At the gateway to the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, the Southern Oregon town of Merlin is a watery heaven.

Rafters and kayakers delight in the white-water action, and fly-fishermen are hooked on world-class fishing. Hike the 40-mile river trail, and check out Hellgate Canyon, made famous in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and still a Wild West of natural beauty. Study the habits of wild creatures at the local wildlife preserve.