1859 Oregon’s Magazine – December 2017: For University of Oregon volcanologist Thomas Giachetti, studying volcanoes is his dream job—a dream he’s held since he was 12 years old and watched a documentary on volcanologists in his native France.
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Trip Planner: Eugene
1859 Oregon’s Magazine – July 2016: Yes, Eugene has everything, including a bit of an identity problem. Is it a college town or a town with a college?
Running Past Age
Bill McChesney’s the oldest man in the world to run a sub-five-minute mile, running a 4.50 at the age of 59—a record he believes he still holds.
Escaping the Cold
Most Oregonians know that Brookings, on the south coast, is much warmer than the rest of the state. But climatologists know of other “banana belt” areas and this article exposes them.
CrewBoss: When “Sort Of” Flame-Resistant Just Won’t Do
Imagine facing an uncontrolled wall of flames during a wildland fire, or being a first responder on an accident scene. Those are uncomfortable scenarios, but add too-tight pants or a broken jacket zipper, and the gear failure could potentially be life threatening. CrewBoss helps firefighters and first responders not have to rely on crappy gear.