It’s About Time – June
We noticed an unusual abundance of wood ducks in the eastside Delta Ponds back in April. By the end of May this abundance has resulted … Continue reading
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Fast Times in Coburg
Marathon Offers Fast and Good Times
Did you miss out on the Eugene Marathon but still want to challenge yourself while the weather is good? Check out Pacific Northwest Marathon, which … Continue reading
Will Run for Wine
After Ten years, One last run through Dundee-area vineyards
I’m running through a vineyard, doing my best to avoid inhaling dust, while listening to a battle song from Lord of the Rings. All of … Continue reading
Gaura and Friends
Low-water gardening makes sense
For anybody who still needed one, this past winter and spring have been something of a wake-up call — a confirmation that we can no … Continue reading
Into the Woods
Gettin’ down, dirty and learning about movement at MovNat
When my good-natured husband Ben and I show up, MovNat trainer Skye Nacel and his partner Megan Walsh, along with MovNat intern Hopi Kennedy, have … Continue reading
Outdoors for All
The Misguided Project seeks to get more disabled people out into the wilderness
Doug James loves to go hiking. His favorite part? “The dogs,” James says, pointing to Havoc, a two-year-old boxer/pit bull mix that belongs to one … Continue reading
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
Run to the Hills
Surviving a three-day race that is the Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge
The question nagged at me the whole drive home. Why the hell did I drop out? I was on my way back to Eugene after … Continue reading
It’s About Time
As anticipated in the April column, the Delta Ponds are now bustling with goslings. This year we were greeted with a sight that was not … Continue reading
Patio Produce
Container gardening can give you fresh, healthy produce right at home
You don’t need a permanent address or a garden plot to grow some of your own food. Any large container that will hold soil and … Continue reading