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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (May 22, 2003)
ROCK CLIMBING For the truly adventurous, foolhardy and sure-footed, there’s rock climbing at in-town indoor facilities and outdoors in every geograph- ical direction. The UO Rec Center sports a rock wall, as does The Crux Rock Gym at 401 W. 3rd. Those should make good practice for the small but ample columns at Skinner’s Butte. For bigger challenges, seek out Wolf Rock (head east past Blue Lake Reservoir), Acker Rock in Roseburg or the mighty Smith Rock near Terrebonne. If you need equipment, REI and McKenzie Outfitters can surely take care of you. HORSEBACK RIDING Whether you desperately wanted a pony as a child or still harbor pipe dreams of chucking it all to be a cowboy, it’s time to make the most of a nice day and indulge in some horseback riding down a fresh, peaceful trail. Longacres Farm in the Fox Hollow area offers horseback lessons and sessions, as does the C-Bow Arrow Ranch in Coburg and the Triangle 5 Ranch in Springfield. SANDBOARDING Florence, Ore., boasts Sand Master Park, the world’s first sand park, featuring 40 acres of sculpted dunes, chutes, bowls, rail-slides and Whether in found spaces or locations specifi- cally designed for skateboarding, this area offers many choice spots to ride. The hill-laden and meandering campus blocks, Autzen trails and south Eugene areas serve long-boarders suffi- ciently. Those who want to practice tricks or ride short boards may prefer the EMU Amphitheater or the cavernous science complex on the UO campus. Further, there are small skate structures in Amazon Park and at Cal Young Middle School, as well as the brand new Tony Hawk funded facil- ity at Willamalane in Springfield. CAMPING What is camping? Is it roughing it in the wilderness for a week, shower-free and smelling of camp fires and pork and beans? Or is it simply a night on a concrete pad, television plugged into an outdoor outlet and sandals on-hand for a trip to the communal bathroom? Whichever defini- tion you choose, Eugene has plenty of options. Richardson Park Campground and Fall Creek Reservoir are within a half-hour drive of Eugene. The Willamette National Forest is home to more than 80 developed campsites for the RV, tent or tarp camper. The USDA Forest Service Website ON PAGE SUNSET IN THE BURNT FOREST OF NORTH WALDO LAKE wild & scenic EMPHASIS ON SAFETY & FUN NW Rivers Including: www.hcexpeditions.com McKenzie • Upper Klamath • Cal-Salmon 822-8288 59296 Belknap Springs Rd., McKenzie Bridge • 1-888-461-RAFT (7238) Looking For Adventure ? Gear up for SUMMER ! Bikes - Road & Mountain • Canoes & Kayaks • Kayak Classes • Casualwear • Backpacking • Climbing • Hiking • Rentals • 129 NW 2nd • DOWNTOWN CORVALLIS • 754-6444 www.eugeneweekly.com FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9 - 4 Tuesdays, 10 - 3 At 8th & Oak in the Park Blocks of beautiful Downtown Eugene COME FIND THE BEST LOCALLY GROWN Produce, Plants, Proteins & Meats, Flowers, Foods & FUN! STAY & LEARN FROM OUR FARMERS & PRODUCERS many years of growing experience! FOR MORE INFORMATION or PRODUCT AVAILABILTY, CALL (541) 431-4923 PLANTS VEGGIES BUY LOCAL , BUY LANE ‘SUPPORT LOCALLY GROWN’ CAMPAIGN FRUIT JAM STARTS Join Oregon River Sports for our 7th annual Canoe Demo Day Saturday, May 24 “Laugh, Love and Live Longer” • Half to Multiple Day Excursions • Whitewater & Scenic Trips • Great Family Adventures • College Student, Senior & Group Discounts Come on Downtown and find the ‘Bounty of the County’ to get your garden growing and to set your table locally at 7 PHOTO BY TODD COOPER CONTINUED SKATEBOARDING NUTS STARTS FLOWERS JAMS HONEYS PORK PLANTS land FLOWERS SALSAS NURSERY EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY FOR FARMERS JAM HONEYS BREADS PRODUCE STARTS FRUIT PLANTS FLOWERS JAMS MEATS jump ramps. They even have a chair-lift and a pro shop filled with everything a sandboarder needs. Don’t forget your goggles! Sand Master Park’s Freestyle Festival is at 2 pm, Aug. 24. See www.sandmasterpark.com 11am - 4pm Alton Baker Canal Pond Behind Autzen Stadium; from Centennial Blvd., turn onto Leo Harris Blvd. We’ll have more than 40 different kinds of fiberglass, kevlar, and royalex canoes from Bell Canoe Works, Mad River Canoe, Navarro Canoes and Nova Craft available Oregon River Sports for you to try. 1640 W. 7th Ave., Eugene IT’S FREE! (541) 334-0696 www.oregonriversports.com EW’s OUTDOOR GUIDE 2003 MAY 22, 2003 5
