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Cave Junction, incorporated in 1948, is a city in Josephine County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,883. Its motto is the "Gateway to the Oregon Caves", and the city got its name by virtue of its location at the junction of Redwood Highway (U.S. Route 199) and Caves Highway (Oregon Route 46). Cave Junction is located in the Illinois Valley, where, starting in the 1850s, the non-native economy depended on gold mining. After World War II, timber became the main source of income for residents. As timber income has since declined, Cave Junction is attempting to compensate with tourism and as a haven for retirees. Tourists visit the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, which includes the Oregon Caves Chateau, as well as the Out'n'About treehouse resort and the Great Cats World Park zoo.
Restaurants in Cave Junction
1. Liquid Expeditions Rafting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Rafting Adventures for the whole family on the Klamath River. Swim in the warm water bask in the sun and eat a gourmet lunch or dinner while keeping an eye out for Salmon, Osprey, Eagle, Cougar and Bear. Expert guides, Excellent service, Fantastic Price!
2. Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
The Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum is a 501C3 nonprofit organization based in Cave Junction, Oregon. Its main organizers and board members include many of the original Siskiyou Smokejumpers as well as community members and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Reviewed By Littlejmichael
Stopped here because we saw the sign in the road. Excited to have found this little diamond wished more of my family was here to experience this. Super glad we stopped and learned about these men and what they to protect our natural resources.
3. Foris Vineyards
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Nestled in Oregon's Siskiyou Mountains, the Foris Vineyards produce some notable full-bodied wines.
4. Great Cats World Park
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Asindria - Grants Pass, United States
We arrived right at opening $15 per person. We waited maybe 10 minutes for the tour to start but we got to see the baby kitties while we waited so that was super entertaining. Our tour guide was funny and very knowledgeable. I felt like I was blasted with information about each species and the individual cat as well. She brought all cats willing to participate to the front of their enclosure and showed them off to everyone...best up close encounter I could have asked for. The tour lasted about 2 hours. We roamed around on our own as well after the tour. Just a really nice time and well worth the money. I would defiantly recommend and will be back!
5. Out'n'About Treehouse
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By sylvanite
We stayed for a night in the Loon Tree and my kids, ages 5 and 8, loved it! Better than camping, there are different treehouse layouts depending on your needs, some with indoor plumbing and others with just a bed and a loft. Ours had a bed and loft with two sleeping bags, as well as a mini-fridge and heater. It was perfect for our family of four. While there are a lot of amenities on the property the highlight for us was zip lining. We loved the experience and our guides, Paige and Morgan, were wonderful. They were very patient with our kids and more importantly we felt safe, often harnessed to trees when the platforms were very narrow. I would highly recommend this experience whether you stay the night or are just passing through.
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