Gordon Lakes
The wildlands of the South Santiam beckon
Sandwiched between the Willamette Valley and the high Cascades, the “old Cascades” — ancient mountains now eroded into cliffs and plateaus — offer some of … Continue reading
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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
Walking on Sand
Get out and experience the wonder of the Oregon dunes
Oregon’s central coast — from Florence to Coos Bay — was once a vast expanse of moving sand 40 miles long and up to three … Continue reading
Ancient Forest Hiking Guide
Local author and environmentalist discusses her new book
The copy of Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide sitting on a table at the Eugene Weekly office has been well-thumbed through since the book’s … Continue reading
Outdoors for All
The Misguided Project seeks to get more disabled people out into the wilderness
Doug James loves to go hiking. His favorite part? “The dogs,” James says, pointing to Havoc, a two-year-old boxer/pit bull mix that belongs to one … Continue reading