Where Eagles Rest
Hike to a lookout and shelter near Eugene
Despite Eugene’s tree-hugging reputation, there is no Wilderness Area within 50 miles — pretty much a record for Oregon cities. The best candidate to improve … Continue reading
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The Art of Mexican Horsemanship
From charrería to roping off a mule, the local Latino community showcases its heritage
The pageantry was centered in the arena — the dancing horses, the rope tricks, the bull riding — a brass band, complete with a tuba, played … Continue reading
Fuse Your Taste Buds
Taco Mogo brings a revitalizing experience of ingredients to downtown Eugene
Imagine binding a taste of two cultures that are 7,000 miles apart, each with a distinct culinary background and palate — a sapid combination that … Continue reading
Off the Rails in a Gravy Train
Cascade Biscuits and Gravy serves up big Southern dishes
For years, Bartolotti’s in Springfield was a glimpse of an East Coast Italian restaurant, almost a real world peek into a Billy Joel song. But … Continue reading
C.R.E.A.M. Chicken Rules Everything Around Me
Formerly Izakaya Meiji, Junglefowl aims to give chicken the plate it deserves
On Oct. 4, Eugene’s beloved onigiri-Western restaurant and bar Izakaya Meiji announced on Instagram that it was closing its doors for good. Hundreds of hangry … Continue reading
An Ickenick Day in the Snow
Find spectacle, beauty and even humility on a gorgeous snowshoe hike in the Cascades
I hear you: You want a perfect day in the snow. You don’t want to have to drive far, and you don’t want to put … Continue reading
The Filthy Filberts
Eugene’s gender-inclusive hockey team takes to the ice for the first time
Alongside the jerseys of National Hockey League teams like the New Jersey Devils, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins, a green, white and rainbow … Continue reading
Continuing the March For Justice And Equality
Eugene, Springfield and Corvallis host events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The march for justice and equality continues because the need is still with us. Almost 56 years after his assassination, Martin Luther King’s legacy of … Continue reading
Hit The Trails — On Foot Or Horseback
Elijah Bristow State Park hosts a free guided First Day Hike as well as a horseback ride on New Year’s Day
Ah, New Year’s Day. A chance to wash away the memories of the previous year and look ahead with optimism. You can start the day … Continue reading
Give Guide
If in doubt, help others out
As the Winter Solstice brings light to the world, here’s your chance to bring light to others by contributing to local nonprofits. Eugene Weekly 1251 … Continue reading