It lasts four days and the main event is a thrilling hydroboat race. In spring and fall, the Grants Pass is awash in color with the new blooms or the fall turning of the trees, but anytime of year at all, Grants Pass is an exceptionally beautiful town. The historical town of Jacksonville is located about seven miles west of Medford and fifteen miles north of Ashland Oregon. Jacksonville is one of the most historically significant communities in the western United States. Filled with historical landmarks this town offers visitors to share in the experience of a bygone era.
Visitors can come see exhibits and collections of yesteryears.
More than 80 individual buildings are on the National Register or Historic Places.