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Near the summit of Mount Pisgah
David T.

Gorgeous with very well-maintained trails. Lots of trails, excellent signage, and available parking too (though there's a small fee for a daily park pass). First time visitors who will definitely be returning time and time again.

Judith M.

If you live in Lane County, do yourself a favor and buy a Lane County park pass & get you unlimited access to this and so many other of Lane County's natural resources stretching from the ocean to the mountains & Mt Pisgah might be the jewel in the crown. Don't waste time at the pay station! It's also a great gift idea as I know, read on: First time I came here I was very unimpressed & I didn't come back for a year. Luckily, somebody showed me the error of my ways by buying me an annual pass as a gift, and then taking me for a walk in the lesser-known backside of this massive preserve. Most folks, if they're not familiar with this place, or are the grueling trail runners you often see out here, head straight up the steepest sunniest most inhospitable Trail known as number one. This is the least pleasant experience in the entire park. More accessible, and more quickly varied, are the trails running from the Arboretum which offer a wealth of all abilities friendly trails that are fantastic for Nature lovers of all persuasions. Birders, hikers, Walker's, strollers, runners ,dogs, children, slow folks will find beautiful varied local flora and fauna out here with handy benches & well designed educational installations. There's even a native plant nursery where you can get plants as well as education- look for their sales.

Melanie I.

Beautiful walking trails, not crowded. Bathrooms at trailhead. The river is really full right now

Awesome trails for every stripe. Super chill vibe.

Buford Park is conveniently awesome. You don't have to travel far to find marvels. You can find it off interstate 5 in Springfield, OR one of many park systems straddling the Willamette River.

Heather S.

What a lovely place to hike! If you are in the mood to push yourself or if you are in the mood for a more leisurely stroll, you will find it here. The terrain is varied and exposure levels change, so be prepared for trees and open sun. We spotted many birds, deer, bunnies, and tons of wildflowers and butterflies. Even when the parking lot seems full, there is plenty of room. Enjoy!

Samm C.

Really cool place to check out! All different trails I took a jogging stroller here! It's SO big that people are right, it's not crowded at all on the trails!! Totally worth the trip if your debating go

Ashley M.

Mount Pisgah is by far one of my favorite places to go for a walk or hike. You can choose to hike Mount Pisgah which I have yet to do but have heard it's a moderate hike. It's basically uphill the whole way up and then of course an easy walk back down the mountain. Along the base of the mountain runs the Willamette river which in the summer is a great place to take a dip on a hot day or let your dog go for a swim. There is only one area I have found with a small beach to sit on by the river but fills up fast with families. You also need to watch out for biting fire ants in the trees! Ouch! There are a few different trails along the base of the mountain that are mostly flat that walk through the expansive grasslands spotted with trees, plant life, mushrooms, birds, and creeks. You can bring your dog on a leash which is great and parking is only 6$ for the day. I see they have a venue here for weddings which looks nice and they also do a Mushroom Festival every year so keep an eye out for that! There are many little informative nature walks that go on here too. I will be frequenting this place for as long as I live in Eugene!

Incense Cedar trail.

Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Parking $5. To me the term "arboretum" suggests a botanical garden, with collections of labeled plants. Pisgah was more like an open space preserve, with criss-crossing hiking trails. The summit route was nice and challenging, after sitting my butt in the car for so many hours. Trails are well maintained with ground cover. There are benches galore, really nice ones even. The trail signage was at times ample, at other times non-existence. I got a little bit lost at one point. No biking allowed in this place, which is a shame, because these trails would be really fun on MTB.

Neat map at the top of the mountain
Riley A.

There are so many hikes to do on the various trails here. There is a big map near the parking lot and building, which also has paper brochure maps you can grab. I aimed to hike Trail 1 to the top of the mountain. I found the trails to be labeled well, and there were usually distances included along the way. The top of the mountain (not technically within the arboretum boundaries) is beautiful and is a hike everyone should do in Eugene, despite the rough steep uphill climb. The uphill was harder than I imagined, and I'm not sure if it was because I've been under the weather or because it really just is steep and the gravel makes it somewhat slippery. Based on the signage at the main trailhead, the arboretum has events (for kids too) related to ecology and biology. Parking is $4 with card only.

The marker and view from the top!
Bill D.

This is one good work out kids! The trail is crushed rock that meanders up a pretty steep incline at places then dumps you to and open meadow at the top with a marker and some of the finest views you will see of the area. Well worth the hike. Going down, it can get steep at places and you can slip so "zigzagging" is recommended. There are benches at about four places on the hike that make for nice places to stop and reflect or catch your breath. Amazing place not far from downtown Eugene.

Tanaz P.

I LOVE Mt. Pisgah! The trails are great. The hiking is wonderful. It's family friendly. There's educational plaques speckling the arboretum and native plant garden. There's ample room to take your well behaved pooch on an off leash adventure. You might be lucky enough to see bald eagles or osprey cruising the river. There are some nice spots to swim in the summer. They have great kiddie camps and adult adventures available. Their restoration work is sustainable and well planned. This place ROCKS!

View of Eugene From The Top of Mt. Pisgah.
Brian A.

A buddy and I used to hike this trail several times every summer. It's a great, relatively short hike. It can get hot out there because it's mostly a dirt hiking path and grasslands. Not too many trees. So, make sure to at least bring something to drink because there are no shack shops out there. It's a good idea to put on some sunscreen as well. We saw families up there with all kinds of kids, so it really isn't too hard a hike. The view is a beauty though. You can see all the way around once you get to the top. The I-5 corridor up through Eugene and all points facing East. We used to pick up lunch and then eat it once we got to the top. At the base of Mt. Pisgah are very nice areas to picnic as well. So, you don't have to go hiking, but the hike is really well worth it. It's right off of I-5 and then you have to drive in a little. If you're lucky one of the fruit stands will be selling cherries or something. Parking is in a gravel dirt lot, so make sure to lock your cars and don't leave valuables in sight.

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Richard E Wildish Community Theater - Nutcracker

Richard E Wildish Community Theater

(3 reviews)

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This was my first time coming here and it was awesome! I went to the A Very Merry Christmas Movie…read moreNight, friend choreographed three dances in it. She did such a great job! If you haven't been here I would recommend it. All of the seats have a great view

If you're considering using the Wildish Theatre for your performance or production, think twice…read more The Majestic Theatre is a far better choice, as The Wildish, even though we were doing what's called a "door deal," no rent to the theater, just splitting the take at the door, refused to split $500 in radio advertising expense, didn't put our show listing on the website until 2 weeks before the show, and only then because I pointed out it wasn't there! They insisted that they just put the show in the Caledar listing at the Register Guard and the EUGENE Weekly, and did social media marketing (though I saw none until the week of, and only on Facebook). We sold 50 tickets. We took the same show to The Majestic Theatre in Corvallis the next night. They advertised on Bicoastal Media radio Stations and got us a story, for our "Baby Boomer Comedy Show," in the local paper, and did a wonderful job of social media marketing, we sold 287 tickets (300 is a sellout). We had the same split the door deal with The Majestic, so at $18 a person, the Theatre made $2,066. The Wildish, I believe in part because the listing didn't make it to the scroll on the website until two weeks before the show (and it might not have made it then if a friend hadn't texted me and said he couldn't buy tickets), I didn't see any social media posts until a week before the show (and only on Facebook) and though we offered to split the cost of radio advertising, none was done, the Wildish netted $605, less than a third of the net for The Majestic, at $2 more per ticket. That's the second time we've brought the show to the Wildish (same lack of promotion the first time as well), and it will be our last. Not sure where the disconnect is when it comes to the Board of Directors realizing that with a "door deal" the theater has skin in the game and needs to step up and promote the show. The Majestic, operated by the City of Corvallis, gets that, in spades. If the Wildish hasn't gone out of business by the time you read this, I'd suggest finding another venue.

Charles Little & Company

Charles Little & Company

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I am so in love with this place! It worked perfectly that this little flower farm store is right…read morenext to the Mount Pisgah Arboretum, which was our wedding venue. It was so special to go there the day before the wedding with my maid of honor and bridesmaid to pick up my order of dried florals and then wander around the grounds to do some u-pick for the live flowers and greenery. We got to have a little "Stardew Valley" moment and it was so memorable. The flowers we got turned into the most beautiful bridal bouquet and stunning boutonnieres, I didn't have to spend a fortune on florals, and I couldn't be happier!

From the owner: Specialty greens, dried flowers, finished wreaths, Christmas trees, and goods from local artisans…read morethat make wonderful holiday gifts! Charles Little and Company was founded in 1986, by Charles Little on 35 acres of nutrient rich soil along the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. Located at the foot of Mt.Pisgah in Eugene Oregon, our crops consist of foliage of all kinds; ornamental herbs, grasses and grains, unique sticks, pods and berries. A sizable part of our farm includes popular annual and perennial flowers such as larkspur, peonies, calla lilies, lavender. We have also devoted a majority of our acreage to woody shrubs and trees such as Viburnum, Ilex, Spirea, Weigela, Hydrangea, Cotinus, Lilac, Snowberry, Cornus, Eucalyptus, Specialty Conifers, Ornamental Cherries and Almonds. Our farm relies on the principles of regenerative agriculture to grow our rows and rows of lushly blooming fields.

St. Vinnie's Q St - Book section

St. Vinnie's Q St

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This Vinnie's has a lot of stuff but I usually don't find anything I'm looking for here. I've…read moregotten lucky a couple of times in the past but most of the time I walk away empty handed. They have a great book section, and their general household section is pretty big. They also have a lot of furniture to peruse. The people who work here are nice, just incredibly busy. The parking lot is a bit of a nightmare and, aside from being out in Springfield, is the only drawback to this location. It is tough to get out of and finding a spot can be challenging even in the middle of a weekday. I don't come here super often, but I like to stop by when I'm in the area. It's probably not worth making a special trip to, though.

Short: Staff are friendly and the store is well-organized. Along with spacious and lots of variety…read more A pretty good location near downtown springfield. Visited week of Sept 23rd 2022. My friend and I visited and were greeted by 2 employees. The shoes are located on the right hand side of entering along with purses. Up above, there are the prices of what colors are on sale, 25% or 50% off. [Organization]: This store is **organized**! The books [category, but way spacious to look], DVDs, CDs, stationary, seasonal decor, shoes [by color not size, then by category], photo frames, cups, furniture, clothes are all on racks with clear signs, and etc. They do have a good handful of jewelry and other speciality items in cases. It was easy to find a helpful and friendly employee to ask for an item in the case. [Price]: I do think depending on what the item is, St.Vinnies is cheaper than Goodwill. At Vinnies, most of the items are a flat price. Such as books, buttons, cards, clothes,and magazines. I ended up buying a handful of books and magazines, and spent about $30. Some were specialty and hardcover too! I decided to keep this review short, since it was overall just a lovely and great experience. I ended up spending over 2 hours browsing around and found a bunch of great things I've been looking for on my personal list. Super impressed and happy about that! I didn't even look at clothes! (next time!) It is definitely a must go to on my thrift store list!

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