Home Waters is simply the best fly fishing shop in Eugene/Springfield. Jason is a fantastic guy…read moreand knows how to treat his clientele. He runs a great and welcoming shop. The rest of the staff is fantastic too. I know many people that have gone there and decided to make it their primary fly shop in the Eugene/Springfield area.

Shop owners are full of useful information. A very happy Jack Russell will meet you at the door.read more

I think it's great that this wetland habitat is there. So wonderful, but from a visitor's…read moreperspective, the traffic noise is something to get past.

A nice place for a little nature walk. Its not a big place just a small simple park. We got to see…read moreducks and lots of turtles. Parking was small but plentiful.

Beautiful ride down the river with kind, expert guides. Leah, Toby and Dan were knowledgeable about…read morethe local geography and history, were amazing navigating the river and made the whole trip a delightful experience. The Helfrich McKenzie company were easy to work with, had great equipment and made our day a fun adventure! Definitely recommend!

Great experience on all accounts. Highly professional and knowledgeable guide (Brian). Tremendous…read morestaff communication. Reasonably priced. Of course best of all the rafting brought incredible views and thrills. Can't recommend enough for entire family.

This is a very reputable company and I will use them again! They promised to get my order out asap…read moreas I needed it for a trip. They we're men of they're word. This goes a long way for me. They have earned my loyalty and respect.

Fantastic staff, customer service and great attitudes by all!…read more Went into the shop to exchange a Simms fleece onesie bib and pickup a new triple density fly line. I had ordered the wrong size ( my fault) and they were so nice to accept it for exchange - I was surprised they had the replacement ready for me when I walked in. All the staff were astonished at a web order customer from California stepped into the store in Oregon. Guess not too many people do that.. Left with more my original list - lots of flies, DWR finisher, and more skagit tips... They were very nice and helped me select the flies for the coho salmon on the Siuslaw and Alsea rivers... Definitely a must go to for the fly angler when you visit the area.

Skinner (not Skinner's) Butte Park is the the location of the homestead of Eugene's founder, named…read moreEugene Skinner, and is one of the city's oldest parks. It's a large park right on the banks of the Willamette River and offers a variety of activities. There's the playground, RiverView Discovery Village, which is fairly large and has some pretty cool. It has various structures for kids to play on and around, representing storefronts, a stagecoach, and so on. There's the typical slides and swings and stuff that you'll find at a playground as well. They also have a "splash pad", which is a circular pipe sticking out of the ground about 10 feet, but it does spray so I guess it's something. The park fronts the river, and although the playground is not immediately on the bank of the river it's close enough that you'll want to keep a close watch on your children (every year there are tragedies along the Willamette). There is no fencing or anything around the playground, which seems like a no-brainer in this location but I guess not, and that's why I give the three-star rating instead of four. It's just a really nerve-wracking park especially for parents of small children. There could be more picnic tables around the playground... there's at least three, but that may be it. There's lots of green space for folks to spread out on the grass as well, which several people were doing whilst we were here celebrating my daughter's birthday. There was a drum circle that showed up about 20 minutes before we left as well and that was kinda cool. Part of the general park area are the Columns, remnants of a basalt quarry that existed for a few decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a pretty popular spot for rock climbing. It's a short distance from the playground area. I went with a class as a middle schooler and was not too keen on climbing myself. Then there's the titular Butte, which one can hike to the top or drive. I've never hiked up myself, but the drive is sometimes closed to traffic when fires are a concern. There are biking trails, a community garden, and the Campbell Senior Center is on the eastern edge of the park as well. There are bathrooms here, and although I didn't go into them my sister and friend did and apparently they're kinda weird--no doors on the stalls. I suppose that must be some sort of safety measure? It's fairly odd, regardless. There's a fairly decent sized parking lot to the east of the playground as well, and parking along the southern end of the park (at the base of the Butte).

It's always a nice time at Skinner's Butte Park no matter what time of year it is. A little colder…read moreon the path by the river, but still a breath of fresh air!

We booked a half day fishing trip with shore lunch and it was delightful. Caught several rainbow…read moretrout, learned a technique for helping me to become a beginner fly fisherman, and had a great time with Bob. He was very informed and we had lots of good conversation. We will look forward to another trip!

From the owner: When you set out with us on a whitewater rafting, fly fishing, or scenic trip, you'll experience…read morethe most incredible views, wildlife, and rapids Oregon has to offer. You'll meet people from all over the world on your half- or full-day trip and share travel stories as you take in the pristine beauty of the McKenzie River. See a rain forest, catch a rainbow trout, or hold on tight! Whether you join us on a comfortable boat drift with your family or a wild rafting adventure with your friends, you'll always have a world-class experience.

Everything about our trip was fantastic. First and foremost, we were in town for the marathon so…read morethis was a last minute booking. Matt shuffled his schedule around to take us. Secondly, Matt was so patient with me. His instruction is spot on. We were on the fish and I caught be best trout of my life. If you are looking for a way to see some beautiful country and fish at the same time - book your trip ASAP!

Great trip with Matt! A great hang talking about fishing and the surrounding plants and wildlife…read more Very knowledgeable and set me up for success.