After doing a casual survey of folks coming into the Northwest Nature Shop in downtown Ashland, I got a pretty good picture of which local hikes get the most love. In my questionnaire, I asked people what their favorite local hike is, and allowed them to choose three favorite hikes: ... Read More
15
Sep2023
08
Apr2021
You can find all of us who work at Northwest Nature Shop on the trails when we’re not working. Many high elevation hikes are still covered in snow at this time so here’s where the Northwest Nature Shop crew likes to hike in these early Spring months:
Terence is always looking ... Read More
21
May2020
Being outside is good for us. Nature and fresh air can help us relax, feel less stressed and more alive. Backpacking is a Southern Oregon tradition. Packing a few days’ worth of supplies in our overnight packs, and setting off to explore and camp out in the remote wilderness is ... Read More
15
Apr2020
Getting outside in the fresh air is important even as we're practicing social distancing. The Bear Creek Bike Path is a great place to go close to home for a nice walk. It stretches for miles and is quite a wide path in many areas so you can easily keep ... Read More
08
Apr2020
By Leela Hickman
During these trying times of the COVID-19 crisis, it's important to find ways we can nurture our mental health. For me this has meant getting outside to move my body and interact with nature. The feeling of being enveloped in the green glow of leaves in the sunshine, ... Read More
07
Apr2020
Following orders to reduce the spread of COVID 19, everyone should stay at home but one exception is to hike and bike as long as you can keep a 6-foot distance between you and another person. There are over 47 miles of trails in the greater Ashland area. There are ... Read More
08
May2019
Tips for spring morel hunting in southwest Oregon
Learn to properly identify morels:
Morels will grow singularly from the soil, have a characteristic conical pitted cap, and can be a creamy white color ranging to a dark brown-black.
The stalk of the mushroom should be entirely hollow if you cut it ... Read More
19
Jun2017
Join local naturalists on free public hikes on weekend days in June and early July 2017. Explore wildlands in the expanded Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument that scientists recommended in order to make the Monument more ecologically whole. Learn about local flora and fauna, visit some nice country, and be inspired to ... Read More
25
Mar2016
Come into the shop today for a free copy of the official Northwest Nature Shop Ashland Map and Recommended Hikes!!
1. Lower Table Rock; 5.2 miles round trip (Hiking, No Dogs)
2. Upper Table Rock; 2.8 miles round trip (Hiking, No Dogs)
3. Denmam Wildlife Refuge/ Oregon Fish & Wildlife Office; ponds (Wildlife ... Read More
08
Mar2016
A lesser known but incredibly variant trail with great interesting and historical significance. The Gin Lin Trail is a testament to the older ways of life during the gold rush, leaving behind a fascinating hike as well as historical considerations as you witness the work of long ago left ... Read More
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