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Oregon is, indisputably, a mountain biking destination. With more than 2,000 miles of world-class trails spread to almost every corner the state, some might even … Continue reading
For the past several decades, since the great hippie invasion of the ’60s, Eugene has enjoyed a reputation as being one of the most progressive … Continue reading
In this week’s episode of What’s Happening, host Meerah Powell talks with local biking advocate Brad Foster about a piece he wrote for the Weekly on how the state of cycling in Eugene has become a failure. Foster debunks Eugene’s “bike-friendliness,” talks about comparisons with other cities in the Pacific Northwest and posits some ideas of how we can start improving. Make sure to grab a print issue of Eugene Weekly in its little red boxes every Thursday or check us out online at www.eugeneweekly.com.
At a plant sale last year I found some nice specimens of Solomon’s seal wrongly placed on a table reserved for Oregon native plants. And … Continue reading
Eugene is a cycling failure and has been for nearly a decade. How can that be? We have bike lanes and buffered bike lanes. We … Continue reading
In no other state is weather as worthy a conversation piece as Oregon. Our deceptive pre-spring warm spell, which happens every year, brought out crocuses … Continue reading
This spring, on a warm Friday afternoon, I decide to play hooky. And now I can say that, should you find yourself in or around … Continue reading
There are few more primal smells that beckon a man to a meal than food fired in black metal. “We still only use cast-iron skillets … Continue reading
As a “theater mom” whose kids more often than not perform at the Wildish Theater on Main Street in Springfield, I’ve put in my time … Continue reading
Sashay over to Springfield for breakfast, and you can’t go wrong. There are morning repasts for early risers and late sleepers alike. We don’t recommend … Continue reading