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(Redwood Hwy.) from Crescent City to Grants Pass, you’ll
enjoy the wetter habitat of old-growth redwood forests
near the coast. As you move east you’ll meander along the
Smith River gorge, noticing a more mixed forest, rugged
cliffs and dramatic white water. By the time you’ve made
it to Illinois Valley in O’Brien 20 miles later, you’re in a
markedly
dryer
habitat with unique
plants and rock for-
mations found few
other places in the
world.
Veer off Hwy. 199
Daniel Fiske
while you’re here
DVM
visiting Illinois Val-
Animal Hospital & Pet Supplies
ley and find your-
Open weekdays (except Thursdays)
self
pleasantly
8:30 to 5:00
Saturday - By Appointment
surprised. Along
421 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction
with a visit to
541-592-3222
Rough and Ready
Botanical Wayside (Hwy. 199, milepost 34), the Oregon Caves National
Monument, the Out ‘N’ About TreeSort, or wine-tasting at our local winer-
ies (go to the Illinois Valley Visitor Center in Cave Junction for more in-
formation), venture down Illinois River Road in Selma (north of Cave
Art Gallery
Junction approximately 8 miles on 199, turn left at the blinking yellow
light by the gas station in Selma).
~ Photography ~ Paintings ~ Native American
You’re well taken care of as you head down the road. Though you
Dreamcatchers & Kits ~ Photo Cards ~ Jewelry ~
~ Sculpture ~ Pottery ~ Fine Angel Art ~
want to be careful on the road - it’s a two-laner and, well, the views of the
~ Ancient Petroglyphs ~ Stained Glass ~
river are fantastically distracting -- the U.S. Forest Service recently has
144 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction
invested in new restrooms, pavilions and parking areas. You’ll find gor-
Next to Taylor’s Country Store
geous places to picnic and world-class swimming holes. Here are a couple
Gallery Open Tues - Sat 11 am - 5pm
of highlights:
for other appointments phone
541-592-6431
The only lake in Josephine County with Bass,
Trout, Crappie, Bluegill & Catfish
RV & Tent Camping
STAY AT THE LAKE
2700 Lakeshore Dr.
Selma, Oregon
(only 2 miles off Hwy. 199)
(541) 597-2277
Boat Rentals - fishing & pedal
Canoe Rentals
Fishing & Hunting Licenses
Fishing Tackle
Miniature Golf
Hay Rides
Convenience Store
lakeselmac.com
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Southwestern Oregon’s Illinois Valley