Oregon’s Hippie Island
Revisiting the 1960s in Greece
Matala, a quiet beach village on the Greek island of Crete, became an international hangout for the flower children of the 1960s. A surprising number … Continue reading
Outdoors
Old Port, Newport
Hike to history and wildlife on the coast
In an old coastal town like Newport you expect a salty bayfront and quaint hotels. But by strolling a three-mile loop you’ll also find that … Continue reading
Light Up the Long Night
Shift Community Cycles invites you to adorn your bicycle with lights and cruise through the Winter Solstice
The sun sets around 4:30 pm Saturday, Dec. 21, plunging Eugene into the longest night of the year. To celebrate, join Shift Community Cycle’s Winter … Continue reading
Learning Not to Snowboard
A trip to the slopes of Mount Hood
Most people who snowboard begin by the age of six. Maybe seven. But 70? I had planned a ski trip to Timberline Lodge at Mount … Continue reading
Scaling the Castle
Hike to a McKenzie Valley lookout
Frustrations, anxieties — sometimes the best way to clear your mind is to take a tough hike in the woods. Just remember to wear boots … Continue reading
Fire in the Sage
The Warner Peak fire at Hart Mountain Refuge
The Warner Peak fire started August 5 by a lightning strike on a juniper tree on the west face of what is known as south … Continue reading
Ridgeline Hike
Blanton Ridge is nice, but it’s not the missing link
This is the month I wanted to take you hiking at South Eugene Meadows, the latest link in the Ridgeline Trail. It’s all part of … Continue reading
An Evening on Mt. Everest
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the City Club of Eugene features Eric Gran, a Eugene-resident who scaled Mount Everest
You have three months to prepare for the climb of your life: Mount Everest. Could you do it? Eric Gran could, and he did. Gran … Continue reading
Pine Ridge Time
Hike to a view of Marion Lake with no permit hassle
Marion Lake was once the great escape from the Willamette Valley’s summer doldrums. But then half the Mount Jefferson Wilderness burned, and the other half … Continue reading
Passless at the Pass
Hike at McKenzie Pass without a permit
Do you love scenery and hate rules? McKenzie Pass is a gorgeous getaway, with views across lava fields to the Three Sisters. But most of … Continue reading