Howard Prairie Lake and Hyatt Lake sit just a few miles apart in the mountains east of Ashland, making them an easy two-lake day trip — if the water cooperates. Here’s our honest report from a late May visit.
Beginner-friendly and easy to access from Highway 140, Fish Lake is a solid paddleboarding destination in Southern Oregon — especially in late spring when the reservoir is full and Mt. McLoughlin is reflected on the water. Here’s a full trip report with parking, fees, and conditions.
If you live in Medford or the Rogue Valley and you paddle, you’re way ahead of the game. We have some of the best flatwater
I don’t think I’m alone in saying I have a love/hate relationship with Southern Oregon in the summer. Lakes, rivers, and mountains right outside your