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Snailback Creek: At the 5.4- mile mark there is a parking area to the Lower Snailback trail that goes down to the Snailback rap- ids on Illinois River. This marked trail follows a Jeep track about a half-mile down to the river, a stunning section of the river with a pic- nic table, swimming hole and two sepa- rate beaches on the river. The rapid is downstream from the Snailback Creek outlet. McCaleb Ranch: At the 16- mile marker turn left on FS 087. About a quarter-mile down the road you come to a swinging bridge. Enjoy the huge swimming hole called Divers Hole. Scuba divers bring their gear and explore this pool as it’s so large and deep, so we would recommend you bring your snorkel gear! A trail starts about 100 yards before you reach the bridge - it’s an old helicopter landing and the trail takes you af- ter about a quarter-mile or so, down to a beautiful waterfall. Deer Creek C e n t e r (DCC), where the Siskiyou Field Institute (SFI) is lo- cated, is on the left about 1-1/2 miles down before you get to the river itself. An 850-acre ranch fre- quented by Hollywood icon John Wayne, it shows off the grandeur of the area. Feel free to come give yourself a tour (check in at the ranch house) and enjoy lunch on the front porch of the 7,000- square-foot ranch house, or under the pavilion, where you can look out at the surrounding mountains, or walk down to Deer Creek, a main tributary of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Or phone ahead and find out what recreation and natural history programs SFI is offering and take full advantage of its guides and naturalists, as they teach about the region’s outdoor riches on outdoor explorations for people of all ages and learning styles. Of course, if you’re a back- country enthusiast, stop the car. You’re here. Illinois Valley is a jumping-off point for the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Red Buttes Wilder- ness, Oregon Caves National Monument, as well as the above- mentioned Wild and Scenic Illi- nois River. Visit Illinois Valley’s Forest Service station or Visitor Center and off you go! Challenger Fence & Decks LLC S ELMA Q UICK S TOP C OUNTRY S TORE » » » » G ROCERIES » B EER B URGERS » F RIES H OT D OGS F OUNTAIN S ODAS 18252 R EDWOOD H WY ., S ELMA , OR 541-597-2042 All types of fencing: Chain Link, Ornamental Iron, Security, Wood, Kennels, Farm & Ranch, Privacy Slats, Fence Repairs, Custom Gates, Automatic Gates All types of Decks: Redwood, Cedar, Trex Residential, Commercial & Custom Work Welcome! Prompt, Courteous Service More Than 24 Years Experience FREE Estimates! 592-6192 Licensed, Bonded & Insured CCB#151842 Mike & Debbie DesPois P.O. Box 3142, Kerby, OR 97531 Gallery, Woodyard & Shop 541-592-2141 Serving the Valley since 1976 Large selection of OPEN 8-5 7 days 24025 Redwood Hwy., Kerby www.itsaburl.com itsaburl@frontiernet.net GIFTS & SOUVENIRS www.treehousefloristweb.com Valley Visitor 31
