There’s a specific kind of magic that settles over the McKenzie River Valley come July. The morning mist burns off early, the river runs that
By: Chris LaVoie There’s a specific moment in the McKenzie River when the air changes. The crisp, pine-scented breeze of early spring gives way to
If you’ve ever stood on the first tee at Tokatee Golf Club, you know that feeling. It’s that crisp, mountain air hitting your lungs, the
Before the first spark hits the sky, the air is filled with the smell of great food and the sounds of live music. The atmosphere is undeniably high-energy. We’ll have local vendors serving up the kind of fuel you need for a long summer night, think juicy burgers, fresh pizza, and ice-cold drinks.
If you are trying to decide where to fish on the McKenzie, the short answer is this: it depends on how you like to spend your day. Some anglers want technical water, wild fish, and a challenge. Some want easy access and a better shot at steady action. Some want a drift boat, a good hatch, and enough river ahead of them to forget what day it is.
By: Chris LaVoie There’s a secret handshake among Oregon cyclists, and it doesn’t involve spandex or carbon fiber. It involves a calendar, a snowplow schedule,