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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (June 16, 1980)
Summer outdoor adventures found in area Oregon provides numerous recreation opportunities — from scenic coastline to rushing rivers and dense forests — . Photo by Jeff Patterson and there is something to suit nearly everyone By TAMARA SWENSON Of the Emerald Any number of outdoor adventures can be found a short distance from Eugene In a few hours by car, or in a day by bicycle, you can visit the coast or the mountains, depending on which climate you favor for summer travel. Places to visit within 60 miles of Eugene include: • Ocean beaches. Oregon’s Pacific Coast beaches have long been noted for their ruggedness and natural beauty. But more than sweeping ocean views await the coastal visitor. The Oregon Dunes National Recrea tion Area offers 40 miles of sand dunes and hidden lakes, stretching south from Florence to Coos Bay. The area is one of the world's largest sand expanses. A number of private and government campgrounds that are open for over night and extended camping can be found along the coast. The more adventurous can hike into any of the dune lakes and set up camp. Forest service officials, however, caution backpackers against drinking lake water and advise packing in water. North of Florence is one of the coast's rockiest stretches and also the Sea Lion Caves. The Sea Lion Caves are privately owned and admission is charged for using the elevator to the caves. During the summer months better views of the sea lions can be found along cliffs overlooking secluded sandspits. Deep-sea and salmon fishing charters are available at the Siuslaw Harbor, along with fresh seafood. People inter ested in an ocean fishing experience should make reservations at a charter service. Most boats leave port at between 5 and 6 a.m., depending on the tide People can also crab off coastal docks — if they have nets and a crab measurer — as high tide approaches. Clamming — digging in the mud after mussels — is best done during low tide. Limits for both crab and clams are strictly enforced. • Rivers. The McKenzie River east of Eugene provides a place to camp, hike, fish and relax. Vivid impressions of the rushing river remain with any outdoor adventurer The McKenzie River Trail — 16 miles of riverbanks and forests — begins one and one-half miles east of McKenzie Bridge (52 miles east of Eugene on Highway 126). The path follows the river into the Cascade Mountains and finishes just beyond the Trail Bridge Reservoir. But hikers needn't travel the entire 16-miles to enjoy the river and the trail — 10 access points are provided along the McKenzie Highway. The trail winds among cedars, hemlocks and Douglas Firs as it climbs into the Cascades Trail maps that give hikers more infor mation about the trail are available at Willamette National Forest ranger sta tions, but the best way to enjoy the scenery is to hike the trail. Summer Orientation/Olympic Trials Issue Lane Transit District buses provide transportation to the trailhead at McKenzie Bridge LTD bus schedules are available at the downtown informa tion center on 10th Avenue near Wil lamette Street and at the Information and Grievance Center in the EMU. • Lakes. Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lookout Point, and Dexter and Fall Creek Lakes are favorite swimming and fishing spots for Eugene residents. Lakes can be found in any direction from Eugene by traveling North, East, South or West. Fern Ridge Reservoir, one of the most popular lakes, lies west of Eugene on Highway 126 toward Florence. The lake can be reached by bicycle, although the road is narrow in places. Overnight camping and fishing is allowed at the reservoir. People who find established and of ten-crowded swimming areas undesira ble can take off up a river or creek to find a less-populated swimming hole • Alternatives. Of course, there are other things to do beside swim, fish or walk by the water. The Willamette Valley has a bountiful agricultural supply, and the area abounds with fruit stands and U-pick orchards and fields. The classified sections of area news papers include numerous ads for U pick orchards — you pick and you pay — of all kinds: cherries, strawberries, rasp berries, loganberries, blackcaps, boy senberries, apricots, tomatoes and more Most U-pick operators will show you how to pick and where to pick, along with collecting the bill In addition, blackberries grow wild — and they are free — throughout much of western Oregon This summer come fall in love •••with theatre See four shows for the price of three! Save money and get the best reserved seats in the house by subscribing early to Carnival Theater's season of comedv and music. A season ticket for all four major productions is just $ 1 2. Single ticket price is $4, so you get one show free! Order before June 18 for this special offer. Be in the best seats this summer as the sun sets and the lights go up! DA by Hugh I^eonard BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward June 19-21 and 25-28 July 3-5 and 9-12 THIEVES’ CARNIVAL by Jean Anouilh July 17-19 and 23-26 BRIGADOON by Frederick Loewe and Alan Jav Lerner July 31-August 2 and August 6>-9 Phone: 686-4191. Carnival Theater Box Office, hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7:30 to 9 p.m. performance nights. CAIFNIIAA.il iriHICATFT 198C ■ Buy one ORIGINAL THIN CRUST PIZZA,! ■ next smaller THIN CRUST FREE ■ With this coupon, buy any giant, large or medium size ORIGINAL THIN CRUST PIZZA and get your next smaller size ORIGINAL && THIN CRUST PIZZA .with equal number of ingredients, FREE. Present this coupon with guest check. Not valid with any other offer. • Valid thru June 26, 1980 JCjLXXfl. JLtlil Pizza inn cYou get^AfoiB of th^Ttiingsydiflove* 2175 W. 11th Page 7 Section B
