Tag Archives: outdoors

Flying High

- Laura Lundberg Nestled in the lush forested area of East Spencer Butte Park lies a small refuge for those that have had one of the things that they rely on the most, flight, taken from them.  The Cascades Raptor … Continue reading →

Against the Grains

The story of a professional sandboarder and his life on the dunes. Continue reading →

The Heavy Weight of Chromium

In January, ORC will begin shipping the first sands from the Bandon Dunes to Coos Bay and a new economic era for Coos County will begin; but will it be the end for the people who live there? Continue reading →

Fungi: The Color of the Forest

The Pacific Northwest in the fall, with its wet weather and large forested areas, is a prime place to forage for edible wild mushrooms. Continue reading →

The Mid-Week Hooky

The 40-year-old Berg’s Ski Shop shuttles skiers and snowboarders to Mt. Bachelor, upholding a years-old tradition. Continue reading →

Second Chances

Twenty-two years ago, Jean Daugherty broke the cycle of addiction, giving herself and her daughter a second chance. Today, as a Cascades Raptor Center volunteer, she does the same for injured birds—finding peace and spiritual footing in the process. Continue reading →

Down the Rabbit Hole

The mud made sickening squelching sounds under our feet as we made our way around branches and over logs, heading down what we hoped was a real pathway. Continue reading →

Geocaching Ten Years On

The year was 2005 and Steve Card’s wife had just heard about an exciting new hobby that she wanted the family to try: geocaching. Continue reading →