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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (May 22, 2003)
water FISHING Call up your old pal Huck Finn, take off your shoes and hang that sign in the window, because you’ve gone fishin’! There are several companies that charter fishing expeditions on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, but that’s not nearly as quaint as finding your own fishing hole in an out of the way spot. Dorena Lake in Cottage Grove has a number of such locations, as do the rivers that flow through town. Make sure to check for specific licensure rules before fishing, and if the fish doesn’t look edible, throw it back. PHOTO BY TODD COOPER HOT SPRINGS Get ready for romantic and organic revelry, ancient European style at Terwilliger Hot Springs. Located near Cougar Reservoir, the hot springs are just an hour east on Highway 126. After a brief hike through the woods, you’ll find a series of three bubbling pools, each pro- gressively warmer than the last. It’s like a natu- ral, sulfur-scented hot tub, complete with rock FROM PAGE 7 formations that have developed into comfort- able little underwater seats. It’s technically ille- gal to be there after dark, so make sure to get out of there on time or bring a flashlight and money for fines. RAFTING The nearby McKenzie River offers Class II and Class III rapids for those who delight in the heart pounding thrill of whitewater rafting. You can go it on your own if you have the experi- ence and background to raft the rapids, or this area also offers plenty of guided river trip options. For more information, try visiting www.AdventureRiverCenter.com. CANOEING If the rough-and-tumble river-spray-in-your- face mania of whitewater rafting sounds a little too high energy for your taste, maybe an easy glide in a canoe or kayak would suit you better. From the Mill Race at the UO, to the Alton Baker Canal, to Fern Ridge Reservoir, you can choose from many local spots for a leisurely canoeing afternoon. If you don’t have equipment of your own, Eugene offers plenty of river sports shops to help you with renting or purchasing what you need. PHOTO BY TODD COOPER CONTINUED LEFT: SWEET CREEK (NEAR MAPLETON, OR) • RIGHT: MCKENZIE RIVER FROM WATERFALLS TRAIL : + $ 7 ' 2 <2 8 ' 2 2 1 $ ) 5 , ' $ < " 7+( %(67:$< 72 *(7 )520 $72 % 7+$7 ,6 $/$6.$ 72%276:$1$2U$PD]RQWR%HOWOLQH$URXQG WKHZRUOGRUDURXQGWKHEORFND%LNH)ULGD\LV FXVWRP ILWWHG IROGV LQ VHFRQGV SDFNV LQWR DQ DLUOLQH FKHFNDEOH VXLWFDVH DQG DV %,&<&/,1*PDJVDLG5LGHVDVJRRGDV\RXU EHVWELNH3URXGO\ KDQGEXLOW KHUH LQ (XJHQHVLQFH &DOOLQIRUDWHVWULGH0RQ)UL6DW-2,17+()2/' ZZZELNHIULGD\FRP KRXUWUDLQLQJULGHHYHU \ZHHNGD\DWQRRQVRFLDOULGHVW6XQ RIHYHU \PRQWKDWDP$//:(/&20(0HHWDW%LNH)ULGD\ :WK(XJHQH THE KIVA BOOKSELLERS, GROCERS & WINE MERCHANTS ■ Organic Produce and Natural Foods ■ Biodegradable Paper and Body Care Products ■ Large Selection of Bulk Foods, Herbs, Spices, Coffees and Teas ■ Earth Friendly Cleaning Products ■ Vitamins, Nutritional Supplements and Herbal Remedies MON-SAT 9-8 • SUN SUN 1 10-5 MON -SAT 9-8 0-5 125 W. 11th A ve, DOWNTOWN EUGENE • 8 MAY 22, 2003 EW’s OUTDOOR GUIDE 2003 342-8666 www.eugeneweekly.com
