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RV Parks – See the rest of the story

When you come………If you are looking for a place to park your Motor home or travel trailer there are many fine RV Parks and Resorts in the area.

RiverPark RV Resort is located just outside Grants Pass at 2956 Rogue River Highway. They have 700′ of River frontage along the Rogue River, lots of Paved RV sites with 30 & 50 amp service, Wi-fi and Cable TV and more.  BridgeView RV Resort is located up river from Grants Pass at 8880 Rogue River Highway, about 1/4 mile down river form I-5 exit 48. They are setup very similar to RiverPark RV. They have 400 feet of River frontage. I’ve included the links to their web pages so you can see for yourself. Both resorts are a great place to kick back and relax while the river and the wildlife along the river put on a show. They also make great places to base out of for exploring the region and enjoying some of the activities listed above.

ENJOY!!!

For more pictures andthe rest of the story …..A couple of weeks ago we picked up most of the plants for our garden,  Besides fresh vegetables, food, and plants, there is always stands selling everything from Outdoor furniture to Stained Glass and even a gentleman selling Plants that Eat Bugs. When you are through checking out the Grower’s Market, it is always fun to meander through the Artisan & Crafter’s Market that is just across the street.

Every Saturday Beginning in mid March, and running till Thanks Giving the Growers Market is a must do for the residents and visitors to the Grants Pass area. Every week it Showcases the finest fresh fruits and vegetables growing in the Southern Oregon region, as well as secondary wood products, gourmet specialty foods, artists and crafters. Members attend from Medford, Butte Falls, Winston, Canyonville, Gold Hill, Roseburg and the Illinois Valley.

You really should check it out. When you do you’ll find what a great event it is and well worth returning time and time again. Located at F & 4th street, the hours are 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For Information about Grants Pass Growers Market Call 476-5375

Here are a couple of our favorite Vendors we visit every Saturday.

Maria’s Tamales
The best authentic Tamales you will find anywhere. Like so many others, we are there every Saturday morning for a Tamale. Pork, Chicken, Beef, and Spinach, add a little red and green salsa …..”What a great way to start out the day”. It pays to get there early. The line forms early and stays that way most of the morning. Customers will get 1 or 2 to eat right there at the market or buy them by the bag full to take back home for later. If you can’t make it to Grants Pass on Saturday morning, you will find Maria’s Tamales on Tuesday at the Ashland Growers Market or on Thursday at the Medford Growers Market. Truly a wonderful treat.

White Hare Ranch – Fresh Brown Eggs
We haven’t seen Earl at the market since last year, but I wanted to add him here in our list of favorites. He has great eggs. Always fresh and some of the largest chicken eggs I have ever seen. When we would comment about it he would just beam. His eggs were so popular that often by 10:00 AM he would be sold out. When shopping should you find eggs on the shelf from the White Hare Ranch you may be assured they are of excellent quality.

Mapco Industries
Mapco is an Oregon Family Handcrafted wood products company located in White City, Oregon. The products they produce are constructed from Native Oregon woods derived from salvage and tree farms. A portion of the materials used are cut from logs in their own sawmill. The balance is remanufactured at the mill work site.

Products produced by Mapco consist of everything from planter boxes to tables, chairs and swings. They are a regular at the Grants Pass Growers Market every Saturday. Stop by and say Hello Tell them you heard about them on the Web.
Here is an address & phone number for more information:
Mapco Industries
PO Box 2217
White City, OR 97503
541-826-9170

Many of you that have been around the building trade may remember Burrill Lumber Co. Burrill Lumber set the standard for the Homecenter industry when it came to quality lumber products.

It has been 9 years since Burrill produced its last product. Many of the past employees gathered at Wild River Pizza in Medford to reminisce and check up on each other. the crew that worked there was like an extended family.

Here’s to the crew of people that made the company what it was

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“Weather Permitting, all fish is fresh daily…… Never frozen and never farm raised!”

Fresh Seafood in Medford & Daily Specials — If you enjoy fresh seafood I suggest you visit Mike at Rogue Valley Fresh Seafood Co.. His Store is located Between Medford & Central Point At 2714 N. Pacific Hwy (across from Jasper’s 1 block South of Grover’s. Hours are Monday – Saturday 12 – 6:30. He Carries 200 different types of seafood ….. “Fresh from the boat within 48 hours Daily.”

Mike says very soon he will be able to Cook and serve fresh fish on site. It is great to have this new business in the Valley supplying fresh seafood daily this close to home.

Fresh Dungeness Crab; Coconut Prawns; Fresh Clams; Fresh Mussels; Fresh Oysters; Oysters in the jar; Fresh Red Rock Fillets (Red Snapper Family); fresh Ling Cod; Fresh True Cod; Fresh Black Cod (Sable Fish), Fresh Petrak Sole (Large Fillets); Fresh Dover Sole; Fresh Halibut Fillets; Fresh Salmon; Fresh AHI; Fresh Sword Fish; Fresh Mahi-Mahi; Fresh Ono; Fresh Albacore Tombo Tuna; Fresh Escolar White Tuna; Fresh Monk Fish; Fresh Sturgeon (Oregon Ocean Run); Fresh Smoked Salmon Fresh Dungeness Crab Meat; Fresh Scallops; Large Prawns; Alaskan King Crab Legs; Lobster Tail: Huge Prawns.

”You’ve tried the rest – Now taste the best!”

We can’t stay away. We have been there 3 times since Friday. The fresh fish is out of this world. If you like seafood it is a must visit.
They are open Monday – Saturday 12 – 6:30 PM
Fresh Seafood Daily, has Daily Specials, and will do special orders.
They say from the boat to you within 48 hours, and there are 200 different types of seafood to choose from. Can’t say I knew there were that many choices out there. Give ‘em a try, I think you will be like us and become a steady customer.