My Dad’s Hometown
A place means so much more when you visit it often
Last April, I got a message from my mother that stopped me in my tracks. I was in the midst of writing the cover story … Continue reading
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Cruising the Top of the World
Eleven days looking for bears in the Norwegian arctic
From three decks up, the sea ice surrounding our ship looks like so many Styrofoam picnic plates bobbing on a dark blue pool. Some plates … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Fires are raging due to an extended drought
The fires are being enhanced by the effect of years of extended drought. Even on Spencer Butte, Eugene’s prime city park day hike, one can … Continue reading
Defecting — Temporarily — to Vancouver Island
Our neighbor to the north provides urban and rural delights
Chances are, in the past year you’ve probably thought it, maybe even said it: Let’s defect to Canada. For many, our neighbor to the north … Continue reading
When Natives Aren’t Nice
Native plants can act like invaders
Most gardeners would like to do a little less routine yard maintenance and spend more time being creative, or even relaxing. But the low maintenance … Continue reading
A Health Care Nightmare
Oregon pushes toward a universal health care system as ACA debate, shortfalls continue
Timothy Burns is 27 years old. Before age 3, he underwent six open-heart surgeries for a congenital heart condition — mirror-image dextrocardia. “I have no … Continue reading
Sleuth & Mole Turn Out the Lights
Our longtime wine writer and his bosom buddy bid a fond farewell
On the 15th floor of Eugene’s most decrepit high-rise, I dragged my feet down the hallway littered with pieces of broken tiles and remnants of … Continue reading
Not a One Night Stand
Wildcrafting in Lane County
Sue Sierralupe stands on the trail, looking into the creek-side trees and brush. “Poor man’s opium,” she says, pointing into the brambles at some wild … Continue reading
Kids in the Wild
Whole Earth Nature School goes wildcrafting
Whole Earth Nature School tries to raise awareness by sending people outside for a better connection to the natural world. “Wildcrafting is a piece of … Continue reading
It’s About Time
From eclipses to hurricanes
The solar eclipse in August was a rare and spectacular event, predicted with the same accuracy as the timing of the equinox this month (1:02 … Continue reading