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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
My favorite shoes A peaceful winter trail walk A long summer hike I don’t always write poems about my shoes. But when I do, they’re haikus. Okay, I never write poems about …
Day hiking with kids is such a rewarding experience, and a lot of fun, but preparation is a big part of making sure the hike goes smoothly. It can be the difference …
The Big Obsidian Flow trail sounds innocuous enough: A one-mile interpretive trail climbs up and onto this impressive lava flow of obsidian (black glass) and pumice 1. We were already in …
Whenever we travel, we enjoy learning about the local history. My favorite souvenirs are history books. And so, when we read that the Fort Rock museum is a Homestead Village on the …
What is rocking, you say? Only the hottest new phenomenon to hit Springfield and Eugene! It’s actually been around for a couple of years, but our family has recently joined the craze …