The Peavy Arboretum, which is part of the McDonald Forest, is a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors. The arboretum is maintained by Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. Established in 1924, the arboretum was built to be an outdoor laboratory and is a nice place to have a picnic. There are extensive hiking trails that were built by the College of Forestry staff. A short walk from the parking lot leads to peaceful Cronemiller Lake. Also close at hand is the George Brown Sports Arena, which is home to the OSU Logging Sports team. The Arboretum provides a fantastic location for relaxation and hiking. It is located about half a mile off Hwy 99 on Arboretum Road. For more information, call (541) 737-6702. www.cf.forestry.oregonstate.edu/peavy-arboretum
