Mount Pisgah Arboretum protects a varied riverside landscape southeast of Eugene, with trails through oak savanna, meadow, riparian forest, and seasonal wildflower areas. It is one of the easiest ways to see the Willamette Valley's native habitats without committing to a long backcountry hike.
The arboretum is good in almost any season: spring for wildflowers, autumn for color and mushrooms, and summer for shaded river walks. It also connects naturally with the wider Howard Buford Recreation Area, so you can keep the visit short or turn it into a longer hill-and-river walk.