Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Bike ad By Finn J.D. John In recent years, bicycle com-muting has had something of a resurgence in Oregon. That’s especially true in urban areas, where you’ll see these hard-bodied, Lycra-clad road warriors out in all kinds of crazy weather, jockeying for position with larger vehicles in traffic and trying not to get run over by inattentive motorists. Proud of their weekly mileage though these hard-core commuters are, few of them can hold a candle to the ninth governor of the state of Oregon – who bested all but an elite handful of the...
Great Nothern Blue River - named in 1863, the year in which gold was discovered in the area. No doubt the name was used in a descriptive sense, as the clear water of the stream appears blue-green due to the color of the rock formations of the river channel. The first Blue River post office was established on January 18, 1886. Jim Davis was the first postmaster, with the office being located on his property 1/2 mile west of the present community. From Changing Times By Manena Schwering in the Wednesday, December 1, 1999, edition of McKenzie Rive...
River cleanup The McKenzie River Guides Association, McKenzie Watershed Council, and the McKenzie Fly Fishers invite people to volunteer for this fun-filled annual family event. During the July 8th Cleanup people will protect and ensure the health of the river. After the work is done stay and enjoy food, prizes and more. To register for activities along boat routes or the land-based cleanup, or for additional information, contact the McKenzie Watershed Council at 458-201-8150. Litter bags and gloves will be available at sign-up on the day of...
