Scaling the Castle
Hike to a McKenzie Valley lookout
Frustrations, anxieties — sometimes the best way to clear your mind is to take a tough hike in the woods. Just remember to wear boots … Continue reading
Outdoors
Fire in the Sage
The Warner Peak fire at Hart Mountain Refuge
The Warner Peak fire started August 5 by a lightning strike on a juniper tree on the west face of what is known as south … Continue reading
Ridgeline Hike
Blanton Ridge is nice, but it’s not the missing link
This is the month I wanted to take you hiking at South Eugene Meadows, the latest link in the Ridgeline Trail. It’s all part of … Continue reading
An Evening on Mt. Everest
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the City Club of Eugene features Eric Gran, a Eugene-resident who scaled Mount Everest
You have three months to prepare for the climb of your life: Mount Everest. Could you do it? Eric Gran could, and he did. Gran … Continue reading
Pine Ridge Time
Hike to a view of Marion Lake with no permit hassle
Marion Lake was once the great escape from the Willamette Valley’s summer doldrums. But then half the Mount Jefferson Wilderness burned, and the other half … Continue reading
Passless at the Pass
Hike at McKenzie Pass without a permit
Do you love scenery and hate rules? McKenzie Pass is a gorgeous getaway, with views across lava fields to the Three Sisters. But most of … Continue reading
Reach New Heights at Open Climb
The treetops beckon at Maurie Jacobs Park every second and fourth Sunday
Curious George, Mowgli, Tree Climbing Eugene and every little kid ever. All of them understand the simple joys and healthy benefits of climbing trees. Tree … Continue reading
Upside-Down Mountain
A nearly level hike scales a nearby peak
Mountain climbing is supposed to be steep, treeless and arduous. But not at Patterson Mountain, a forgotten peak half an hour’s drive from Eugene. The … Continue reading
It’s Not a Bridge, But It’s a Celebration
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges this month is at the 13th Avenue Bikeway
Two-wheel travel is an everyday fact of life for some in Eugene, be it with conventional bikes or, increasingly, with electric bikes. Getting to work? … Continue reading
The Beauty Of Rowing
USRowing regional championships are June 21 through 23 at Dexter Lake
It’s demanding work to get a rowing shell through the rigors of competition in the (hopefully) placid waters of a lake with no headwind to … Continue reading