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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Blackberry Time
Make jelly, syrup and wine
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
What’s Left at Waldo?
Hike to The Twins and Bobby Lake
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
Where the Wildflowers Are
Avoid the crowds at Iron Mountain with short hikes nearby
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
Forgotten Paths
Hike to a lookout and a glen with tall trees
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
William L. Sullivan: New Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades
He has trekked thousands of miles of wilderness and backcountry trails, mostly in Oregon, and chronicled his findings in easy-to-read and informative fashion in more … Continue reading
Enjoying Old Growth
Climate action begins with a hike at Brice Creek
Come for the waterfalls or swimming holes, to camp or to hike. Come to explore one of the nicest streams and most accessible ancient forests … Continue reading
Spring for the Redwoods
Head down to the California coast for tall tree hikes
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
Fittingly Green
Hike to viewpoints on the ridgeline of Corvallis
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
We Fought the Lawn
And the bees won
In the early days of spring, lawn mowers buzz throughout Lane County, an American ritual that affects the buzz of bees and other pollinators. Manicured … Continue reading