Oregon Trip

Most years I do a Rogue River backpack in early spring or late winter. Very few other people. I'm not into fishing but I see some fisher people. Excellent backpacking. Check out http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Rogue_River_Hike

Thank you I will certainly check this out. Can you suggest any good Wineries in the area?

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I drink cheap wine or beer : ) Although I've been drinking hoppy beer like Mirror Pond some…

but there are many wineries in Oregon, and I think some in that general area

There are many, many wineries in southern Oregon. Along the Applegate River valley, there are at least 8 wineries and the surrounding area has many more. Southern Oregon is turning into the new Napa Valley!

The Rogue Wild and Scenic backpacking trip (40+ miles plus side hikes) is excellent and very uncrowded this time of year.

Edit: I missed the reference to early spring. It still won't be too crowded because the shuttle route to Gold Beach might be closed due to snow, which forces a much longer shuttle.