Saginaw’s Sawmill Past in South Lane CountySaginaw is a small, unincorporated community in South Lane County, Oregon, where the broad Willamette Valley begins to fold towards forested hills. It is easy…Five Native Plants For Rain Gardens In South Lane CountyA rain garden is a shallow planted basin that receives runoff from a roof, driveway, footpath or compacted lawn. Rather than sending every drop directly into a…Understanding Dorena Dam Release SchedulesDorena Dam stands on the Row River in western Oregon, east of Cottage Grove, where it helps manage winter runoff and protect communities downstream. The…The Row River Trail Before It Became a TrailThe Row River Trail follows a former railway corridor through one of South Lane County’s most appealing landscapes. From Cottage Grove towards Dorena Lake, the…A seasonal calendar of migratory birds around DorenaDorena sits in a particularly rewarding corner of South Lane County, where the Row River meets the broad waters of Dorena Lake and wooded slopes rise towards…Capturing Oregon's covered bridges in morning lightSouth Lane County's covered bridges feel like quiet survivors of an older Oregon, the kind of weathered timber landmarks that draw photographers from places as…Cottage Grove's Historic Depot and the Wrecks That Echo Through Its PastCottage Grove sits in the southern reaches of Oregon's Willamette Valley, a timber town built around the iron rails that first reached it in the 1870s. The…Local wildlife corridors: linking forest and farmlandSouth Lane County stretches from the moss-draped slopes of the Cascades down to the rolling pastures of the Willamette Valley, and the land tells its story in…The best wildflower hikes for spring in the South HillsNestled in the rolling terrain of South Lane County, the South Hills region comes alive each spring with a quiet but persistent burst of colour. Between the…Why Mosby Creek Runs Low by Late SummerMosby Creek threads its way through the southern edge of Lane County, winding past oak savanna, mixed conifer forest, and the small agricultural parcels that…