74 years running, the Walterville Grange hosts a full day of small-town tradition: fair exhibits judged for blue ribbons, a hometown parade, a chicken BBQ, and a raffle – all kicked off by the Walterville Waddle 5K.
Duck Waddles, Turkey Waddles, Gobble Waddles – “waddle” races are a whole beloved genre of low-key community fun runs. Here’s how the Walterville Waddle 5K fits the tradition, plus its own local twist: Heartbreak Hill.
If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a roaring cascade, felt the mist hit your face, and realized you’re grinning like a kid, then
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,
If you’re looking for Tamolitch Blue Pool, let me save you some time: yes, it really is that blue. Yes, it looks edited in photos.
The beauty of the McKenzie River goes far beyond its striking clear water and the lush green forests lining its banks. While the river is
Massive, forward-thinking face-lift One of Oregon’s most breathtaking natural wonders is getting a massive, forward-thinking face-lift. The Willamette National Forest has launched a $3.4 million redevelopment
The McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival marks the return of anglers, handcrafted drift boats, and life on the river. The McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival is typically
After nine years of closure, the Carmen-Smith recreation sites on the Upper McKenzie River will reopen on May 1, welcoming campers back to a stretch of river that has quietly been resetting itself.
This isn’t about a single “must-see” destination. It’s about adding another great option to experience the McKenzie River the way it’s meant to be experienced, unhurried, outdoors, and close to the water.