Dubbed “The Emerald City” of the Pacific Northwest, beautiful Eugene, OR knows how to enjoy the outdoors. As a leader in outdoor recreation, Eugene boasts hundreds of miles of bike paths, and acres of recreational areas. Denizens of the city strive to keep their prized natural spaces healthy and accessible. They realize that parks provide a safe environment for the children of the community, promoting active lifestyles and a safe place to be outdoors. Eugeneians can breathe easily knowing that their network of bike paths decrease road congestion by providing other outlets for transportation, and that their numerous nearby parks and open community spaces reduce pollution. Eugene has created bike paths, skateboarding parks, running loops, and hiking areas all within minutes of your front door.
These efforts are not just local to the Eugene area, either. Portland also tops the nation in green spaces and recreational activities. State and national parks are peppered throughout the Oregon, ensuring a variety of activities for any outdoor enthusiast.
This blog exists to create a greater awareness of the city of Eugene’s parks and to promote usage of these areas. Likewise, on a broader level, we will look at how parks and open spaces contribute to a better society.
Relevant links of outdoor areas and programs in your community:
http://mountpisgaharboretum.org/
About the Bloggers:
We are a group of journalism students at the University of Oregon who love the outdoor community in the Pacific NW.
Erik Maurer is a senior Journalism major at the University of Oregon. He is 21 years old, enjoys playing music, watching movies, biking, and writing.
Jordan Roskelley is a junior at the University of Oregon. She is also a journalism major, however she does not yet know what her specialty will be. In her very little free time, she enjoys pole vaulting for the university, skiing and relaxing with her friends.
Rebecca Sedlak is a 20-year-old Journalism and English double major at the University of Oregon. As of now, she plans to go to graduate school and then pursue a career in book publishing. In Eugene, you will frequently find her checking out a good book, singing in the university’s Women’s Choir, and baking gluten-free bread.
Cody Dummer is a Advertising and Public Relations major at the University of Oregon. He is 21 years old and enjoys playing music, snowboarding, photography, writing, and surfing.
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