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Life on the River (Eugene to Salem)
There are a number of items to bring when paddling the Willamette River in Autumn: tent, sleeping bag and pad, cookware, and of course, food. But right up there with victuals is rain gear. I, along with four others, spent six soggy days paddling the river—from Marshall Island Access just north of Eugene to Riverfront [...]
Ride the Lower McKenzie Trail (Willamette Nat’l Forest)
Those of us on the dry side of the Cascades often crave a good dose of mossy, humid green-ness, and the McKenzie Trail gives a sure fix. The full trail requires an all day commitment to cover the 26.5 miles, from above Clear Lake to the McKenzie Ranger Station. If time or energy is limited, [...]
Bike a Reclaimed Railway (Cottage Grove)
Once a rail line for hauling logs and ore from Bohemia Mines, the Row River Trail is now a paved pathway that runs for 15.6 miles from Cottage Grove along Row River and the northern shore of Dorena Lake. What a treat to pedal this “road without cars” through some of the most beautiful scenery [...]