Drake Peak Lookout is seated high in the Warner Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,222 feet. Perched on the end of a ridge, it has nearly 360-degree views and you can …
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We wanted an adventure close to Eugene, so we booked two nights in the Forest Service’s Box Canyon Guard Station on the Auferheide Memorial Drive. The photos online looked nice, but otherwise …
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We’ve fallen in love with renting Forest Service cabins…old guard shacks and lookouts that are no longer used in an official capacity and are now in their Recreational Rental program. Most of …
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Close your eyes for a moment, and breathe deeply…feel the hot sun warming your neck as the dust assails your nostrils. The dry scent of sagebrush and the sharp smell of juniper …
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Recently, we had a unique opportunity to try a new hiking program with Willamalane Parks & Recreation District. My daughter and I went along for the inaugural hike. We’d never been on …
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Imagine for a moment having a travel experience so ethereal, so surreal, that you can’t even put it into words. My experience at Skylight Cave was almost spiritual in a way. It …
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No matter how exciting a camping location may be, there are times where your kids may need something to do. We tend to especially need camping activities at night, while I’m cooking …
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Hiking during the winter in the Eugene / Springfield area is tricky with young children. They need fresh air and exercise, but everything is wet, or muddy, or wet and muddy. Thankfully, …
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You simply cannot live in Eugene or Springfield without being a fan of Mount Pisgah Arboretum. With 7 miles of trails spread over 209 acres, there is a trail for every hiking …
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I’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing, but the timing has never worked, and I had no idea what to do or where to get gear. Then our recent work with a local …
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Every hike starts with the best intentions. But sometimes, despite our thoughtful preparations, things go wrong. We’ve hiked with our kids for over 14 years, and even we still make mistakes, including …
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Once in a while, we go on a hike that is so different, so intrinsically unique, that we rave about it for weeks and we know it’s a hike we’ll always remember. …