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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue River man allegedly copped to fatal knifing, affidavit says ... Muralists add color to I-5 columns as part of Hawthorne Park renovation ... US authorities allege Oregon imam assisted radicals ... Rogue River man allegedly copped to fatal knifing, affidavit says ... Muralists add color to I-5 columns as part of Hawthorne Park renovation ... US authorities allege Oregon imam assisted radicals ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Getting dogs to snow takes a drive It takes some driving to find places for dogs to play in the snow. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Could you suggest places within about 45 minutes of Medford where I can take my dog to play in the snow, either now or later in the winter? I'm pretty sure dogs are not allowed at sno-parks. — Brian The distance it takes to get Fido to some snow for play time depends largely on the weather. But there are generally three directions to head to find the white snuff. Many people might first think of Mount Ashland off Interstate 5 south of Ashland, but much of the property lining the Mt. Ashland Ski Access Road is private and dogs are not welcome on that private land, said Steve Johnson, who retired after a career as a U.S. Forest Service recreation specialist. When the Mt. Ashland Ski Area is closed, dogs often romp at the ski area or on land at the back end of the parking lot. Dogs are not allowed on ski area slopes when the ski area is operating, Johnson said. Instead of Mount Ashland, Johnson said, a better place to take dogs is Dead Indian Memorial Road east of Ashland. The higher up you go, the more likely you are to hit snow. There are usually a number of plowed turn-outs along the road to use. "When we don't have a lot of snow, you have to go up high," Johnson said. The Howard Prairie Lake area off Dead Indian Memorial Road is often a good spot for dogs to play, he said. Johnson said dogs generally are allowed at sno-parks, unless signs state dogs aren't allowed. Another option to find snow is to head north on Highway 62. Some years, snow falls around the town of Prospect. In low snow years, dog owners can either keep going on Highway 62 toward Crater Lake National Park until they find snow, or turn off Highway 62 onto Highway 230 toward Diamond Lake and hope to find snow, according to staff at the ranger station in Prospect. If you go all the way up to Crater Lake — which is well beyond a 45-minute radius from Medford — be aware that dogs must remain leashed in the park. They can walk on paved roads and in parking lots, and up to 50 feet off those paved surfaces. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501