The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Many wonder, "What else can we do while in town?" The answer lies in this book, a photographic essay of natural, historic, and iconic sites within a three-hour drive. Fifty-five area photographers capture notable landmarks such as Crater Lake National Park, the wild and scenic Rogue River, giant redwoods, the Klamath Wildlife Refuge, and Lassen Volcanic National Park. On-the-road and armchair travellers alike are nvited to take in the idiosyncratic culture of towns such as Jacksonville, Yreka, Bandon, and Brookings. There's plenty here for history buffs, too. Readers are invited to savour the culture and biodiversity of Ashland, but also step out into its spectacular surroundings. AUTHOR: Barbara Tricarico is the author of Ashland, Oregon. She photographed and co-authored Quilts of Virginia: 1607-1899.

Barbara has a master's degree in deaf education from Gallaudet University. 218 colour, 3 b/w.