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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1982)
When Euaene sizzles... W 4 , ^ AugustQ, 1981, Sunday. Following a weak of 100-degree-plus temperatures, the mercury was Inching toward 90 by 9 a.m. All week long the Emerald and oti local media ran stories about preventh heat stroke, sunburn and forest fires, a published photos of kids running thro, sprinklers and floating down the Willamette By noon, Eugene sizzled under a 100-degree sun University lawns, parched by a dried-up budget, baked brown. The campus was deserted, houses were empty, the streets were silent. Everyone was swimming. By the time the temperature reached|b record 108 degrees, the Willamette Riv# was choked with rafts, canoes and inner-tubes Florence looked like Miami Beach. Last summer may have been a bit extraordinary, but long spells of hot weather are not uncommon for Eugene What follows are descriptions of some of the better places to cool off during the Ay months Willamette River I Easily the most accessible place to ttte a dip. it has a few prime swimming holes One of the most popular is located closest to campus Just west of the Autzen bicycle bridge is a shelf of rocks along the river bank that is ideal for sunbathing —■Devil-may-care tubers and swimmers rm it up with practicing kayakers who run be ■** short rapids that start just before the bridge along the south bank Another popular cooling-off spot on be Willamette is located in Eugene s appendage city, Springfield Just across the bridge that divides the two cities, take a left turn to Island Park A grassy shoreline, a rope swing and calm, slow-moving water keep this park crowded on hot days Many use it as a jumping-off spot for inner-tubing or rafting The Waterworks Canoe Company, located across Franklin Boulevard, rents canoes for trips along the Mill Race or tor longer excursions down the Willamette Rental prices vary from $22.50 for off-Mill Race rentals to $2 80 for a restful hour among the ducks on the Mill Race The rental price includes paddles and lifejackets. Waterworks is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to sundown and Friday and Saturday from 11 a m . to sundown Fern Ridge Reservoir This Army Corps of Engineers creation is sometimes swamp, sometimes lake. On good days the water is calm and deep and a little warmer than the Willamette. People use it for water skiing, so the water gets a little oily and the bottom is sort of squishy. About 10 miles west of campus, the reservoir is an easy bike ride. The reservoir is accessible by the West Eugene bike trail and West 11th Avenue Dexter Reservoir Beautiful setting but cold water Pine trees, hills and quaint towns surround this picturesque swimming hole. Home of the University sailing club, the reservoir has a roped-in swimming area and a wide expanse of water for sailing or water skiing. To get there, follow Highway 58 toward Oakridge and look for the covered bridge Triangle Lake Actually, the lake isn't the fun part Bypass the lake and look for cars parked alongside the road a few miles away That's where the rock slides and cliffs are Water rushes over steep, moss covered rocks and empties into a warm pool 100 feet away People wear holes in their shorts by sitting at the top of the slide and letting the water sweep them down into the pool Meanwhile, the thrill seekers climb up 30-foot vertical cliffs and heave themselves into the small, deep pool below Others lay around on rocks, drink beer and listen to AC/DC on portable tape players The atmosphere can get sleazy. It has the reputation as a nude beach so some people swim au natural. It is not recommended to try the rock slides that way, though. Triangle Lake is located about 40 miies west of Eugene near the junction of high ways 36 and 126. Florence During last summer's heat wave long traffic jams snarled the route between Eugene and this Pacific town. Bodies covered what normally are vacant beaches and the Florence tourist mongers made a bundle. Florence is the closest coastal town to Eugene. Ocean breezes and salt air keep its climate mild. The beaches are long and clean and although the water is too cold to spend much time in, a few quick dips among the breakers are enough to reduce mid-summer misery. Florence is about 60 miles to the west. Stortot and map by Harry Esteve Photo* by Mark Pynes I1' " " ",LU ' 1 "W|".nrannM,u..1,„u,.. The hazards of sunbathing - Some people will risk anything for a good tan — including early wrinkles and skin cancer According to a recent article in “Newsweek” magazine. 400.000 peo ple are expected to develop some form of skin cancer this summer and nearly all will be due to prolonged exposure to sunshine Although skin cancer - the most common form of cancer — is highly curable, it can leave permanent scars or can lea ve a person more susceptible to other, more dangerous, forms of cancer Sunbathing exposes the skin to ul traviolet radiation produced by the sun. The ultraviolet rays react with cells on from rearranging ONA, and the “mutant DNA may produce a colony of cancer cells,” according to the article. Fair-skinned, blue-eyed people stand the highest risk of cancer from sun exposure. Naturally, sunburn is also a danger during the summer. Medical authorities stress that tanners often are unaware if they are burning their skin. Some develop third degree bums without knowing it. The best protection against sunburn and skin cancer is some form of sun screening lotion. Sun blocs that con tain chemicals such as zinc oxide or para-aminobenzoic acid help diffuse the dangerous ultraviolet rays . lakes and rivers overflow T Wm-|-|-——-■ ‘ '-'I1' Summer Evening Fun in the Winner’s Lounge at the Holiday Inn Happy Hour Mon—Fri 4—7 pm LIVE ROCK BAND Mon-Fri 9 pm-2 am This Friday and Saturday, June 25th and 26th HOT WHACKS 9 pm—2 am Sunday night is DISCO night and reduced drink prices. 225 Coburg Rd. 342-5181 What is available at the EMU Main Desk? (Main Floor, New Addition) Sales Key chains, candy, cameras, film, greeting cards, postcards, bicycle locks, school supplies, magazines, padlocks. Services Check cashing for University students, faculty and staff with proper I.D. 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