Healthy Soil
Start with good soil to grow good plants
By Alby Thoumsin In my work as an arborist, a large portion of what I do is consult with tree owners and talk about the … Continue reading
Culture
Architecture as an Art Form
For decades, Otto Poticha has played a major role in the shaping of Eugene architecture
It’s 1960, and Otto Poticha and his wife, Sharon Scott East Poticha, are driving around the country, and even into British Columbia, to, as he … Continue reading
A Theme Park Walking Tour?
Disneyland tours and holiday experiences can create lasting memories — and be the start of something much bigger
When I think of my first Disney walking tour, I remember the hot chocolate and cookies before I remember anything else. I sipped them from … Continue reading
The Long Haul
Three long-distance wilderness hikes in or near Oregon will stretch your legs as well as your sense of adventure
Three long-distance wilderness hikes in or near Oregon will stretch your legs as well as your sense of adventure By Bob Keefer You’ve run the … Continue reading
The Time Traveler
Step through history with Randy the Walking Historian
Spring and summer are times for travel. But this year, journey back in time with Randy “the Walking Historian” Gudeika, instead. For about a decade, … Continue reading
The Rhythm of Feet
Local world walker welcomes you to take off with your feet to the near and far adventure
Tyler Burgess is quick to notice the little change in someone’s front yard, to greet people when they are out working on the house and … Continue reading
Walk Ireland with Eugene
Eugene travel agent leads group tour through Irish history and pop culture
For travelers dreaming of Ireland’s green hills, ancient pubs and cinematic landscapes, a Eugene travel coordinator is putting together a trip that blends history, culture … Continue reading
Walk It!
Take a hike, walk it off and more in the Travel issue!
Gas prices are high, diesel prices are high, it’s probably costing more money to get high thanks to inflation. No one here at Eugene Weekly … Continue reading
The Roadless, Rules
Discover Mount June in Eugene’s ‘backyard wilderness’
There are no fancy lines on most maps delineating the Hardesty Mountain Roadless Area just southeast of Eugene. But thanks to the 2001 Roadless Area … Continue reading
Music, Wine, Community
Every Tuesday, Oregon Wine Lab hosts open mic night
“It is just an incredible microcosm of community and music and compassion,” says Rami Holmes, the tasting room lead and weekend booking manager at Oregon … Continue reading