Visit Grants Pass is encouraging travelers impacted by construction along US-199 to make the most of their time in the Illinois Valley.
In a July 2026 press release, Visit Grants Pass highlights Cave Junction and the surrounding Illinois Valley as a destination worth exploring, from outdoor recreation and natural wonders to local restaurants, wineries, history, and Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve.
The release accompanies Visit Grants Pass’s Best Detour You Never Planned: Cave Junction, Oregon guide and encourages travelers heading between Southern Oregon and the coast to turn potential construction delays into an opportunity to experience more of the Illinois Valley.
Read the full press release below to learn more about the US-199 construction and the Illinois Valley destinations featured by Visit Grants Pass.
