Trips

Hiking

HIKE YOUR WAY WITH WILLAMALANE All ages. Get outdoors this winter for fun and fitness while exploring beautiful trails in the area. Hike Your Way with Willamalane will give you the resources to explore new trails, enjoy family fun, and build camaraderie with hiking challenges. Track your miles with our app. After registration, you will receive an email with information to pick up your hike kit, which includes some fun gifts, a list of trails, and instructions on how to track and submit your miles for prizes and recognition.

WHEREVER THE TRAILS TAKE YOU 1/23–4/16 $15 30874

Snowshoeing the Cascades

GOLD LAKE Ages 13+. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness (snow conditions permitting). This day trip is good for beginning and moderate skill levels comfortable with some elevation changes. All gear, safety, transportation, and basic instruction are provided. Bring a sack lunch and water. The location may change based on the snow pack. An adult must accompany children under the age of 16.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/21 Sa 9:30am–2pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30868

SALT CREEK Ages 13+. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and take a 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness with an experienced guide leading the way. This day trip is perfect for beginning and moderate skill levels. All gear, safety, transportation, and basic instruction are provided. Bring a sack lunch and water. The location may change based on the snow pack. An adult must accompany children under the age of 16.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 2/11 Sa 9:30am–2pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30869 3/11 Sa 9:30am–2pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30871

MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE Ages 13+. Strap on a pair of snowshoes and follow an experienced guide through the light of the moon on this 3-mile round-trip tour of scenic views and snowy wilderness at Gold Lake. This trip is perfect for beginner and moderate skill levels. All gear, safety, transportation, and basic instruction are provided. Bring a sack lunch and water. The location may change based on the snow pack. An adult must accompany children under the age of 16.

TRIPS

Day Trips

OMSI: UNDER THE ARCTIC Portland. Through engaging interactive experiences and videos, we will learn about how the dramatic permafrost landscape provides clues to our past, present, and future, and consider realistic ways we can positively impact the environment. Movie and admission are included. Bring a sack lunch or purchase food on site. Refunds are not guaranteed after Dec. 29.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/12 Th 9am–5:30pm $72 ID/$86 OD 31053

EXPLORING EDGEFIELD Portland. Historic Edgefield is a destination experience that blends Oregon’s natural beauty with McMenamins’ whimsical aesthetic. Explore the grounds and original buildings during tours and tastings at the signature winery, brewery, and distillery. View glass-blowing demonstrations and enjoy a relaxing lunch. Lunch is an additional cost.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/18 W 8:30am–6:30pm $89 ID/$98 OD 31054

EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM McMinnville. Explore the realm of space and aviation at this world-class museum. The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is home to unusual aircraft including the Spruce Goose, the world’s fastest airplane, and a Russian space capsule. This trip features a guided tour and a 3D movie. Lunch is an additional cost.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 2/1 W 8am–5pm $82 ID/$98 OD 31057

MUSEUM OF MENTAL HEALTH AND WILLAMETTE VALLEY PIE COMPANY Salem. On this guided tour of the Museum of Mental Health, you will learn about the history of mental health treatment in Oregon and the fascinating history of this medical facility. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a sweet treat at Willamette Valley Pie Company, a local business specializing in hand-crafted desserts made with all-natural ingredients.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 2/9 Th 10:30am–5pm $56 ID/$67 OD 31055

PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS Washougal. Located in the Columbia Gorge, the Pendleton Woolen Mills are a testament to the quest for quality. Mill tours are a one-of-a-kind experience. You will see real-time work from the dyeing of wool to finishing. The walking tour is one mile and does not offer seating.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 2/3 M 8am–5pm $74 ID/$89 OD 31056

OREGON HATCHERY RESEARCH CENTER Alsea. Explore the wonders of water at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. Strategically located in the Alsea Basin, researchers study the life cycle and interactions of wild and hatchery fish. In this guided tour, you will learn about fish anatomy, spawning behaviors, and invertebrate identification.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 2/22 W 9am–5:30pm $56 ID/$67 OD 31242

MY FAIR LADY AT THE KELLER Portland. Attend an afternoon performance of My Fair Lady. The play tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a proper lady. But, who is being transformed? Lunch is an additional cost. Refunds are not guaranteed after Jan. 17.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 3/4 Sa 9:30am–7:30pm $122 ID/$146 OD 31058

HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER AND MARITIME MUSEUM Newport. Tour the facility and museum while learning about advances in science and technology. You’ll hear about impacts on our climate, weather, oceans, and coasts. Experience life as a marine biologist in the hands-on laboratory. Refunds are not guaranteed after Feb. 21.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 3/9 Th 7:30am–4:30pm $68 ID/$82 OD 31060

CHERRY BLOSSOMS AND CAROUSEL AT THE CAPITOL Salem. Celebrate spring under the cherry trees on the Capitol Mall with music, performances, and more. After lunch, we’ll ride the Riverfront Carousel and watch the creations come to life. Lunch is an additional cost.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 3/18 Sa 9am–3:30pm $49 ID/$59 OD 31059

UMPQUA VALLEY WINE TOUR (AGES 21+) Umpqua Valley. Our tour of Umpqua Valley wineries features spectacular views, a wine cave, and luscious wine at award- winning wineries. We will visit the Southern Oregon Wine Institute and its state-of-the-art living laboratory to learn about growing, processing, and packaging procedures in wine cultivation. DEPOE BAY CRAB FEED AND WHALE WATCHING Depoe Bay. Join one of our most popular excursions to the Oregon Coast! Enjoy superb scenery and a luscious crab dinner. View the resident whales or explore the town after lunch. The price includes a whole crab dinner and all the trimmings. Refunds are not guaranteed after April 1.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 4/15 Sa 8:30am–6pm $89 ID/$107 OD 31062

JAPANESE GARDEN Portland. Experience the peacefulness of the garden through a guided tour, art exhibits, and cultural demonstrations. The Portland Japanese Garden is a place to let go of worldly thoughts and see oneself as a small but integral part of the universe. We’ll stop for lunch at a Japanese restaurant. Lunch is an additional cost. Refunds are not guaranteed after April 5.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 4/19 W 9am–6pm $84 ID/$101 OD 31063

CARRIAGE ME BACK TO BROWNSVILLE Brownsville. Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage for this enjoyable and somewhat historical community-wide drama. Local actors dressed in period costumes will take on the personalities of historical characters and portray the history, attitudes, and customs of times gone by. A tour and carriage ride is included. Refunds are not guaranteed after April 21.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 5/6 Sa 1–5pm $47 ID/$56 OD 31064

OREGON RAIL HERITAGE CENTER AND PACIFIC RAILROAD Portland. Explore and get up close to giant locomotives. After viewing these marvels of the past, hop aboard the Oregon Pacific Railroad passenger train to the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Refunds are not guaranteed after April 5.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 5/20 Sa 9am–6pm $85 ID/$102 OD 31065

Overnight Trips

OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Join an unforgettable chocolate and art adventure, from an evening of art in Ashland to a chocolate brunch. This weekend will be filled with chocolate creations from west coast artisans. Registration includes admission to the Oregon Chocolate Festival and a chocolate brunch. Register by Feb. 2. Full refunds are not guaranteed after this date.

DEPART FROM BOB KEEFER CENTER 3/3–4 F–Sa 7am–9pm $399 ID/$479 OD 31066 Price listed is per person, and includes a shared room. If you would like a private room, there is an additional fee of $70.

ASHLAND INTERLUDE Visit the beautiful city of Ashland and the incredible Oregon Shakespeare Festival for three days of all things Shakespeare. This year’s shows are “Twelfth Night” in the Outdoor Theater and “Romeo and Juliet.” Accommodations are at the Plaza Inn in downtown Ashland, close to shops, restaurants, and Lithia Park. There will also be plenty of free time for shopping and exploring in Jacksonville and Ashland. Fees include transportation, lodging, tickets, breakfast, and snacks. Other meals are on your own. Register by May 22. Full refunds are not guaranteed after this date.