Page 46 - Southern Oregon Magazine Winter 2015
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K OF THE WOODS Community STORY BY Valerie Coulman
Shining the Spotlight
Panorama of
Medford Oregon
West Side
Colene Martin, president/CEO of Grants Pass and Anne Jenkins, senior vice president at Travel Medford
Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Oregon is known for its wide variety of cultural and to the area, but it is certainly not all that is offered, adds Martin.
natural attractions, and one of the strengths of the community “Added as a bonus are the friendly faces, and a dynamic local arts and
is the network of people both personally and professionally entertainment scene.”
committed to showcasing the best of the area. These tourism The area offers an incredibly wide range of opportunities, points out
professionals have devoted their days to promoting this region, a job Tim Balfour, president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
they tackle wholeheartedly. “It’s just amazing how many days that you can plan out when you
“We live in a wonderland of adventure,” says Colene Martin, president/ put together an itinerary,” he recalls. Based on his own first visit to
CEO of Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. the area from Delaware, and his subsequent nine years as co-owner
“The legendary Rogue River is among the greatest places in the Pacific of TouVelle House, Balfour is quick to point out the range of indoor
Northwest for whitewater thrills, fishing and hiking and biking trails.” and outdoor options for visitors and locals alike. From Crater Lake to
The natural resources of the Rogue Valley are what draw many people the Oregon Caves, Britt Festival to Shakespeare Festival, and even the
Jacksonville cemetery, fascinating experiences abound. And he credits
44 southernoregonmagazine.com • winter 2015
Shining the Spotlight
Panorama of
Medford Oregon
West Side
Colene Martin, president/CEO of Grants Pass and Anne Jenkins, senior vice president at Travel Medford
Josephine County Chamber of Commerce
Southern Oregon is known for its wide variety of cultural and to the area, but it is certainly not all that is offered, adds Martin.
natural attractions, and one of the strengths of the community “Added as a bonus are the friendly faces, and a dynamic local arts and
is the network of people both personally and professionally entertainment scene.”
committed to showcasing the best of the area. These tourism The area offers an incredibly wide range of opportunities, points out
professionals have devoted their days to promoting this region, a job Tim Balfour, president of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
they tackle wholeheartedly. “It’s just amazing how many days that you can plan out when you
“We live in a wonderland of adventure,” says Colene Martin, president/ put together an itinerary,” he recalls. Based on his own first visit to
CEO of Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. the area from Delaware, and his subsequent nine years as co-owner
“The legendary Rogue River is among the greatest places in the Pacific of TouVelle House, Balfour is quick to point out the range of indoor
Northwest for whitewater thrills, fishing and hiking and biking trails.” and outdoor options for visitors and locals alike. From Crater Lake to
The natural resources of the Rogue Valley are what draw many people the Oregon Caves, Britt Festival to Shakespeare Festival, and even the
Jacksonville cemetery, fascinating experiences abound. And he credits
44 southernoregonmagazine.com • winter 2015
