An upbeat, Oregon-ized column by an award-winning, disorganized author. From hiking the PCT to catching on fire while trying to change a stove light. Adventure, outdoors, culture, history, faith, writing, books, Yachats, sports—a little of a lot.
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Former (Eugene) Register-Guard columnist. Author of 21 books. Latest: "Seven Summers (And a Few Bummers): My Adventure Hiking the 2,650-Mile PCT." Ex-adjunct prof of journalism at the UO School of Journalism & Communication. Lives in Eugene.
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