Our family is always up for an adventure Father's Day Weekend and this year Pop's choice was a visit to the Oregon Vortex just outside of Gold Hill.
This roadside attraction has been open to the public since 1930 and takes you on a strange glimpse into the strange world of gravity hill/optical illusions. Local legend according to Native Americans refer to the site as "forbidden" land and travelers would often times have trouble with horses passing through the area. Most in our party, believe that the effect is due to a distorted background that induces a forced perspective and not anything paranormal. At any rate, it was a fun adventure and we all enjoyed the visit.
We then drove just down the road to Del Rio Vineyards, which was established in 1997 and was once home to the Rock Point Hotel built in 1864.
We had a 5 wine flight, which included a Pinot Gris, Viogner, Grenache Rose, Claret and a Cabernet Savignon. Absolutely beautiful tasting room and grounds. It would be a great place to pack a picnic lunch, play a round of cornhole and drink a bottle of wine in the sunshine!
Finally, we headed down old highway 99 past Rogue River and ate lunch at River's Edge outside in the beautiful sunshine along the river. My shrimp scampi with spaghetti squash was amazing and I know Brian, Sandra and Steve enjoyed their Halibut Fish and Chips.
Our Father's Day adventures are always a fun time for our family. Now on to planning next year!
Enjoy!
Stacy
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