NYmom

My 3yo and I will have two full days in the Merlin (Grants Pass) area. I saw information about ScienceWorks down in Ashland which looks great. Can anyone suggest outdoor activities with a 3yo in the Merlin/Grants Pass area? Any river activities that would be appropriate for his age?

Thanks in advance!
- Kathy

kimamom

The Hellgate Jet Boats that leave from the Riverside Inn boat dock are lots of fun in Grants Pass. They offer lunch and dinner excurstions and a Quick N Scenic excursion that is lots of fun. The Riverside Inn is a nice place to stay, very affordable and all rooms have river views, great outdoor pool there, also. ***kim***

oregonmom

wildlife images is an animal rescue place in Merlin. I went with my daughter on a school trip and it was enjoyable. I think a 3 year old would probably like it.

NYmom

Both of these ideas are fantastic! Exactly the type of things I was looking for. I kept seeing ads for jet boats, but none allowed young kids. Hellgate does! Wildlife images sounds really great too. I saw this link before, but didn't imagine "images" meant a rescue place. Perfect!

Thanks so much!!
- Kathy

spirobulldog

We really enjoyed Hellgate Jetboats.

You are not far from Oregon Caves National Monument.
The lodge there is great too. It is called Oregon Cave Chateau.

There is a treehouse resort in that area also. They have like 20 different treehouses that you spend the night in. I think they have ziplines too. I haven't stayed there, but noticed it online and it looked cool.

NYmom

@spirobulldog: I looked into the treehouse resort, looked great! But they're completely booked for the season. Thanks for the tip on Oregon caves!