/travel-and-tourism Travel and Tourism en-US Copyright Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:41:12 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-03/this-is-the-last-holiday-season-before-the-real-id-deadline-heres-how-to-get-one Oregon transportation officials are expecting long lines as the deadline approaches in May 2025. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:41:12 GMT /politics-government/2024-12-03/this-is-the-last-holiday-season-before-the-real-id-deadline-heres-how-to-get-one Bryce Dole /travel-and-tourism/2024-11-27/rogue-valley-airport-plans-major-expansion-to-meet-growing-demands The Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport is currently much smaller than it should be according to airport officials. The airport is planning a major expansion to accommodate growing demand. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:23:18 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2024-11-27/rogue-valley-airport-plans-major-expansion-to-meet-growing-demands Roman Battaglia /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-09-30/fees-at-oregon-state-parks-will-rise-in-2025 Recreating at Oregon State Parks could be more expensive starting next year. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:42:59 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2024-09-30/fees-at-oregon-state-parks-will-rise-in-2025 Karen Richards /travel-and-tourism/2024-09-27/crater-lakes-new-hospitality-company-reflects-on-a-demanding-first-season As the summer winds to a close, and snow appears on the horizon, the hospitality company ExplorUS is wrapping up its first full season at Crater Lake National Park. The company took over after the National Park Service kicked out the last vendor. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:58:22 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2024-09-27/crater-lakes-new-hospitality-company-reflects-on-a-demanding-first-season Roman Battaglia /travel-and-tourism/2024-09-18/how-medfords-airport-ended-up-with-a-replica-of-the-white-houses-oval-office Tucked away on the second floor of the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport is a replica of the Oval Office, complete with a Resolute Desk. It was all the former airport director’s idea. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:42:44 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2024-09-18/how-medfords-airport-ended-up-with-a-replica-of-the-white-houses-oval-office Justin Higginbottom /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-06-13/debate-continues-over-whether-jet-boats-should-be-allowed-on-upper-rogue-river Jet boats provide high-speed, thrill-seeking experiences for tourists on waterways like the Upper Rogue River. A conflict over the use of these boats has arisen over the years. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:33:00 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-06-13/debate-continues-over-whether-jet-boats-should-be-allowed-on-upper-rogue-river Roman Battaglia /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-05-29/thu-9-25-happy-birthday-100-to-the-greensprings-highway Southern Oregon Historical Society and the Klamath County Museums are teaming up for some commemorations of the centennial of the Greensprings Highway, including an on-the-road party on June 1. Wed, 29 May 2024 17:19:10 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-05-29/thu-9-25-happy-birthday-100-to-the-greensprings-highway The ɫèapp Team /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-02-21/thu-9-am-numbers-show-increasing-dependence-on-retirement-income-on-oregons-south-coast The Oregon Coast Visitors Association commissioned a study to find specific demographics. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-02-21/thu-9-am-numbers-show-increasing-dependence-on-retirement-income-on-oregons-south-coast The ɫèapp Team /travel-and-tourism/2023-12-14/broken-wings-complaints-about-u-s-airlines-soared-again-this-year Passenger complaints about airlines rose sharply in the first half of the year, according to consumer watchdogs. The number of canceled flights declined, but delays and other problems increased. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:19:01 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2023-12-14/broken-wings-complaints-about-u-s-airlines-soared-again-this-year Joel Rose /travel-and-tourism/2023-10-23/an-off-duty-pilot-attempted-to-shut-off-the-engines-in-flight-alaska-airlines-says An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an unexpected landing after an off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit allegedly attempted to disable the aircraft's engines. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:28:49 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2023-10-23/an-off-duty-pilot-attempted-to-shut-off-the-engines-in-flight-alaska-airlines-says Joel Rose