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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Since 2001, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has ensured protection for big wild places across the U.S., including some of Oregon’s most iconic landscapes. Now, … Continue reading
I’m not an avid social media user, so when “influencer” Alex Haraus (@alex.haraus on Instagram), who hit the big time with his activism working to … Continue reading
This year, Oregon Wild marks 50 years of working to protect our state’s wildlands, wildlife and waters. At Oregon Wild’s founding in 1974, newly minted … Continue reading