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  Welcome to Ashland, Oregon
Ashland is is a short drive from Crater Lake National Park, located at the headwaters of the Rogue River.
Ashland is also close to the southern Oregon coast.
The Ashland B and B Clearing House (541-488-0338) and the Ashland B and B Reservation Network (1-800-944-0329) both represent networks of inns and can provide reservation information on bed and breakfasts in the area.
www.el.com /to/ashland   (628 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon City In Southern Oregon
Ashland is located 15 miles north of the California border on Interstate 5 at the south end of the Rogue Valley, sitting at about 2,000 feet above sea level.
Ashland is a unique place, offering a ski resort in the winter, and three other distinctive seasons.
Ashland is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland also boasts nine other theater groups, which perform a wide variety of productions, including musicals, comedies, and experimental theater, all year long.
www.southernoregon.com /ashland/index.html   (470 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon
Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, near Interstate 5 and the California border, and located in the south end of the Rogue Valley.
It was named after Ashland County, Ohio, point of origin of Abel Helman and other founders, and secondarily for Ashland, Kentucky, where other founders had family connections.
Ashland is well-known for its annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), which brings thousands of visitors to the city every year.
www.thetownmenu.com /ashland   (199 words)

  
 Introduction -- National Register of Historic Places Ashland, Oregon Travel Itinerary
Ashland revitalized and became a magnet for cultural tourism in 1935 with the establishment of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which today is the largest regional repertory theater in the United States, offering 11 classical and contemporary plays in three theaters from February through October.
Although Ashland was a hub city before the railroad arrived, the importance of rail transportation on its life and commerce are apparent in a tour of the Railroad Addition Historic District.
Ashland is the 10th of more than 30 organizations working directly with the National Register of Historic Places to create travel itineraries.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/ashland/intro.htm   (1019 words)

  
 Ashland travel guide - Wikitravel
Ashland is at the south end of the Rogue Valley, only about 15 miles from the California border, on one of the two north/south routes through Oregon.
Ashland is a small town which home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, one of the largest and oldest regional theatres in the country.
Ashland's status as a theater and tourist destination means more good restaurants per capita than might be expected in a town of its size dining in Ashland.
wikitravel.org /en/Ashland_(Oregon)   (1771 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon Real Estate and Information on Healthcare, Retirement & Theater
The City of Ashland is a technology leader by offering high-speed fiber optic Internet connections to most of the community, making it the ideal home for many telecommuters.
Ashland real estate is valued at a premium because of its beautiful location, its access to the arts and education, the 4-season weather, and the community's continued focus on measured growth.
Ashland School District was alone in the state at having this community support until both Portland and Eugene passed similar levies recently.
www.move2ashland.com   (555 words)

  
 Ashland Airport - About Ashland
Located between the Siskiyou Mountains and the Cascades, the city of Ashland is a cultural and recreational mecca in southern Oregon.
Ashland is known for its tasteful commercial development, including a dearth of neon and billboards.
Ashland has a strong identity as a tourist destination, and is located roughly halfway between San Francisco and Seattle.
www.ashlandoregonairport.com /aboutashland.htm   (223 words)

  
 Passport2 Ashland Oregon - Oregon Shakespeare Festival Travel Information Hotels Motels Real Estate Bed and Breakfast
Southern Oregon University is a hub for academic and cultural richness and diversity as is the Schneider Art Museum.
Ashland is also the home to the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory, the only wildlife crime lab in the world, and the Science Works Hands-On Museum.
With the Siskiyou Mountains as a natural backdrop the stage is set for the outdoor enthusiast to find fulfillment skiing Mt. Ashland, hiking the surrounding landscapes to glorious vista points and boating and fishing in the mountain lakes region.
www.passport2ashland.com   (310 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon Ashland Hotels
Ashland is home to one of the world's best known theatre festivals, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, with performances throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
Ashland offers superb dining and lodging in Bed and Breakfasts such as the Lithia Springs Inn and wonderful hotels such as the newly restored Ashland Springs Hotel and the Windmill Inns of Ashland.
Ashland is the first city on I-5 as you arrive in Oregon.
www.sova.org /cities/ashland.htm   (1597 words)

  
 Ashland, Oregon (Cities)
In 1852, during a gold rush in nearby Jacksonville, Ashland's original settlers arrived and constructed flour and lumber mills.
Today Ashland, population 19,522, is a crossroads of educational, cultural and outdoor activity.
Ashland is part of the Medford-Ashland, Oregon metro area.
www.ohwy.com /or/a/ashland.htm   (251 words)

  
 Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Ashland photographer Sean Bagshaw was out and about during the last two weeks in December.
Warren Miller’s “Off the Grid” will be shown at the Historic Ashland Armory on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30pm with the doors opening at 6:30pm.
Ashland offers Twilight skiing from 3-9pm every TH, FR, SA beginning December 28, 2006 through March 24, 2007.
www.mtashland.com   (277 words)

  
 Ashland Southern Oregon Rogue Valley and Shakespearean theatre
Ashland looms above the city to the South, 7,500 feet high, and the Cascade Range lies about 30 miles to the east.
With its warm summers and mild climate, Ashland is an excellent place to garden.
The climate is so good, in fact, that Ashland had an active agricultural industry around the turn of the century.
www.rogueweb.com /ashland/index.html   (504 words)

  
 City of Ashland, Oregon - Fire Homepage
Ashland Fire and Rescue has been serving the citizens of the Ashland community since 1887.
A casual glance at the emergency response and fire loss statistics of the department provides strong support for the high level of confidence that local residents place in their fire department.
In addition to the provision of emergency services to the citizens of Ashland, the department maintains a strong reciprocal response agreement with surrounding agencies.
www.ashland.or.us /SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=425   (200 words)

  
 Oregon.com - Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, Oregon's newest romantic inn, A Midsummer's Dream Bed and Breakfast is unmatched elegance that awaits you.
Ashland lies 15 miles north of the California border, in the foothills of a snowcapped peak, surrounded by mountains.
Ashland's population is comprised of both lifelong residents, solidly rooted in small-town living, and former metropolitan area residents looking for a more relaxed pace and a better quality of life.
www.oregon.com /towns/ashland/ashland.cfm   (344 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon Real Estate
Located in Jackson County approximately 15 miles north of the California border on Interstate 5, Ashland is close to Crater Lake National Park, the headwaters of the Rogue River, and the southern Oregon coast.
Lithia Park has been called "the crown jewel of Ashland," and what a jewel it is. Established in 1908 at the request of the women of Ashland, it was the first park in Southern Oregon.
Ashland is also becoming better known in the fine arts field as reflected in its current ranking as one of the ten best small art towns in America.
www.relocate-america.com /states/OR/cities/ashland.htm   (840 words)

  
 A Taste of Ashland - Ashland Oregon's Online Arts Magazine
The AGA hosts an art walk on the "First Friday" of each month where patrons have an opportunity to meet the artists, view demonstrations, and enjoy browsing in a gallery atmosphere which often includes music and refreshments.
Each year, the annual wine, food and art festival "A Taste of Ashland" is sponsored by the AGA and has become an event that regular attendees put on their calendars a year in advance.
Ashland, Oregon is a magical place to enjoy art...
www.atasteofashland.com   (369 words)

  
 Ashland Bed and Breakfast Lodging in Ashland Oregon at Arden Forest Inn, a premier Southern Oregon Bed and Breakfast ...
Providing a sanctuary for theatre lovers (and in close proximity to the Shakespeare Festival), this unique Ashland, Oregon bed and breakfast is situated on an acre of lush, park-like gardens and offers over 15 years of hospitality excellence.
Joined by your hosts, with their extensive knowledge of theatre and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the superb quality of the menu can only be matched by the lively discussion that ensues.
The livelier environs of Ashland's central plaza are just four short blocks away, with shopping, galleries, a variety of dining experiences, and the excitement of world-class theatre at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
www.afinn.com /?source=adwords   (463 words)

  
 History - Ashland Springs Hotel
No history of Ashland is complete without the story of the Ashland Springs Hotel, one of the most prominent landmarks of Southern Oregon, and the most prominent building in Ashland for the past 75 years.
The landmark Ashland Springs Hotel stands where, in the 1850s, seekers of gold passed on their way to a gold strike in nearby Jacksonville and where, later, covered wagons traveled an emigrant road.
The Lithia Springs Hotel was the pride of the community, the tallest building between Portland and San Francisco, and as the southernmost city in Oregon, on the slope of the Siskiyou Mountains, a natural stopping place for visitors traveling from the Northwest to California or from California to the Northwest.
www.ashlandspringshotel.com /history.php   (876 words)

  
 Oregon Caves National Monument - Oregon Caves National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Oregon Caves National Monument offers family focused opportunities to explore a marble cave, visit a National Historic Landmark (the Oregon Caves Chateau), hike trails through ancient forests, and earn a Junior Ranger Badge.
The Monument is located at an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,220 meters) on the wooded slopes of the Siskiyou Mountains, part of the coastal mountain range of Oregon and California.
Oregon Caves was managed by the Forest Service from 1909 to 1934 when it was transferred to management by the National Park Service.
www.nps.gov /orca   (184 words)

  
 Ashland, Oregon. Welcome to the Ashland, Oregon Directory
"Ashland is the shimmering nugget that stands at the gateway to the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Nestled among clear lakes and rivers in the foothills of the majestic Siskiyou mountains, Ashland is a sports enthusiast’s and nature lover’s dream.
Ashland is approached through fertile orchards and vineyards, along a wide boulevard to the Plaza, passing quaint neighborhoods, full of trees, gardens and parks.
www.all-oregon.com /city/ashland/ashland.htm   (288 words)

  
 Ashland School District - Ashland High School Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ashland High School, located near the Southern Oregon University campus, is a comprehensive four-year high school of approximately 1175 students with 70 teaching faculty.
It is accredited by the Northwest Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and is a member of the 5A Southern Sky Conference.
Ashland follows a semester academic calendar with classes meeting every other day for ninety-five minutes each.
www.ashland.k12.or.us /ahs   (244 words)

  
 Ashland, Oregon
I decided to spend the winter of 2005 in the Ashland area for several reasons.
Ashland lies nestled in the midst of the bountiful and beautiful Rogue River Valley.
With spectacular recreational, cultural and scenic opportunities, this Oregon gem of a town is not to be missed as a stop most worthy of exploration.
www.maliasmiles.com /OREGON/Ashland.htm   (263 words)

  
 Ashland Food Co-op - Home Page
Ashland Food Co-op is Southern Oregon’s only consumer-owned natural foods grocery.
Co-ops are owned by the people who use and benefit from their services and are democratically governed by a board of directors elected by the ownership.
Living Naturally and Ashland Food Co-op have no means of independently evaluating the safety or functionality of the products offered by their suppliers and affiliates and thus can neither endorse nor recommend products.
www.ashlandfood.coop   (446 words)

  
 Retirement Community Ashland, Oregon - Mountain Meadows
Mountain Meadows is a 55+ retirement community in Ashland, Oregon.
Ashland is a small town of 21,000 residents and is home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Southern Oregon University, and is near Jacksonville, home of the Britt Music Festival.
Ashland has been cited as one of the top five retirement towns in the nation, and is nestled in Oregon’s beautiful Rogue Valley.
www.mtmeadows.com   (289 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon Real Estate
"Ashland is a unique blend of small-town values and a simpler way of life, yet with a wide range of cultural opportunities usually found only in large cities.
Learn why Ashland, Oregon is locally referred to as the “Jewel of Southern Oregon”, and rated one of the best places to live in the U.S. Ashland Real Estate Overview
Ashland, Oregon Real Estate ranges from vintage cottages to classic Victorians, established city and rural residential, town-homes and new residential construction, to farms, ranches, vineyards, equestrian and contemporary estates.
www.ashlandagent.com   (346 words)

  
 Ashland Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Lithia Springs is the only lodging in Southern Oregon with natural hot mineral water available for use by the guests.
Southern Oregon 12 miles from the California border in an area that abounds with mountain lakes and rivers.
The same owner/developer that conceived and developed Lithia Springs Resort, in conjunction with the builder developer that built most of the inn, is developing "The Village" on acreage next to the Resort.
www.ashland-oregon.com /index2.html   (1210 words)

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