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How Sweet it is – Local Honey and Lavender
One thing we have no shortage of here in the Rogue Valley are local farms. This month, we’d like to shine a light on two of them. Noah’s Bees Noah grew up in the Rogue Valley and got his first beehive at the age of 13. Since that first hive, through trial and error, multiple...
Redwood Hyperion to Host “The Great Race” Racers
What is The Great Race? The Great Race is an annual time, speed, and endurance rally for vintage cards 1974 and older. It was created back in 1983 by Tom McRae and Norman Miller. The inaugural event was truly a cross country race and the partners (and self-proclaimed car nuts) pulled it off. The rest,...
Welcome to the Empire of the Redwoods
Travel season is upon us and many vacationers travel the I-5 every season. We highly recommending taking a little side trip adventure and cruise down the Redwood Highway and really make memories! Highway 199 “U.S. Route 199 is a U.S. highway in the U.S. states of California and Oregon. The highway was established in 1926...
6th Annual Rogue Valley Rough Stock Rodeo
Great Spring weather to come to Grants Pass for a fun weekend. When: Friday – Saturday, April 19th and 20th Where: Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass Oregon – MAP LINK Events Include: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Chute Dogging, Women’s Barrel Racing, and JR Bronc Riding 50/50 Raffle for Charity Family...
Wildlife Images in Grants Pass, Oregon
About the Center Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center was founded back in 1981 by renowned wildlife rehabilitator, J. David Siddon. The facility was created to provide care and treatment of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. The organization’s clinic, animal sanctuary, and education center are located on 24 acres of land adjacent to the wild...
Keeping it Local in Grants Pass – Biz for Kidz
“Biz for Kidz” is a partnership between local businesses and the Grants Pass Kiwanis Club. The partnership began in 2014 to allow local businesses to team up with the Grants Pass Kiwanis Club in an effort to effectively provide for young people in need within our community. There are currently over 60 individuals and companies...
December in Downtown Grants Pass, Oregon
2018 will be another great year to celebrate it in Downtown Grants Pass, Oregon! Christmas Tree Lighting We will start off the Christmas season a little early with our downtown Christmas Tree Lighting on November 23-24 at the corner of 5th and G streets (234 SW 5th St, Grants Pass, OR 9752). Christmas Parade Keeping...
The Redwood Motel’s Transformation to the Redwood “Hyperion” Suites
Our hotel has a long history going back over 70 years and for most of that time, we were known simply as the Redwood Motel. However, in 2010 we were approached by AAA-Membership to update the name from motel and create a name with class, detail, and allow us to stand out from other hotels...
Local Focus – Del Rio Vineyards & Winery
We’re starting a new feature where we shine a little spotlight on a local business! This month, we’re focusing on one of our suppliers of wine for the hotel, Del Rio Vineyards located in Gold Hill, OR. Back in 2009, our manager became a member of the wine club and quickly realized not only what...
September in Grants Pass, Oregon
September here in Grants Pass means the seasons are starting to change. The nights are getting a little cooler and some of our deciduous trees are getting a hint of color in their leaves. The kids are back to school after the Labor Day holiday and the next thing we know, fall will be upon...