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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
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
Curious George, Mowgli, Tree Climbing Eugene and every little kid ever. All of them understand the simple joys and healthy benefits of climbing trees. Tree … Continue reading
Mountain climbing is supposed to be steep, treeless and arduous. But not at Patterson Mountain, a forgotten peak half an hour’s drive from Eugene. The … Continue reading
Two-wheel travel is an everyday fact of life for some in Eugene, be it with conventional bikes or, increasingly, with electric bikes. Getting to work? … Continue reading
It’s demanding work to get a rowing shell through the rigors of competition in the (hopefully) placid waters of a lake with no headwind to … Continue reading
Get outdoors this season and explore the nature that this beautiful area has to offer. Living River Exploration Days at Green Island are the second … Continue reading
You have to hike to see the ancient pictographs and historic fire lookouts of the North Umpqua. Prehistoric rock art is rare in western Oregon, … Continue reading
Hot springs should be earned. A soak certainly seems more satisfying after a day of hiking. And I don’t think the quarter-mile trail to Terwilliger … Continue reading
As a senior at the University of Oregon, spring only truly begins for me when I have my first float along the Willamette River. Nothing … Continue reading