We went trout fishing on the Mc Kenzie with Ron and caught our limit, then catch and release! He…read moreis very personable, knowledgable and we had a fantastic time. His equipment is pristine and as you know the scenery on the river was beautiful. Ron is the kind of guy that I would like to have a beer with after a day of fishing. He supplied all the gear needed, snacks, water and we even pulled off the river where he cooked us up a fantastic lunch. We come up to Oregon envy summer to visit family and I will most definitely use his services again. Next year I can't wait to bring my 3 year old out with us!

This place is nothing short of magical. The scenery, setting, vibe and energy. Even the breakfast…read moreis excellent. No matter what I type into this comment box, it would not capture the essence and amazing that this truly place is. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

This places deserves all five stars. The one bad thing about it, is that it's so far from seattle!…read moreI wish it was closer so I could stay with them more often! I was looking for a last minute weekend getaway for my one year wedding anniversary and I'm glad I found this! This was our first glamping experience and it was wonderful. The tipi's were so cute and comfortable. They all have stone floors, a queen sized bed and lamps! All you have to bring are your clothes, they provide bedding and towels! We stayed plenty warm at night, and I am always cold! One tipi has a firepit inside, I hope we can get that one next time! There's also a large one that has two queen beds in it and can sleep up to about 8 people if you wanted! There are two bathrooms, each with a toilet, sink and shower. Our tipi (Sacagawea) was the farthest tipi, but the distance to the bathroom was not bad at all! Even at night, the trail between tipi's and to the bathroom is lit with lights so you really don't even need a flashlight (we forgot one)! Did I mention there's a hot tub?! It's a built in hot tub made of tile. It's quite a good size. Our last night there we had 8 people in it! Bugs were not really a problem like I thought they would be. We didn't see a single bug in our tipi, even with the top flap open so we could see the stars! And believe me, I am not a bug person! They provide a great breakfast, included in your stay! Pancakes, oatmeal, bread, fruit, eggs, yogurt, potatoes, lox, cheese... And of course coffee and tea! You can pay extra for dinner, which was amazing as well. We had grilled salmon, veggies and rice the first night. The second night we had a Spanish paella. Ken so kindly accommodated everyone's diet restrictions leaving things out for those who requested. They do not serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine. No hard liquor though. This is such a great place to getaway from city life. It's so peaceful. There are plenty of sitting areas throughout the property as well as several hammocks, which we took a siesta in before dinner! The creek runs along the edge of the property which is so calming to hear and you can walk/play in it. They do have wifi, but it only works close to the main building, which is where the meals are served. No one seemed to mind about the lack of Internet since we were all looking for an escape from reality. Tipi village is a gem. I cannot wait to return with friends next time! I recommend this place to anyone who wants to relax and get away from life, even if you don't like the outdoors, this is very comfortable glamping!

Five stars for Spencer's Butte! It's absolutely breathtaking up there. Steep enough to get your…read moreheart racing and leave you glistening, but mercifully short so you don't drag through miles of misery. Winding through lush greens, the trail gifts you sweeping panoramas at every turn. And that summit, oh, it's postcard perfect, three sixty bliss that'll recharge your soul. Towering peaks hug you tight, like nature's own fortress, yet its spitting distance from Eugene urban escape turned wilderness wonderland. If panoramic payoffs without epic treks are your jam, this spot delivers pure gold.

A well used trail just outside of the city. The one mile walk uphill was pleasant and worth the…read moreview. The tall pine trees look like chopsticks thrust into the ground. The fall foliage brightened up the trail. The crest is a contrast with rock formations offering a great overlook of the city. I entered through Williamette Rd. Bear in mind, Google GPS misses the main parking lot by a quarter of a mile.

We are one of the suppliers of gear to Eugene Skin Divers Supply, SEASOFT SCUBA. We sell to 500…read moreother dive stores around the country and in Mexico and Canada. I just want to let you know that we deal with all these stores but the one store that is always professional and has integrity is this store - EUGENE SKIN DIVERS SUPPLY. You folks in Central Oregon, you have one of the best stores in the entire country right here to service your diving desires. They really are the best. We have witnessed them go the 2nd, 3rd and even the 4th mile for customers. Take it from one of their suppliers, you can trust these guys to consistently work to make you, their customer, a better diver and a friend.

I was immediately warmly greeted and assisted by three separate people, all of whom were friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. At the end of my transaction I asked a question around mask maintenance and the gentleman that was checking me out offered to help me burn off excess film from my goggles, great customer service. I purchased my full kit from these folks and have been back many times to upgrade/replace parts as they get worn down. I've been consistently impressed with this business and strongly encourage all dive hobbyists to check them out.

This is a boat company that has its main store location just off of 99 but also does rentals from…read morethe Orchard Point Marina on the Fern Ridge Reservoir, which is handy if you don't have a car rack. They don't have posted hours on their website but it seems like the guy who does the rentals at the marina shows up around noon or so then shuts down around 7pm. The rental person definitely has old boat guy vibes and sense of humor so if that's not your thing, well, now you know. Cash or check only so come prepared; there's an ATM at the minimart about 5 minutes up the road from the marina. You pay for the whole day not by the hour so if you want to do a longer day this is a very economical way to do it. You can rent canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and even a couple of small sailboats. None of the equipment is super new or nice but it works. At the time of year that we went (early September), the reservoir's shores were totally occluded by marsh grasses, limiting how much exploring we could do of the wetlands. But my guess is that at other times of year you can see lots of wildlife etc along the shore. Overall I would recommend, especially if you want to go kayaking but don't have a roof rack to transport.

Baker Bay Park, is the perfect forest camp spot for anyone. For family, friends, pets or solo…read more This camping resort includes parking-lot for boats, jet ski and kayaks. Also includes decks on water for boats. Restrooms for male and female that is open 24/7. But also indoor private showers, that are closed at nighttime, open in the daytime. There are around 50 camping sites that are either close to the Dorena Lake, in the middle, closer to the woods or party sites. Every site has its own fire pit and an area for either a car, RV or a motor-home. Also provides filtered water hoes at certain places around the sites, trash bins for garbage/recycling and liquid waste disposal. SUMMARY; At this camping location you may shower, use the restroom, physical activity at the field, swim, fishing, fire wood burning (fire pit) and riding on a boat. The ideal place for physical and mental rest and overall visit.

Camped here last summer on the recommendation of a friend. It's a family friend spot with day use…read moreand camping. Picnic tables, beach, I think I remember grills, a big grassy area - lots of space to spread out and enjoy the day. Seems like a GREAT place to take family and kids. As a county park, there is a no-alcohol policy. While I'm sure some people discreetly partake, that policy adds to the family friendly atmosphere. Our campsite was in the middle with very little privacy or shade, but we walked around and it was one of the only "bad" spots in the place. I reserved it unseen and shortly before we went, so I was just glad to have a spot. If I come again, I'll reserve in advance and get a water view. For us, the camping was secondary as we spent most of the day out on the water. There is a boat launch for larger vessels and a great big parking area to leave your truck and trailer. We were able to park near the grass and air up our inflatable SUPs pretty close to where we put in. We put in near the beach and spent the day paddling around and it was great fun. It's a lovely lake and we had a great time, but not the "most amazing" lake to paddle by any means. I would come again, next time with friends!

I love this park! 25 minutes outside of Eugene sits Dexter State Park. You can swim, boat, kayak,…read morepicnic, and play disc golf here! This is a day use park and there's a boat ramp in the lower parking lot. Speaking of parking lots there is a ton of parking space. You can bring your leashes pups here, heck bring the whole family! Big open fields, tall trees and picnic tables makes this place perfect for an afternoon in the sun. You can swim here but there are only a couple spots where you can access the water and they are a bit rocky. They have bathrooms here and there's a little trail that walks around one side of the reservoir. Sometimes I miss the turn from the main road but just remember when you're coming from Eugene it's right after Elijah Bristow State Park.

This park is located about 20 minutes south east of Eugene, Oregon in Dexter, OR. The park has…read morebeautiful coniferous and deciduous trees, a large dog run, hiking, biking and horse riding trails. There js a parking area for equestrian trailers and an area to saddle horses. There are several trails of varying lengths around the marsh and streams running off the Willamette river. There are wheelchair accessible picnic areas and bathrooms. Some of the trails look even and compact enough for wheelchairs but we didn't venture down any this time. I would definitely come back here again for some trail walking, biking, fishing and wildlife watching. There are heron and turtle here.

Even if you don't go on the trail itself, it's still beautiful. You can walk straight down from the…read moreparking lot toward the water, and the view from the bottom is breathtaking. I've been back many times throughout the year, and it's amazing to see the landscape naturally changing so drastically. In the early-mid summer, the bugs start to go crazy, so going in the spring or fall is best for a calm climate. You can see all sorts of wildlife from birds and cool plants, to even little red salamanders. Which live in multitudes in the water (but don't touch them, oil from human hands can hurt salamanders & newts). There are also cool rock formations when you walk a little upstream, from quartz deposits to sheer cliffs. Such a cool place, and you don't have to walk far to see the great views.

Nice rolling hills trail through the trees, make it as long or as short as you wish. If you follow…read morethe directions of the previous review, the Hardesty trail will eventually lead you to a rarely travelled gravel road. From there its about 3 miles downhill back to the parking lot, or roughly a 9 mile loop. Several chances to cross the stream, pick some blackberries and plenty of sunlight and shade through the canopy. On occasion you will see other hikers, (horseback) riders or mountain bikers. Most exercise good wilderness etiquette, but be mindful of the weekend warriors without a bike bell. Ground bees in some spots, so be vigilant when stepping off the trail. One pit toilet in the parking lot, and no garbage cans, so (obviously) pack out your water bottles and snack wrappers. Overall a beautiful, relaxing hike on a well maintained trail and well worth the drive from Eugene.