Rogue River, Oregon 97537
The first settlers to come into the region were without exception trappers and traders seeking valuable animal pelts. Long before the arrival of white trappers, however, there were several thousand native peoples who lived along the banks. As a matter of fact, the Rogue got its name from the Indians..."The River of the Rogues". Today gold-panning is a favorite occupation of many visitors as each year gold is washed down from the mountains in the streams and lodges in gravel and between boulders. In its heyday, over $70 million was taken from the Rogue in gold; $5 million alone from Tyee Rapids by a group of Chinese miners. Gradually, however, the gold dwindled. Since the rugged character of the Rogue prevented it from becoming a highway of commerce and most of the valuable pelts had been trapped out, agriculture became the major industry for the Rogue Valley. Although commercial salmon fishing was once popular, it was outlawed in 1962 when state legislation banned the use of gill-nets. Game fishing remains the major fishing industry today.
Rogue River, OR - Community & Attractions
Rogue River Rafting, White Water Rafting, River Trips, Fishing Trips and Whitewater Recreation Camp Trips are available to those who love the outdoors. This legendary river has long been a secret paradise for game fishermen.
The Rogue is one of eight rivers in the United States designated as wild and scenic. Its beauty will always be protected for our visitors. It remains a bird and wildlife watchers delight. Flying overhead one can find snowy egret, blue heron, osprey Canadian geese great horned owls, grouse, partridge, pheasant, quail and the majestic bald eagle. Along its banks graze deer and elk, and one can always catch sight of an occasional river otter or beaver. In the canyon area are found bear, mink, muskrat, fox, mountain lion and bobcat. And of course, there are the fish. Although there are two major runs for the salmon and steelhead there are fish in the Rogue all year round.
Rogue River, OR - Homes for Sale & Real Estate
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Chelle Fowler & Christy Seigfried
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Chelle: (541) 261-2175
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