Location: Merlin
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What to do and see in Merlin, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Merlin is an unincorporated community in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. The area is known for sport fishing and whitewater rafting on the Rogue River Merlin's ZIP code is 97532.
Restaurants in Merlin
1. Orange Torpedo Rafting Trips
Overall Ratings
5 based on 358 reviews
Orange Torpedo Trips is the most experienced rafting and inflatable kayaking outfitter on the Rogue River. We offer unique inflatable kayaking trips and rafting trips ranging from 4 hours to 14 days on a variety of rivers including the Rogue River, Salmon River, Klamath River, and North Umpqua River. We have the perfect trip for everyone from age 4 years and up!
Reviewed By Connie N
Outstanding! Exceptional guide, Mike. My 2 friends and I had the most awesome hike. Loved the lodges- mostly hiked but enjoyed rafting a few miles. Highly recommend Orange Torpedo- very professional, every detail attended to and had enough wine for us! Will do this again!
2. The Glass Forge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 180 reviews
This is a fully operational glass blowing shop, where you can get up close and even try your hand at blowing molten 2000 degree glass. The artisans are usually working producing all kinds of glass art from vases, bowls to paperweights and sculptural pieces. Come browse the gift shop, or just stay and visit. It does get warm so can be very nice in the winter!
Reviewed By Jan501 - Susanville, California
I have seen glass blowers at work years ago, but I never before saw glass forgers. These master craftsmen/artists are just incredible. I took my four grandchildren, and we got to get up close and talk to the artist as he worked. Then he invited us to come into his work area to "see the dragon," inside the 2,000 degree F. furnace. The artist explained everything he was doing. It was just an awesome experience. I look forward to taking my husband with me on my next trip to The Glass Forge. This is a MUST SEE stop in Grants Pass.
3. Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 503 reviews
For over 40 years Morrisons Rogue Wilderness Adventures has been the leading guide service on the Rogue River in the Southern Oregon region. Single day adventures are available. Hiking, fishing and rafting are all part of our menu of products. Please check out our website for a full listing of our trips. With wonderful food, professional guides and the best in customer service we do everything we can to make this a wonderful experience for you. Morrisons Rogue River Lodge is our parent company and we invite you to join us for the best in Northwest hospitality with fantastic meals, comfortable cozy cabins and wonderful access to the Rogue River.
Reviewed By KKNsarsasota - Sarasota, Florida
We all loved this trip! Beautiful scenery, amazing, helpful guides Bama and Dan. The lodges and food were perfect! Great adventure and we laughed through every minute of the trip! Highly recommend!thank you
4. Wildlife Images - Rehabilitation & Education Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 288 reviews
Wildlife Images is non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center in beautiful Southern Oregon. We have been a non-profit since 1981, when our mission of Saving Wildlife started. Our center includes a wildlife hospital for wild patients and permanent residents, youth camps throughout the year, and over 80 permanent residents who cannot be released back to the wild. By taking a tour you can view a great assortment of birds, smaller mammals, reptiles, and large mammals such as cougars, bears and wolves! The tours provide a unique, up-close encounter with wildlife that is not seen every day.
Reviewed By Ann H - Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Wildlife Images is a first-class animal rescue foundation. The guides are excellent, the animals well-cared for, and rehabilitated if possible.
5. Wine Hopper Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 108 reviews
Daily guided wine tours of the Rogue and Applegate Valley AVA's. Pickups in Ashland, Medford and Jacksonville. Trips include transportation, wine tastings, lunch and history of this growing wine region. Couples and groups are welcome. Open Year Around.Custom group tours are also available.
Reviewed By julesdaniel - oakland california
Had a fun time with friends touring the beautiful southern Oregon wine country with Jim and Glen on Wine Hopper. Jim was the host, Glen the driver, and they were both engaging, entertaining, and informative. The transport was great, the food they provided was well chosen, and the vineyards outstanding. It was a fun time and I highly recommend Wine Hopper
6. ROW Adventures - Rogue River Rafting
Overall Ratings
5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By DNKass - Roslyn, New York
We had wanted to do white water rfting trip on the Rogue River. The fact we stayed in lodges along the Rogue River was a plus and I enjoyed the fact tht you could choose to hike or raft each morning and nostly each afternoon. The guides were great! I enjoyed seeing the profusion of wildflowers during hikes. Most of our group was from Oregon and California. We were the only ones from the east coast. We were also the oldest. We did find it a bit daunting to constantly each night repack our wet and dry bags. . The food overall was good and Row does a good job of packing lunch feasts. The dinners are proviifed by each of the lodges . The first Blackbar made fried chicken which for me the white meat was dry. MY favorite lodges wwere Marial and Paradise INN. I loved getting wet in the paddle boat going thru the rapids.
7. Rogue River Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 18 reviews
Rogue River Outfitters Since 1966 Rogue River Outfitters has been known as the specialists in rafting and fishing the World Famous Rogue River in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Outfitters is a second generation family owned and operated Oregon Guide and Outfitter service.
Reviewed By andypl100 - Bend, Oregon
Our four families with children aged 6-12 had a great time floating the Wild And Scenic Rogue with Rogue River Outfitters. Craig and his team have been guiding on the Rogue for decades, and their experience and passion for the river came through in every thing they did. We're going again next year and plan to use them again without hesitation!
8. Riverside Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By jlmsBellevue - Bellevue, WA
Riverside Park is a must visit. Bring good walking shoes, a camera and your sense of adventure. There is a very nice children's play area. Plenty of seats covered and uncovered for a picnic. The river's edge is a landing place for all kinds of birds. Children enjoy sitting on the edge and fishing or just watching the birds.
9. Rogue Fun Trips
Overall Ratings
5 based on 23 reviews
We offer half day and full day rafting on the Rogue River between Hog Creek Boat Landing and Grave Creek. Inflatable kayaks and paddle boats can be requested at no additional cost. Full day trips include organic fresh foods from our garden. Doggies are welcome, too. We also offer boat and equipment rentals.
Reviewed By Atperts - Santa Cruz, California
We took a beautiful trip down the river with this company. We felt safe and had a great time. Highly recommended!
10. OARS Rogue River Rafting
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
OARS is one of the most established outfitters in Oregon—we’ve been guiding first-class rafting trips on the Rogue River since 1969 and our guests often comment that their Rogue River experience with OARS was “one of the best vacations ever.” We offer a variety of ways to experience the Rogue River: in your choice of a raft, a dory or an inflatable kayak; a multi-day hiking trip along the Rogue R
Reviewed By Robin K - Manhattan Beach, California
My girls saved for several years to do a "big" trip and adventure. They decided they wanted to go rafting in the Grand Canyon but by the time we were ready to book no one had canyon trips left. The OARS rep recommended the Oregon...MoreHow wonderful that you and your Girl Scouts were able to experience a Rogue River rafting trip with us! We're happy to hear the girls has a blast! Thank you for the review!
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