Medford, OR

united states

Medford anchors southern Oregon's Rogue Valley along Interstate 5, about halfway between Portland and the California border. The city serves as a regional hub with Rogue Valley International Airport just 3 miles north of downtown. Highway 62 heads east to Crater Lake, while Highway 99 offers a scenic alternative through pear orchards and vineyards. Harry and David built their mail-order fruit empire here, making Medford famous for premium pears shipped across America.