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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190126
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190122T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101424Z
UID:30911-1548374400-1548460799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:New Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades
DESCRIPTION:Our favorite author and hiking guru\, Bill Sullivan\, takes us on a tour of a dozen new or dramatically changed trails in the area between Salem and Bend\, including a new path along the Deschutes River north of Bend\, a new bird refuge trail at Salem\, and several reopened trails to wildflowers in the Cascades. These will be part of his pcoming 5th edition of “100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades.” He’ll also discuss the effects of wildfires and the Forest Service’s new permit system. Along the way\, expect anecdotes about local history\, plants\, and outdoor lore.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/new_hikes_in_the_central_oregon_cascades-24555/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190126
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190101T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101412Z
UID:30813-1548374400-1548460799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Historic Brownsville
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location:  Springfield Target at 2750 Gateway St.\, Springfield\, OR. We’ll meet in the Target parking lot on the east side of the store near Buffalo Wild Wings. I have a grey minivan. \nJoin me on a walk through historic Brownsville\, founded in 1853 (6 years before statehood) and where the movie Stand By Me was filmed. We’ll walk mostly on sidewalks about 6 miles past historical sites and up to a viewpoint at the cemetery. After the walk we’ll stop at a coffee shop for a snack. If we have time\, we’ll stop at Living Rock Studio\, a most curious place. \nMy plan is to get home by 3:00\, plenty of time for the 6:30 potluck at the lodge. I suggest watching Stand By Me movie before the walk as we’ll pass a few of the filming locations.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/historic_brownsville-24506/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181025T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101357Z
UID:30707-1548201600-1548287999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast.  Registered guests are welcome.  Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24435/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190123
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181230T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101412Z
UID:30811-1548115200-1548201599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Lodge Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be getting together to dust\, sweep\, mop\, etc. The 2019 Potlucks and Explora Talks will be starting soon and it’s time to tidy up.  The McKenzie River Trust has a rental date soon and two other groups have made recent inquiries about using the Lodge. We want to show off our facility to these groups.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lodge_work_party-24505/
CATEGORIES:Lodge Building
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190122
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190102T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101413Z
UID:30819-1548028800-1548115199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Gold Lake-Maiden Trail-PCT loop
DESCRIPTION:WEATHER UPDATE:  THERE WILL BE RAIN THIS WEEKEND WITH SNOW LEVEL LOWERING TO 5K FEET SAT. NIGHT AND SUNDAY\, THEN LOWERING FURTHER (BUT WITH LESS PRECIPITATION) SUNDAY NIGHT/MONDAY MORNING.  I SUSPECT A LOT OF SNOW WILL MELT AND THEN FREEZE WITH 6-12 INCHES NEW SNOW ON TOP.  TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE 20s MONDAY WITH SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY.  I’M CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC CONDITIONS WILL BE FAVORABLE\, BUT WE MAY ENCOUNTER HEAVY\, WET SNOW AT OUR TOP ELEVATION\, 6370 FEET AND PERHAPS ICY CONDITIONS THE FIRST AND LAST 3 MILES. This is a great loop from Gold Lake to the Maiden Peak Trail to where it connects with the PCT.   I soloed the loop back to Willamette Pass last spring\, and most of it was unbroken.  Climbing is significant from Skyline Trail junction to well along the  PCT to Maiden Peak Shelter (700′)\, which is a great place to have lunch.  Then it is along contours and climbs (370′) before descending to Upper Rosary Lake and back along the PCT\, going across the bottom of Willamette Pass Ski Area back to Gold Lake (we are allowed to do that\, I checked.)  Whether we can do this depends a lot on the snow conditions.  If we are breaking trail all the way to the PCT and Maiden Peak Shelter\, we will instead return the way we came\, at least on broken trail\, for 11.4 miles RT.  If the snow is great and people feel up to it\, we could go back via Tait’s Loop\, but I don’t see that as a realistic goal.  Another turn around point would be the Skyline Trail or even use that to cut off more of the loop\, although I’d like to reach the shelter.  Be flexible for this one.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake-maiden_trail-pct_loop-24509/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190119T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101421Z
UID:30881-1547942400-1548028799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Ridgeline Blanton/Fox Hollow
DESCRIPTION:An out and back hike on the Ridgeline Trail. We’ll go at a moderate pace and stop at each junction to re-group.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fox_hollow-24540/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190101T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101412Z
UID:30815-1547942400-1548028799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Maiden Peak Backcountry Ski
DESCRIPTION:Departure location: Shell station near LCC (86623 FRANKLIN BLVD\, 97405-9605\, EUGENE) \nWe’ll park at the PCT trailhead\, ski past the Rosary Lks then head directly towards Maiden Peak. All weather permitting\, which could necessitate a change of route and/or destination even.  \nWe will ski in protected safe non-avalanche areas for this entire trip\, no need for avalanche equipment\, but having a shovel never hurts.  \nPlease contact me with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/maiden_peak_backcountry_ski-24507/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181225T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101412Z
UID:30809-1547942400-1548028799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Wolf Moon Night
DESCRIPTION:Join me on Super Blood Moon 2019 hike: This rare event will be sighted on January 20-21\, the last total lunar eclipse till 2021. Eclipse occurs when Moon and Sun are exactly aligned with the Earth as midpoint (in syzygy). Residual atmospheric light then refracts\, creating crimson Blood Moon. Syzygy can only occur during a full moon: this one occurs during the full moon of January\, known as the Wolf Moon. (Partial Eclipse begins 7:34PM\, Full Eclipse begins 8:41PM\, Maximum Eclipse 9:12PM\, Full Eclipse ends 9:43PM\, Partial Eclipse ends 10:50PM). Please arrive few minutes earlier for sign-in. We will leave 8:00PM from Martin Street trailhead.     \nDear moon-gazing friends\,\nSadly\, I am cancelling tomorrow’s Wolf Moon Night outing due to forecasted 98% of cloud cover.\nNext such event will be May 26\, 2021.\nSee ya!
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wolf_moon_night-24504/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101409Z
UID:30793-1547942400-1548028799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Lower Rosary Lake
DESCRIPTION:This trip starts at the east end of Willamette Pass parking lot. We will cross the lower end of the bunny hill and pickup the blue diamond trail to lower Rosary Lake.  We will be hiking through the trees until we get to the lake.  We should have a good view of the lake plus Rosary Rock the that sits above the lake.  This will be are lunch stop.  We could go a little further\, that will depend on the weather and how everybody is feeling.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lower_rosary_lake-24496/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181220T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101410Z
UID:30801-1547856000-1547942399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Moonrise is at 3:40 pm and sunset at 5:04.  We will take a longer route to the top. Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box.\nUPDATE:  This looks like it will a be hike without celestial sightings. My plan is for us to hike a longer route to the top probably  on arboretum  trails. (or North Bottom) \nIf you have questions\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-24500/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181220T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101410Z
UID:30797-1547856000-1547942399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:100 Mile Bakery Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: 4th and A Streets\, Springfield. \nWe’ll explore the hills and country roads around Springfield.   \nNOTE: the ‘100 Miles’ refers to the name of the wonderful Bakery\, and not the trip length.   🙂 Here’s the route:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29000873
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/100_mile_bakery_loop-24498/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190117
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181025T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101357Z
UID:30705-1547596800-1547683199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast.  Registered guests are welcome.  Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24434/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190116
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190111T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101415Z
UID:30835-1547510400-1547596799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:North Bank Habitat
DESCRIPTION:The North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The up and down loop hike has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the Umpqua River. One can easily avoid the poison oak at this time of year. Expect a few sections of the trail to be really muddy. We should start hiking around 9:30 and complete the hike by around 2:30. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Mt. Pisgah twice. If weather conditions are not optimal\, I’ll substitute a hike on Pisgah. The hike is described in Sullivan’s Southern Oregon hiking book.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habitat_-24517/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20190103T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101414Z
UID:30825-1547337600-1547423999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Moon Mountain Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Hendricks Park\, at the parking lot near the intersection of Fairmount/Floral Hill\, across from the picnic shelter.\nLeaving Hendricks Park (at 720ft)\, we will walk city streets in the Laurel Hill valley to Moon Mt. Drive\, Brackenfern Blvd. Pinerock Dr. and up and down Moon Mountain at 985 ft.\, an undeveloped park. There are a  lot of up and downs\, some hills are steep. The trail surface is uneven and could be slippery.  We will explore the adjacent Coryell Ridge.  Then we hike  back the way we came.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moon_mountain_park-24512/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101409Z
UID:30787-1547337600-1547423999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Redtop Mountain
DESCRIPTION:From the Crescent Lake Sno-Park we will take the Pretty Lake Trail and ascend the east side of Redtop.  We will plan to ski down either the east or north side depending on conditions and group desire.  Its possible we will loop back via Pretty Lake or possibly Fawn Lake.  Mileage should be between 8 and 10 miles.  Prepare for a long day and turns on the way down!   ***Please Note!!   number of participants is changed to 12 ****
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/redtop_mountain-24493/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181029T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101401Z
UID:30735-1547337600-1547423999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Yaquina Bay to Yaquina Head
DESCRIPTION:Brisk beach hike from Yaquina Bay Lighthouse to Yaquina Head Lighthouse. At Yaquina Head we will explore lighthouse area\, Cobble Beach\, and Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area by hiking to Salal Hill. Then we’ll hike back.\nOption: After the hike few of us will stop in Newport for lunch. Join us. \nMeet at Albertsons parking lot\, Division Avenue\, Eugene\, 97404
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/yaquina_bay_to_yaquina_head-24449/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181220T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101410Z
UID:30795-1547251200-1547337599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Veneta Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: East Broadway Ave and Territorial Hwy\, Veneta \nWe’ll explore the hills and country roads around Veneta. Here’s the route:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29066898
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/veneta_loop-24497/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101409Z
UID:30791-1547251200-1547337599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Gold Lake via Marilyn Lakes
DESCRIPTION:We will be parking at Gold  Lake sno park.  We will start on the Gold Lake road and take off on the trail that leads down to Marilyn Lake.  We will continue along the blue diamond trail and come out close to the Gold Lake shelter.  On the way out we will take the road directly back to the sno park.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake_via_marilyn_lakes-24495/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190113
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181214T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101407Z
UID:30779-1547251200-1547337599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah Ganderflanking
DESCRIPTION:Ganderflanking is an old word from the county of Wiltshire in southwest England.  It means “aimlessly messing about” or “walking about aimlessly.” It is also associated with “larking about” which is defined as “to behave in a silly way because you think it is funny.” The hike leader won’t do much leading. We’ll just start walking and make decisions impulsively at trail junctions. By now you can guess that the listed distance and elevation gain don’t hold much meaning.  We’ll want to stay together but there might be assistant leaders that go off with groups on sort of a sub-wander. But we will have to rendezvous at some point. After all\, we do have to get back to the parking lot. Trust me. Only once did a practice ganderflanking take Carla and I on an unfamiliar trail that became a “user” trail\, then a game trail\, and then “if we go around those blackberries we should hit trail #3”. Maps will be provided to avoid a situation like that by staying on legit trails and roads. Pisgah has enough miles of trails to keep us wandering aimlessly for hours.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_ganderflanking-24489/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181025T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101356Z
UID:30703-1546992000-1547078399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast.  Registered guests are welcome.  \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. Please call the leader if any questions
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24433/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190107
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181216T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101409Z
UID:30789-1546732800-1546819199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Nickerson Loop
DESCRIPTION:This trailhead is across from Clear Lake.  We will be SS on trails and roads.  This trip gives great views of the 3 Sisters\, Mt Washington and 3 Fingerjack.  The snowshoe surcharge is $2.00\, for the drivers who are willing to take on the snow.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/nickerson_loop-24494/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190107
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181215T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101408Z
UID:30781-1546732800-1546819199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Creek Diversion Channel
DESCRIPTION:Brisk hike just few miles west of Eugene. Good trail and opportunities to see birds.\nLight rain\, 40°F and 12 mph wind expected. \nIf you think it’s going to rain\, it will.\n~Clint Eastwood
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_creek_diversion_channel-24490/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190105
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181127T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101406Z
UID:30769-1546560000-1546646399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:EmX/River
DESCRIPTION:Make a New Years Resolution to ride the bus. Meet at the west side of Springfield LTD station.  Bathrooms are inside but there is not a business office to purchase a senior pass. We will walk to Island Park to D Street\, the River Path past the Knickerbocker Bridge\, the Frohnmayer Bridge (formerly Autzen Footbridge) to the Peter DeFazio Bridge. (Bathrooms nearby). Update: I need to be back at Springfield LTD station at noon so where we hop on EMX for our return depends on how briskly we walk. I have extra day bus passes if needed.  If questions\, please email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net.  There is extra parking behind the Springfield LTD station\, 5th and South B Street (Booth Kelly lot).
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/river-24484/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190103
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181025T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101356Z
UID:30701-1546387200-1546473599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast.  Guests are welcome.  \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. Please call the leader if any questions
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24432/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190102
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181025T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101358Z
UID:30717-1546300800-1546387199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:New Year’s Day/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:Our 7th annual New Years Day Hike will hopefully have clear skies and a spectacular view. Meet at the (Main) Spencer Butte parking lot — the paved one with the steps. We will toast in the New Year and share easy to eat snacks. I’ll cancel or substitute if there is ice on the steps.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24440/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190102
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181025T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101359Z
UID:30721-1546300800-1546387199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton to Spencer to Pisgah Explora
DESCRIPTION:***DETAILS***  Steve has kindly agreed to pick me up at Pisgah at 0755 on the day of the hike.  We will arrive over at Blanton about 0820\, so don’t expect to see us if you arrive really early.  At the end of the hike\, I will drive everybody back to Blanton UNLESS you want to have someone pick you up.  Your call.  Just let me know.***This is not quite the full Ridgeline from Wild Iris Park\, but is Blanton to Spencer Butte to meet the rest of the Obsidians then depart down to the Ridgeline Trail\, take it to Baldy\, go to Suzanne Arlie Park\, come out by LCC\, walk to 30th Ave.\, cross I-5\, stop at the Shell Station\, walk Seavey Loop (well off on the left side) to the base of Mt. Pisgah\, and take Pisgah up and then down\, getting into the second car for the trip back to Blanton.  Figure about 7 hours to do this.  Mileage is about 4.5 to Spencer Butte summit\, about 6.8 to LCC\, about 4 to Pisgah base\, and another 2.6 on Pisgah if we go straight up and down. Might be slightly less; shouldn’t be more. \nA car shuttle will take you back to Blanton.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_to_spencer_to_pisgah_explora-24442/
CATEGORIES:Trips
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181209T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101407Z
UID:30777-1546214400-1546300799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eugene Micro Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:MEETING LOCATION:  Meet at the downtown bus station across from the McDonald Theatre’s mural featuring two people with heads of birds \nLet’s go for a Rat hunt while puttin’ on the Witz! \nIn 2017 nine artists from six different countries visited Eugene. Armed with paintbrushes and spray cans they created a variety of murals around town for residents to enjoy and even debate. While most of the artistic endeavors were on a large scale several artists\, Blek le Rat and Dan Witz\, created images on a smaller more intimate level.  \nBlek le Rat (Xavier Prou) is a father of stencil art. He painted 10  playful designs around Eugene\, though 1 was covered apparently by accident this past summer. His work was apparently an inspiration for Banksy. \nDan Witz is a master of trompe l’oeil or visual illusions that trick the eye. Eleven of his haunting images are sprinkled around the downtown area.  \nPart of the micro-art’s mystery and enjoyment is searching them out. Our walk today will focus on the Eugene downtown area between Pearl Street and Lincoln Street and between 7th and 11th Avenues. \nWe will try to find as many designs as we can\, though I’m not sure where they all are so this will be an exploration for everyone. The walk will be a moderate pace; start time is 9 am\, we’ll finish latest by 12 pm. There will be a few stairs (about 50 feet) as we gain some elevation to see one of the pieces. We will stop for coffee or tea at one point to provide some warmth and a bathroom break. Meet at the downtown bus station across from the McDonald Theatre’s mural featuring two people with heads of birds. The walk goes rain or shine.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eugene_micro_art_walk-24488/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181231
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181127T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101406Z
UID:30771-1546128000-1546214399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Solar System
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the Sun by the Duck Pond (take Day Island Road and park near the pond) and visit the eight planets\, starting with Mars and the Earth-Moon system\, which are nearest the parking lot\, then Venus and Mercury. We will cross the DeFazio bridge to the other side of the river and visit the four outer planets with Neptune at the furthest part.  We will then turn around and walk back.  We will stop by each of the planets for a few minutes before moving on. \nDress in layers and warmly.  We will be stopping for a few minutes from time to time.  I plan to be done by noon.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/solar_system-24485/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181230
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181125T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101405Z
UID:30761-1546041600-1546127999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Headwaters/Hendricks Park
DESCRIPTION:We will catch Bus #28 at 8:39am to Martin Street to start our hike  at 8:51 at Amazon Headwaters Trailhead. We will take the Ridgeline to Fox Hollow\, Dillard\,  Spring Trailhead and then walk on city streets to 30th and the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. Once at Hendricks Park\, we will take city streets to Hey Neighborhood Pizza House at 1629 E . 19th Street for their lunch special (optional). Then it is back to our cars at 19th and Patterson. Mileage is an estimate and I suspect the elevation is higher since we have ups and downs.    Pace is moderate.    I can shorten the hike a few miles if the weather forecast is dismal.   I have a few extra bus passes if you need one.  Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park-24480/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181230
DTSTAMP:20260726T102142
CREATED:20181120T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101404Z
UID:30757-1546041600-1546127999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Brownsville Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meet-up location: Norma Pfeiffer Park (corner N. Harrison St & E. McKenzie St\, Coburg) \nRide from Coburg to Brownsville\, round trip.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/brownsville_loop-24478/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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