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McKenzie River: Recreation Meets History  
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Wooden Boat

 

 

 

 

 

Wooden drift boat, hand-crafted by Randy and Sanderson Dersham of Tatman Wooden Boats on the McKenzie River.
 

Photo: Joseph Eastburn Photography  

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Lucky Boy Mine Trail      

Blue River, Oregon   

  

Lucky Boy Mine Trail

Between 1887-1959, over 10,000 ounces of gold came out of the Lucky Boy Mine in Blue River, Oregon. The area's largest gold mine also yielded up hydro-quartz crystals for the casual explorer. These days, however, the gem of note is the 27-mile trail through dense forestland.
So if you're looking for a secluded, little-known trail, and you're anywhere near the McKenzie River Valley, find
the tiny little burg of Blue River, just 44 miles east of Eugene and 14 miles downstream of Vida, Oregon. Tucked into the mountains lays the super-secret trailhead to Lucky Boy Mine Trail. I can tell you the GPS coordinates (44.2121°N, 122.3456°W) or you can stop into the nearby McKenzie River Mountain Resort and owner Chris Lavoei will direct you to the trailhead.READ MORE

 Photo: McKenzieRiverTrail.com

 

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 McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival
Vida, Oregon
April 28
McK Wooden Boat Fest 2012
The 7th annual event celebrates the history, the form and the function of the wooden white water boat that was invented here on the McKenzie River. Start with the Wooden Boat Parade, arriving at the lawns of Eagle Rock Lodge from 10:30 to 11:00am and lasting until five in the afternoon. View over fifty wooden white water boats designed for the McKenzie River and now used on white water rivers all over the world. Admission is free. Lunch concessions are on site with proceeds going to the McKenzie River Guides Association. Event website 

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The McKenzie River Drift Boat

Wooden Drift Boat 1859 Mag

Did you know?
One of the first renditions of the now famous McKenzie River drift boat was called "a bathtub with oarlocks." Early river guides guides were able to work these flat, wide boats against the river's current, which gave sport fisherman great access to the McKenzie River.
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Road Tripper E-Report # 140 ·  April 24, 2012