One of my favorite haunts, Alton Baker Park hugs the Willamette River through the center of Eugene. It is a large park, long and narrow, and brings back nature to the city. You will find wooded areas, ponds, excellent trails and a variety of bird life. Alton Baker Park is close enough that I can be there in less than ten minutes and gives me the opportunity to get back to nature without using up much of a day. There are trails throughout the park, several loops that I can follow for a walk of two or three hours. It's a great place for the photography enthusiast, as well as for joggers and nature lovers. - Vern Rogers (fotabug)