Siskiyou Land Trust’s December slideshow will feature one of our region’s scenic treasures, the Rogue River of southern Oregon. The show will be presented by Jack Moore, long-time resident of Siskiyou county, outdoor enthusiast and community volunteer, on Thursday, December 13, at Mount Shasta Sisson Museum. Doors open at 6:30pm, program begins at 7:00.
Oregon’s famed Rogue River runs from the snows of Crater Lake to the crashing shores of the Pacific. Its winding and wild waters have long attracted Native Americans, gold miners, fur trappers, intrepid explorers, fanatical fishermen, scheming politicians, daring river men, famous celebrities, notable authors, hardy hikers, Hollywood filmmakers and more. Although a fairly small and short river compared to the mighty Mississippi, the Rogue’s near-mythic, colorful and truth-stretching tales stretch nearly as long.
The Rogue was designated as one of the original eight rivers included in the federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. In addition to all claims mentioned above, the Rogue River also offers renowned steelhead and Chinook salmon fishing, world-class whitewater, scenic hiking and abundant wildlife including black bear, river otter, blacktail deer, bald eagles, osprey, great blue heron, water ouzel, Canada geese and more. Come join us for a historical and entertaining excursion down this beautiful, famous and storied river.
A businessman in Mt. Shasta since the 1970s, Jack owned not one but two successful mail-order and Internet businesses. He is a former member of the Mount Shasta Planning Commission, founding member of the Mt. Shasta Beautification Committee, and a long-time volunteer with Mt. Shasta Trails Association and Siskiyou Land Trust. In years past Jack worked as a river rafting and mountain climbing guide, and served as caretaker for the Sierra Club cabin at Horse Camp in 1974. On any given day, Jack can be seen hiking the mountain, working on trails, or busily surfing the internet at the local library.
Jack describes himself as a “hillbilly who lives in the boonies with my loving cat, Liza Jane. I spend my retiring years on dubious activities like whitewater rafting and kombucha tasting. I have been told that at my age, my reputation actually recedes me. Nonetheless, I remain dedicated to this seemingly aimless yet self-satisfying lifestyle.” The public is invited to come join the fun with Jack and friends.
The Land Trust slideshow series will be held at the museum on the second Thursday monthly from November through April. A donation of $8-$10 is requested. All are welcome.
