ATHLETICS
Explore an Offbeat Walk with MAC This Summer
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ant to discover offbeat and seldom- seen spots around Portland? MAC
walkers regularly leave the clubhouse to explore some particular niche in the Portland area. Some walks leave the clubhouse on foot. Some walks require carpooling. Some take advantage of MAC’s convenient MAX Goose Hollow station to combine public transit with urban trekking in both natural areas and city neighbor- hoods. Urban explorations are often considered incomplete without a stop to sample local coffee and food in an area café. Walks begin early enough to allow for a return by noon or early afternoon, and distances usually range from four to seven miles. Elevation challenges vary from flat, such as the March walk in historic Kenton, to rather steep, such as the urban hike ascending from Goose Hollow to Skyline. Destinations range from classic neighbor- hoods to urban forests, local waterways and green spaces. Urban walks are not super fast-paced, as walkers stop to investigate urban delights. Portland’s urban fabric is a rich weave of geologic, horticultural, architectural and
historical threads, and MAC’s urban walks are about exploring these and the less- traveled streets, stairways and paths in the city. Prior to the walk, the leader spends time on reconnaissance and research and acts as a tour guide on the scheduled walk, stopping occasionally to tell the story of especially interesting spots along the route. Summer in the Pacific Northwest is a perfect time for urban exploration and discovery. The Walking & Hiking Committee publishes a monthly newsletter, The Journey, of scheduled walks and hikes. Some of the outings make great excur- sions for parents and children who like to explore and learn. Some are a wonderful way to view the city through a fresh set of eyes. Streets that may be driven every day hold visual treasures and discoveries that are only seen on foot. Upcoming summer walks include an exploration of Portland’s spectacular indoor stairs. Climb old wooden steps to the little- visited cupola in the old Pioneer Courthouse, watch the machinations of the “City that Works” from the open staircase in City Hall. Play “I spy with my little eye,” searching
Events Keep Golfers Swinging all Season
he ever-popular MAC Golf Scramble is back at Quail Valley Friday, June 18. This is an all-club event and a good chance for members to put together a team from their respective sport to challenge other teams. All levels of golfers compete equally in this fun scramble format.
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There is a 1 p.m. shotgun start followed by a barbecue in the evening. The course is in a wonderful scenic setting in the foothills of the coast range.
Members are welcome to set up their own foursome of sand- baggers or let the MAC Golf Committee do it. Golfers should arrive early to participate in a free one-hour golf clinic led by Doug Hixson, the head pro at Quail Valley, and have time to hit some balls and be ready to go at 1 p.m. sharp. A box lunch is provided, and prizes are awarded at the barbecue. The cost is $75 and includes food, golf, range balls and golf cart.
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Parent/child tournament
The nine-hole parent/child tournament returns to the
Children’s Course in Gladstone Saturday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. This event is designed to appeal to all levels of play and includes
hot dogs and soft drinks following golf. Check the MAC website for more details as the event gets closer.
MAC partnerships
The Golf Committee continues to pursue partnerships with various golfing venues in the Pacific Northwest to enhance the golfing experience for all MAC members and their families. A recent addition is Broken Top in Bend, which allows golfing privileges to all MAC members in good standing as long as prior arrangements are made. Green fees are applied and golfers must adhere to dress codes and country club rules of conduct. The committee is finalizing details at this time; call Athletic Services for more information.
Upcoming events
There is a lot in store for MAC golfers. Stay tuned for details on Sunday Twilight Golf, Fall Golf, the Club Championships in September, the Bandon Dunes outing in November, and more. For more information on MAC golf, call Athletic Services at 503-223-8740 or go to
theMAC.com.
–Pat Carey WM
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for the dogs, protractors, and other offbeat carvings hiding in the black granite stairs at Multnomah County Library. These and a few other staircases, plus a stop at one of Portland’s thriving food cart arenas, make for a morning that combines two of Portland’s best features: its architecture and eclectic food scene. This urban adventure is perfect for youngsters who have studied Portland’s history in school. Summer walks may also follow the instructions in MAC WALKS, the guidebook of walks that start at MAC. Walkers on independent explorations of the city can also use this book. Members, who appreciate the floral displays of Rose Festival, may enjoy a June walk that combines a walk through the famed Rose Garden with the annual floral display in Pioneer Courthouse Square. For those who wish to explore beyond the urban boundaries, there are many oppor- tunities to do so. There are even overnight adventures, such as the outing at historic Jawbone Flats, a mining camp that operated from the 1930s to the early 1990s and is now Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. Spending a night here in the old growth forest is a beautiful, classically Oregon summer sojourn. For more information about all Walking
& Hiking activities, go to
theMAC.com or call 503-517-7539. Do not let the summer slip away without exploring a new destination on foot. WM
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