Here’s a list of some of the best backyard hikes near the biggest cities ... like a central hub for recreation in Eugene. Hike or jog a trail named for Oregon's most famous runner, Steve ...

Scores of different wildflowers atop Lower and Upper Table Rocks near Medford make for some majestic islands in the sky.

That includes some big-name destinations like the waterfall corridor, Silver Falls and the Oregon Zoo, but plenty of less-heralded attractions ... Raptor Center in Eugene.Samantha Swindler The ...