Finding Wild Blackberries Near Cottage GroveSearches for where to find wild blackberries near Cottage Grove often focus on a single road or creek, but the better guide is a pattern: sunlight, disturbance…The historic railroad grade along the Row RiverNear Cottage Grove in South Lane County, Oregon, the Row River winds through the wooded western Cascades. The surviving railroad grade follows the valley and…Exploring The Shoreline Of Dorena ReservoirDorena Reservoir lies east of Cottage Grove in Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley, where the Row River broadens into a long, winding body of water. Forested…A day trip to the Little River foothillsThe Little River foothills offer a quieter kind of Oregon outing, where forested slopes, clear water and working rural roads create the setting for a flexible…Native Orchids Beneath South Lane County ForestsThe native orchids of the forest floor are easy to miss in South Lane County, Oregon. Many are small, pale, seasonal plants that appear among moss, fallen…How the U.S. Forest Service Shapes Recreation in South Lane CountySouth Lane County’s recreation landscape is closely tied to public forest management. A walk beneath Douglas firs, a paddle on a quiet river, a drive along a…Staking a Claim in Oregon’s Bohemia Mining DistrictThe Bohemia Mining District lies in the forested mountains east of Cottage Grove in Lane County, Oregon. Its ridges, creeks and old workings reflect more than…The art of salmon fly tying at a local fly shopSalmon fly tying is part craft, part natural history and part conversation. At a local fly shop, a visitor can see how fur, feather, thread and wire become a…Exploring the Patio Espresso Trail In Cottage GroveCottage Grove sits in South Lane County, where the Coast Fork Willamette River meets a landscape of wooded hills, working farmland, covered bridges and…A history of the Row River Grange HallSet beside North Bend River Road in the wooded country near the McKenzie River, the Row River Grange Hall is a modest-looking landmark with a large role in…