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Bringing Wellness and Connectivity to the McKenzie River Valley
In Blue River, recovery has never been only about rebuilding what the Holiday Farm Fire took in 2020. It's about building something better: a community where kids can walk or bike safely to town, neighbors can meet along the way, and everyday movement is part of daily life. The McKenzie Community Track and Field with Three Sisters Meadow to the East. That idea drives Three Sisters Meadow, a community-led vision for the former Mill Site in Blue River. The plan is a campus for
Sep 163 min read


A new path for the Old Mill Pond trail-Old Mill XC Invitational 10/11/25
The McKenzie Community Track and Field in Blue River, Oregon, is a unique and cherished location. This track complex emerged from a former lumber veneer mill and a pond adjacent to the property. The Aaron and Marie Jones Track and Field Built in 2003, the Aaron and Marie Jones Track and Field has hosted events ranging from middle school competitions to professional-level track meets. This small rural community has embraced the facility, making it a hub for athletic activities
Oct 8, 20255 min read


A Track, a team and a Community with the Luck of the Irish bringing prosperity to the Mckenzie river
The world's top track and field athletes are coming to Oregon within the next month. KGW published a feature on the preparation for the...
Jun 23, 20224 min read


A Track becomes a refuge for athletes as well as a community
The same home stretch that was a refuge for athletes to compete safely this summer became a refuge for many local residents
Mar 4, 20223 min read

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