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Planning a trip to Cave Junction, Oregon

11:33 PM PDT, April 03, 2007

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THE BEST WAY

From LAX, nonstop service to Medford, Ore., is offered on American or Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air. Connecting service (change of planes) is offered on United and Delta. Restricted round-trip fares start at $190.

WHERE TO STAY

Camping: There are several private campgrounds around Cave Junction, and Tree Climbing Northwest, a.k.a. Tim Kovar's yard, is sometimes available for pitching a tent or parking a camper.

Erin Lodge, 29025 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, Ore.; (541) 592-4253, www.erinlodge.com. B&B rooms in the log home of the owners, plus a large lodge for groups and a treehouse. Rooms $65 to $95. Treehouse, $65 to $110 (for four or more). Breakfast included.

Out 'n' About Treesort, 300 Page Creek Road, Takilma, Ore.; (541) 592-2208, www.treehouses.com. A collection of 10 treehouses run as a B&B; most sleep two to four adults, $110 to $220.

Weasku Inn, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, Ore.; (541) 471-8000, www.weasku.com. About 30 miles north of Cave Junction, a traditional lodge with modern comforts. Also cabins on the Rogue River. $195 to $325.

WHERE TO CLIMB

Tree Climbing Northwest, c/o New Tribe, (866) 223-3371, www.treeclimbingnorthwest.com. Upcoming basic tree-climbing classes Friday through April 15, June 8-10, July 13-15; $450.

Tree Climbing Colorado, Evergreen; (303) 526-2904, www.treeclimbingcolorado.com. Basic tree climbing classes by appointment, $450.

Dancing With Trees, 1629 Wynn Lake Road, Alto, Ga.; (706) 778-8847, www.dancingwithtrees.com. Classes, introductory or guided climbs.

Tree Climbers International, P.O. Box 5588, Atlanta; ; (404) 377-3150, www.treeclimbing.com. Two-day basic tree climbing classes about once a month. $450.

New Tribe, Grants Pass, Ore.; (866) 223-3371, www.newtribe.com . Sells recreational tree climbing equipment.