SK8R Girls
The ‘Girls of WJ’ diversify and expand Eugene’s skate scene
Skateboarders in Eugene have been able to enjoy some luxuries that put us on the map as a skateboarding town. Although you won’t find it … Continue reading
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Gardener Power
Growing in a time of climate change
Did spring arrive a month early in Eugene this year? While it’s tough not to enjoy good, mild gardening weather in February, it makes me … Continue reading
It’s About Time – March 2019
The January column featured one of our nastiest garden pests, European red slug. It’s an exotic, invasive species. I return here to discuss another abundant, … Continue reading
It’s About Time – February 2020
February is a month that leads us into a new season. My mood gets increasingly positive when daylight creeps into the window earlier and earlier. … Continue reading
Way in the Woods: Embracing Winter
Snowshoeing is a great way to explore winter landscapes
I don’t particularly like winter. Growing up in Michigan, I remember waiting for the bus at the end of my rural driveway, shivering after trudging through … Continue reading
It’s About Time – January 2020
Everything is quiet inside our home as the new year begins. We enjoy watching birds coming to the feeders outside the window, the reward for … Continue reading
Nature is a Gift
Way in the Woods: Hiking Larison Creek
In this dark time of year — daylight hours averaging right about nine hours in December and January — I look to nature for light … Continue reading
The State of Cycling
A lifelong bike advocate takes a hard look at the past, present and future of Eugene’s bike culture
Eugene is a cycling failure and has been for nearly a decade. How can that be? We have bike lanes and buffered bike lanes. We … Continue reading
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Winter Coast Range Hiking
Venture into a wilderness
This time of year — late fall, early winter — can be challenging as far as where to go on a hike is concerned. If … Continue reading
It’s About Time – December 2019
There is something about winter Solstice; the turn of the year that affects our outlook on the future. Winter solstice is deeply embedded in spiritual … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Autumnal equinox is receding into the past, with rate of day length change slowing to a crawl. Days will get shorter, and nights will get … Continue reading
Wild & Scenic Rivers
Hiking along the Rogue
Whether you love hiking for exercise, for the views of waterfalls or mountains, to discover new places or just to commune with nature — experiencing … Continue reading
It’s About Time – October 2019
Fall is the time of the year when acorns mature on oak trees. This year there has been a massive production of acorns, with mounds … Continue reading
It’s About Time – September 2019
There is nothing like the equinox to signal an oncoming change of season. Autumnal equinox is Sept. 23 this year. Remember how day length changes … Continue reading