North Umpqua Waterfalls
Two hikes that are fun with kids

A wildfire in 2020 destroyed the waterfall trails of the North Umpqua River, right? Well, no. The jungly 1.3-mile path to Wolf Creek Falls didn’t burn … Continue reading
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A wildfire in 2020 destroyed the waterfall trails of the North Umpqua River, right? Well, no. The jungly 1.3-mile path to Wolf Creek Falls didn’t burn … Continue reading
When life gives you lemons, of course you should make lemonade. But in Oregon, you’re much more likely to get blackberries. After years of fighting … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard that the Waldo Lake area burned last fall. The Cedar Creek Fire smoldered through August, but then ripped around the shore of … Continue reading
Many of the 27 Oregon authors appearing at the Lane County Fair July 19 to 23 will be bringing books that have been published within … Continue reading
Starting on the Fourth of July weekend, thousands of wildflower lovers crowd the trail to Iron Mountain on South Santiam Highway 20. Don’t join them! … Continue reading
With so many trails limited by fire damage or permits, it’s time to revive a few forgotten paths. Here are two that are close to … Continue reading
Get the jump on summer with a spring fling to California’s Redwood Coast. The season there is now in full sprout, but the crowds haven’t … Continue reading
The Corvallis skyline is a dreamland — not of skyscrapers, but of forested peaks. A hike to Fitton Green takes you to a viewpoint that … Continue reading
Quick, what’s the closest old-growth forest to Eugene? The Delta Old-Growth Grove on the McKenzie River? Nope — those trees burned in 2020, and they … Continue reading
So you’ve been snowshoeing once already? Perhaps you tried the easy loop I suggested last month to Gold Lake and the Marilyn Lakes. Now you’re … Continue reading