Southern Loop
While I like to explore far and wide, sometimes it’s just nice to find a good hike near home. At the suggestion of my friend … Continue reading
Chandra LeGue
Author: Chandra LeGue
Day-hike the PCT to Rosary Lakes
Hike, check the views and weigh in on roadless areas
The Pacific Crest Trail can sound like a daunting undertaking, especially when taken all together. There’s no need to feel intimidated. I’m no through-hiker, but … Continue reading
Exploring Lakes Near John Day
Hiking on Oregon’s east side
There’s a whole world of forests and mountains in eastern Oregon to visit if you’re needing a change of scenery this summer. Visiting requires a … Continue reading
Discover Yellow Jacket Glade
Off the beaten path, a hike, wildlife habitat, wildflowers and more
Don’t be turned off by the name of this lovely 5.6-mile loop trail — Yellow Jacket Glade is not named after the annoying wasps that … Continue reading
Gordon Lakes
The wildlands of the South Santiam beckon
Sandwiched between the Willamette Valley and the high Cascades, the “old Cascades” — ancient mountains now eroded into cliffs and plateaus — offer some of … Continue reading
The Roadless, Rules
Discover Mount June in Eugene’s ‘backyard wilderness’
There are no fancy lines on most maps delineating the Hardesty Mountain Roadless Area just southeast of Eugene. But thanks to the 2001 Roadless Area … Continue reading
Spring in the Coast Range
Sweet Creek is the perfect hike for Earth Month
Spring is a great time to explore the streams, forests and flowers of the central Oregon Coast Range, and I can’t think of many places … Continue reading
Nearby BLM Forests
Enjoying and protecting our backyard forests and old growth
Tucked away amid clearcuts and logging roads in the Coburg Hills outside Eugene, the McGowan Creek Environmental Education Area is an ideal spot to wander … Continue reading
Hiking the South Willamette Trail
Trump’s threat to public lands hit home in the forests out Hwy 58
In the winter months, it’s often best to look for hikes at lower elevations and close to home unless you’re set up to deal with … Continue reading
Wildlife and Hiking at Cape Perpetua
Yes, you can see wild animals even in Oregon’s cold wet winter weather
Winter isn’t necessarily the best time for wildlife watching in the Eugene area — what with the potential for rain, snow, fog and the dreaded … Continue reading