhere in the country. This means that from October to June, accessibility to the lake and the park is pretty low. The best time to visit is in the summer months when the snow is melted and the park can be experienced in all its glory.

National Park Service – Crater Lake

Crater Lake Lodge Activities Guide

Oregon Caves National Park is another attraction that’s a bit further afoot, but the 70 miles from Ashland are totally worth it. First, explore the old-growth forest on one of the many hiking trails that run through it. Smell the fir trees and admire the grand and beautiful Douglas Fir that has the widest-known girth of any in Oregon. Then venture underground on a magnificent cave tour of the Oregon Caves. The tours are only offered in late March through the end of November, and there are some physical requirements, but if you can tour them, do. You won’t regret it!

National Park Service – Oregon Caves

If you are interested in history or architecture or just love that small town feel, you must visit the town of Jacksonville, Oregon, which is just a few miles away from Ashland, Oregon. This gold-rush town was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966, and features over 80 historic buildings that have been preserved. Step back in time as you wander the town’s streets and admire the old beautiful old buildings. This quaint town has great shopping and dining, too!

Historic Jacksonville

Beautiful Mount Shasta is an hour south of Meadow House, over the California Border. Mount Shasta is the second highest volcano in the United States and is visible from 100 miles away! This beautiful mountain is ripe for hiking, climbing, and skiing, or just admiring from afar.

Mt Shasta Ski Park

Mt Shasta Recreation Guide

Yreka was once a bustling gold rush town, but now it attracts adventurers on their way to explore the beautiful wilderness that surrounds this little town. This town features beautiful old architecture, historic museums, and quaint shops and cafes.

Yreka, California