by zach | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
By John Winquist Magic happens! Sometimes we help it appear, and sometimes it sneaks up on us. Whichever way we love it. So on an ordinary family day, many years ago, we asked the question. “ What do you want to do?” Hi up Spencer Butte. Wait, is it Spencer’s...
by zach | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog
By Colin McArthur Eugene’s parks, recreation, and open space system includes 3,900 acres of natural areas, 575 acres of developed parks, 78 miles of paved and unpaved trails, six community centers, and three pools. It is remarkable for its size and diversity and is...
by zach | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog
By Kearstin Krehbiel Watching our kids chase each other through Alton Baker while the Willamette sparkles just beyond the trees, I can’t help but think: we’re overlooking something amazing. Eugene is a place that locals love to call home and visitors love...
by zach | Jun 18, 2025 | Blog
By Kenneth Helphand I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I walked to elementary school on sidewalks, a daily trek from 93rd street to PS 185 on 86th street. It was the beginning of what became a life-long habit of exploration and curiosity by varying my route passing...
by zach | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog
Claire Syrett, Eugene Parks Foundation President Seeing all the usual signs and signals that spring is on its way feels especially reassuring right now. Spring bulbs are just beginning to show themselves, some more than others. Male songbirds are beginning to practice...
by zach | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog
A week before I summited Spencer Butte for the first time on Thanksgiving Day 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade with his wife Jacqueline. I was almost four years old and not especially well tuned into...
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