Oregon Vortex

The dictionary defines a vortex as a "whirlpool." But those that believe in land-locked vortexes, define them as "concentrated energy rising from the earth." And they believe that this concentrated energy is often felt by palpable sensations across the nape of the neck and the shoulder blades.

Probably the most famous land-locked vortex is known as The Oregon Vortex. The Cooper family, who have owned the southern Oregon Gold Hill property for 45 years say it is all quite simple: magnetic fields, half above the ground and half below it, create a vortex, a whirlpool of force that sucks everything around it towards its center.

Our Rogue River rafting guests often take this quick drive off Interstate-5 to "trip out" on this naturally occurring phenomenon. Step inside the creaky 1904 mining office and you can feel your body listing towards the magnetic field. Grab a broom, whisk side up, handle touching the ground, and let go: incredibly the broom stands there on its own! Don't believe it?!?...well, darn it, just get in touch with your inner child!!!

In the early 1900s, lore has it that Native Americans wouldn't go near the Oregon Vortex property...because their horses always spooked! A man named John Litster, a physicist who opened the Vortex to the public in 1930, provides even more mystery...after conducting experiments on the odd phenomena he observed here, Litster, in notes, which he later burned is said to have written, "The world isn't ready for what goes on here."

You can visit the Oregon Vortex website by clicking here. For questions, phone 541-855-1543. Directions to the site can be found on the website.