Fingers on the Pulse
Explore the world of miniature skateboarding
From cars and trains to dollhouses and clothing, people like nothing more than to find something they love and make it smaller. In fact, several … Continue reading
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Keeping It Inside
Discover all the Indoor games Eugene has to offer
It’s cold out there, folks. So, when’s a better time to find a way to pass the time that doesn’t involve you freezing? Read all … Continue reading
Native Needs
Your backyard can be a certified haven for native species
By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading
Make the Most of Winter!
The cold months are still hot for gardening
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary considerably from year to year and … Continue reading
Bowling Joy
Exercise, snacks and socializing at Emerald Lanes
Walking through its nostalgic sliding doors, you’ll hear balls gliding down lanes, slamming into gutters and colliding with pins across the hardwood. As a longtime … Continue reading
Dancing Anyway
For dancers taught to shrink themselves, access and belonging matter more than perfection
I have always been plus-sized. Even as a child, I learned how quickly shame can attach itself to a body — not through lectures, but … Continue reading
Clashing of Swords
The Eugene Fencers Club is making fencing cool again
“En garde, ready, fence!” says Mindy Parks, president of the Eugene Fencers Club’s board of directors, as she referees a match. As two fencers fight, … Continue reading
Wildlife and Hiking at Cape Perpetua
Yes, you can see wild animals even in Oregon’s cold wet winter weather
Winter isn’t necessarily the best time for wildlife watching in the Eugene area — what with the potential for rain, snow, fog and the dreaded … Continue reading
Staff Picks: Giving Edition
Nonprofits we love — and want you to love
Our Giving Guide is full of community nonprofits nominated by readers who know firsthand how much good these organizations do. Alongside that incredible list, the … Continue reading
Ideal Lake Lodge
Snowshoe from Odell’s rustic lodge and eat a veggie burger with bacon
I like to camp in the snow. My wife, Janell, is OK with a bit of snowshoeing, but she’d rather camp by a lodge fireplace, … Continue reading