Old Growth Ridge Trail: Hwy 126

Old growth trees, fall color, a scenic drive, and hiking in an unexplored area are what drew us to the Old Growth Ridge Trail a couple weeks ago. Have you heard of Old Growth Ridge? The trail head is located in the Whittaker Creek Campground not far off Highway 126 (roughly half way between Eugene and …

Cushman Railroad Bridge

I love catching sight of the Cushman railroad bridge when we head to Florence on Highway 126. Almost a century old, I think it is one of several iconic sights on that route to the coast. The steel bridge crosses the lower Siuslaw estuary about three miles east of the Pacific Ocean, and as a “swing bridge,” it is able …

Wildcat Covered Bridge

Are you familiar with this covered bridge? If you’ve ever driven Highway 126 from Eugene to Florence then you should be. It is so incredibly close to the highway you’ll wonder how you’ve missed it. However, since it isn’t visible from the highway (at least, not that I’ve seen), then, like me, you’ve probably driven …