At first glance, the Southern Willamette Valley appears to have everything the outdoor lover needs to maintain high levels of stoke. On any given day you can visit the jagged Cascades, head to rivers spilling over boulders, or drive to the ocean. Yet our area can also lure even the most adventurous into a beguiling sense of comfort.

Fall through early spring—those months when the soil is still workable and the weather is cooler - is your plant’s happiest window to settle in and get a healthy start. It’s time to flip the script and rethink the planting calendar.

Active breeds—like Collies, Shepherds, Huskies, wolf mix breeds and many retrievers—are built for movement. These dogs thrive when they can stretch their legs, sprint through the forest, and follow their noses down winding paths.

Meet the Northwestern pond turtle: a semi-aquatic, freshwater turtle species unique to the West Coast of the United States. They are one of just two turtle species native to Oregon.

Gardening can be tough, but Phillip Farris (aka the Eugene Garden Coach) is here to help! Learn his tips for summer gardening in the valley and keep your plants alive all season long.

Despite the overwhelming challenges inherent in our shifting climate… our gardens have the power to be both a refuge from the discomfort of that reality and a means of impacting the world around us in a positive way.

Maybe you’re training for this event or just looking for a fun run along the McKenzie River Trail (MRT)— either way, the McKenzie River Trail Run crew is here to offer you our trail recommendations that are guaranteed to get you excited to run!

The sun’s back and the days are getting longer. Time to put up the heavy coats and check out some of the amazing things to do around Eugene in the springtime!

Ridgeline is happy to be joined by Phillip Farris, from Eugene Garden Coach, who’s here to offer you ten tips for spring gardening in the valley!

Inside each issue of Ridgeline, we’re giving local conservation groups throughout the region a chance to share their updates with our audience.

Whether you prefer the comfort of the thermostat or the wild weather outdoors, there’s always something to do around Eugene during the winter.

Westfir is the ideal destination for a family or group of friends to make base camp in the community just a 40-minute drive from Eugene’s city center.

A shadow has been passing over the face of the Oakridge/Westfir boom, threatening the communities’ hard-won economic and environmental stability.

Inside each issue of Ridgeline, we’re giving local conservation groups throughout the region a chance to share their updates with our audience.