What’s inside the
2008 - 09 travel guide
Features
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Welcome to Southwestern Oregon
6
Wine Lovers Rejoice!
8
Art and History Come Alive in Kerby
10
Horsing Around
12
Hidden Gems of the ‘Mystic Corridor’
14
Holland Loop History Tour
What to Do
16
Wild About the Valley
20
Key to Area Businesses
34
Preserving a Regional Jewel
Maps
18-19 Getting Around Illinois Valley
24
Wine Tour
On the cover: (clockwise from upper left) Back Country Horsemen
of America preparing to mark trails (photo Linda Corey-
Woodward) , Snailback falls, hikers pause to enjoy the view of
Deer Creek Valley, (photos by Ted & Jimmie Demetriades), grapes
ready for harvest, (background image) southward migration of
Canada geese signal grape harvest time (photos courtesy Bridge-
view Wines)
Right: A mix of forest and farmland as seen from Eight Dollar Mt.
Road.
Valley Visitor
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