Koosah Falls

March 24, 2010 By AdventureMaster Leave a Comment

Overview: Beautiful 80ft. waterfall located 75 minutes outside of Eugene on highway 126. The word Koosah is a Chinook word meaning "sky". These falls were formed 3,000 years ago when lava flows formed the McKenzie River. Location: Koosah falls is located approximately 60 miles outside Eugene directly off highway 126. There are visible signs on the side of the road. Google Maps - Eugene to Koosah Falls - Click Here for the Map Adventure Specifics: The waterfall is easily accessible via a paved path from the parking lot. The are also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Adventures, Featured, Hiking, Waterfalls Tagged With: Hiking, Hwy 126, McKenzie River, Waterfall

Sahalie Falls

March 24, 2010 By AdventureMaster Leave a Comment

Overview: Beautiful 140ft. waterfall located 75 minutes outside of Eugene on highway 126. The word Sahalie is a Chinook word meaning "high". These falls were formed 3,000 years ago when lava flows formed the McKenzie River. Location: Sahalie falls is located approximately 60 miles outside Eugene directly off highway 126. Google Maps - Eugene to Sahalie Falls - Click Here for the Map Adventure Specifics: The waterfall is easily accessible via a paved path from the parking lot. The are also numerous dirt and paved paths in the area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Hiking, Waterfalls Tagged With: Hiking, Hwy 126, Photography, Waterfalls

Cougar (Terwilliger) Hot Springs

March 24, 2010 By AdventureMaster 1 Comment

Overview: Cougar (Terwilliger) Hot Springs are located approximately 60 minutes outside of Eugene in the beautiful Willamette National Forest. The springs themselves consist of eight tiered pools that become cooler as they flow away from the source. Type: Natural Hot Springs Temperature: 112 Degrees in the upper pools to 85-90 Degrees in the lowest pool Hours: Day Use Only Fee: $5 Per Person Per Day Parking: There is ample parking located at the trail head to the hot springs. Location: Cougar Hot Spring are located about an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Hiking, Hot Springs Tagged With: Hiking, Hot Springs, Photography, Waterfalls

Wildwood Falls

March 24, 2010 By AdventureMaster 4 Comments

Overview: Wildwood falls is a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall located on the Row River near Cottage Grove, Oregon. The falls are about 20ft. and pour off a rock ridge into a large swimming hole. The cliffs above the swimming hole are great for cliff diving and jumpers usually leap off to the left of the main falls. Location: Wildwood is located about 45 minutes outside Eugene, Oregon or 25 minutes outside Cottage Grove, Oregon. Google Maps - Eugene to Wildwood Click Here for the Map Time Involved: All day or just an afternoon. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, General Recreation, Waterfalls Tagged With: Cliff Jumping, Hiking, Photography, Relaxation, Swimming, Waterfalls