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
Culture
Half a Century of WOW
WOW-A-Thon II honors the 50-year anniversary of the music festival that saved the WOW Hall
It’s hard to believe that a town as vibrant and colorful as Eugene has so much of its life stored within the walls of the … Continue reading
Keeping It Vintage In Cottage Grove
The sleepy town south of Eugene is alive with shopping opportunities
With its population of just over 11,000 people, Cottage Grove has a downtown district that is bustling with local businesses — many of which focus … Continue reading
Nightmare Before Christmas Gifts
Your gift guide for the most interesting people in your life
Gift giving is an art, and for some people, it can be a difficult one. While it’s hard to go wrong with floral soaps, gingerbread … Continue reading
Holiday Hoard
I spy gifts — from adorable to creepy!
This holiday season, you might find yourself wondering: Just what exactly is there to give? Well here at Eugene Weekly, we’ve compiled some ideas that … Continue reading
Birds in Winter
Feeding and survival for Oregon’s year-round birds
By Dan and Barbara Gleason This month, the Garden Palette is offering something different. Gardens attract insects and insects attract birds. If you are new … Continue reading
Back to Bagby
The state’s most popular hot springs is getting better
The trailhead host for Bagby Hot Springs has to be tough and yet genial. Mona Pearson fits the bill. If you thought Lane County’s Terwilliger … Continue reading
The Best Cemetery Next To A University Campus To Enjoy Life
Not many universities have a cemetery on campus, and neither does the University of Oregon, technically. But Pioneer Cemetery, while not on the UO campus, … Continue reading
Best Vet to Nitpick Your Pony
For potential purchasers who aren’t just horsing around
It’s been decades since I’ve owned a horse. Back in the day, my standards for acquiring an equine were questionable, centering mostly around price (the … Continue reading
Best Merchandise at an Independent Movie Theater
The ‘Watch Movies’ Shirt at Art House
Sometimes the most powerful life lessons are just two words long. “Work Hard,” “Stay Strong,” “Be Yourself,” “Don’t Quit.” And most importantly, in the case … Continue reading