Very friendly, great relaxing place. Been back there 4…read moretimes every year for last 3 years Always a good tims.

Our 2nd stop in Oregon was at a clothing optional resort called The Willamettans ("The Willies" for…read moreshort). Even though it's clothing optional, most people were nude. It's the largest resort we've visited and reminded us the most of our home resort in Florida (Lake Como). There are many amenities including tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard and volleyball courts, the latter of which sadly aren't used. We've found it interesting that grass & sand volleyball aren't a popular activity out west like it is at mid-west and Eastern nudist resorts. Most hadn't even heard of "Super Bowl" (the large volleyball tournament in PA at White Thorn Lodge Nudist Resort each Labor Day...or the southern version at Lake Como in March). Actually, many hadn't even heard of Lake Como...it's been a wonderful journey telling people about the resorts in Florida and learning about all the well-known resorts out this way. The Willies boasts a large, pristine pool area with beautiful sunning decks. I love sunning and looking out at the fir trees and mountains...a common loveliness of these Pacific NW resorts! There is a nice little playground right outside the pool fence. The hot tub is enclosed and adjacent to the pool. Their large rec hall (which they call their Lodge) connects them all & offers enclosed showers & bathroom, though the outdoor pool showers were artistic & welcoming. The Lodge had the best stock of games & puzzles, a foosball & ping pong table, a coffee station, and a great array of comfy couches. This is one of a few central common areas in the resort. Another area just a little walk from the pool area houses their "Full Moon Saloon" bar & dance hall, an incredibly stocked craft room, a small merchandise store (The Bun), and a large, comfortable shower house. Plus, their cafe & snack shack are right across from the bar, offering a pretty nice fare on the weekends (there aren't snacks for sale or a community kitchen area during the week here, but there is a microwave and fridge for common use at the Lodge...and the rooms have small ones, too.) Other common areas include the dog park, trails, & sports area (as mentioned above). Near the office is their AANR-NW Library which is a treasure trove of photos, artifacts, and books about the resorts in this area. The Willies recently hosted the AANR-NW annual conference and built a really cool "Bridge to the Future" commemorating each resort or club in this region on a plaque (picture included). We had the pleasure of getting a tour from a couple of board members. They don't normally allow photos at this resort but they gave us permission & accompanied us, sharing so much about it. I was touched & impressed with their active involvement in not only their own resort, but also the greater community. They donate pounds of food every year and sponsor a local HS scholarship. The whole place is a volunteer-based co-op...everyone is asked to pitch in with the work and maintenance needed to keep the resort a premier place to live & visit. There were chore bulletin board that everyone uses to know what needs done. They were especially proud of a new project in the resort to be better stewards of the environment through a comprehensive recycling program. It is very obvious of the care and love they and the residents & members take here. You could feel it! Their landscaping was so pretty, flower beds are scattered across the grounds, and volunteers were seen working on repairs and maintenance. They have removed many old "bunkies" (cabins or RV rentals) and upgraded them. One particular one looked like a top-notch hotel room with modern decor and fresh paint & flooring. We love "rustic" but it's nice to see "well-kept rustic"! The RV spaces were the best we've seen...many have a nice patch of grass and they're all well laid out. Same with the tent spaces...each is nestled in a little wooded area of its own. We loved the social vibe of The Willies. They host an event once a month. There are lots of pictures of past events and it is apparent the fun had here. They do themed events where costumes are encouraged. Recent Alice in Wonderland and Roaring 20's party pictures were on display. We enjoyed the Wednesday night karaoke. We were on to our next resort before this weekend's Neon Glow 70's themed dance. Their biggest event is their annual Rennaissance Fair in September. We are sad we won't be in the area to participate in that. This is a place we will definitely revisit! I can see many summers spent here. The weather is perfection (not too dry, not too humid), the people were friendly, and the grounds & amenities were amazing.

I found Green Peter Reservoir on the map and decided to drive out to see what it was like. The…read moredrive out to Sweet Home and then out to Green Peter is beautiful. You drive through expansive green farm lands, past cute farm houses and then into the trees on a windy road out to the reservoir. Sweet Home is the last town you hit before you drive about 15-20 minutes to the reservoir. Since there was recently a big storm, there was still a lot of debris in the pull off areas and some of the trails down to it. We ended up parking next to a big bridge that people were fishing off of and making our own trail down to an area by the water. It was at an incline so not the best spot for kids but it was just fine for us. It was so quiet out there besides the sounds of boats every so often and a couple cars here and there. The was was gorgeous but still very cold. The sun was shining and the air was nice and crisp! I'm not sure what parks are around here, we did see one campground on the way there but wanted a spot more private. We saw a lot of cars pulled over in random spots so there must be a few secret spots around this reservoir. We didn't drive around the whole thing but it was a fun adventure and an absolutely beautiful place to go.

Really cute well kept park. The bathroom is very clean. The playground looks new and clean and is…read morefun for the kids. The ground for the playground is turf which is really nice. There's also a large basketball court, covered picnic tables, and benches. There's 2 separate play areas for very young kids and then older kids . There's not a parking lot but there is plenty of parking on the curb.

Live 1 mile from there. All my visitors want to go there where they have a 50 yr old sturgeon in a…read morepond. U can see hawks dive down into the water and pull out fish and then fly away. They have paddle boats you can rent. Playground and picnicking

Pretty and interesting well maintained little spot, across the dam. Covered picnic area, giant…read moretrout & sturgeon (in my dreams!!). Feed 'em for a quarter, walk around the hatching ponds. Noise is river not traffic, and sound of happy kids. Surprisingly nice "relaxing" spot - tall trees, level grass. Read a book, spread a blanket, even write a Yelp review?? Nearly gets 4 stars, probly should.

We booked a half day fishing trip with shore lunch and it was delightful. Caught several rainbow…read moretrout, learned a technique for helping me to become a beginner fly fisherman, and had a great time with Bob. He was very informed and we had lots of good conversation. We will look forward to another trip!

The new food menu this year is great. I havent tried anything I didn't like. I love that they offer…read moreBingo during the summer time. It's a lot of fun for the entire family. The 4th of July fireworks the past 2 years have been a great joy to watch.

Tee boxes are flat on every hole, greens are lightning fast and putt absolutely true. Amazing…read morecourse! Haven't played it in 33 years and it's even better than it was! Definitely will come back and play again multiple times!

Great range with knowledgeable workers. Best place to get your rifle dialed in Lane County.read more

Having grown up on a farm with a life long history of public and military service, I do like…read morehunting and fishing and I work very hard to stay proficient in safety in all of my endeavors. I do travel a bit and have the ability to take advantage of 5 outdoor and 4 indoor ranges including this one. They all have different rules and personalities along with different strengths and weaknesses. I am struggling between a 2 and 3 star rating for various reasons but will give benefit of the doubt for a 3 star due to the nature of the actual ranges. I do visit others with less resources and farther away more frequently. I have left reviews of this specific range in the past and felt like leaving another after visiting the public use portion of the range a couple of days in a row and it being post COVID for the most part. I decided not to renew my membership at this range this year for various reasons including the ability to zero rifles at the public range for $10 still. I still believe the public range is a good starting place for very new shooters since there is a lot of supervision and willingness to give pointers by the hard working volunteers. I also believe it is a good place to zero a hunting rifle or visit prior to hunting season for a once a year check or if you are an avid paper puncher/bench person. The member side has a lot of assets and there is hardly ever anyone else using them except for a group shoot every now and again. I do find it odd that such nice resources go so underutilized in an era of waiting lists and such at other ranges I am familiar with, but it is an advantage to being a member if you like the ability to shoot at ranges without much competition for range space. Btw it is also a requirement to be an NRA member to be a member of the shooting club and I believe it is best to hang out with a long term member for a bit if you do join. Just my 2 cents and be safe and responsible out there! Cheers

We were in Sweet Home, Oregon on the hunt for historic Oregon covered bridges and came upon Sankey…read morePark. The almost seventeen acre city park is tucked away in a small neighborhood near downtown Sweet Home. There are many mature fir trees and grassy areas perfect for picnicking and just relaxing in the shade. There is a newer kids playground structure, a clubhouse, gazebo, picnic tables, a BMX course, restrooms, a Riparian Restoration Area and of course the historic Weddle Covered Bridge we came to see. The gazebo, as well as the Bridge itself, is available for public and community events and would be a very pretty setting for a small wedding or birthday party. The annual country music festival known as "The Oregon Jamboree" is held in in the park every August. There is ample parking and is handicapped accessible. The Weddle Covered Bridge was originally built over Thomas Creek in Scio, Oregon, but was moved to it's current site in 1989 and became the first covered bridge project to receive grants under the Oregon Covered Bridge Program which helped fund covered bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the state of Oregon. The Weddle Covered Bridge is 120-feet long, with open sides, features exposed trusses and rounded portals and is made entirely out of wood, like yellow pine, redwood and Douglas fir. It's also listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. If you're interested in the history of Oregon's Covered Bridges, the Weddle Covered Bridge in Sankey Park is a great place to start. Google "Covered Bridges of Oregon," pack your camera and a picnic lunch and stay awhile to soak up the history.