Tourism and Oakridge's Economy

The future of our economy hangs in the balance

Lush forests, hot springs pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife - just 40 miles east of Eugene, the small town of Oakridge, Oregon is without a doubt Oregon's most hidden gem. Also known as the mountain biking capital of the Pacific Northwest, Oakridge has grown beyond its roots in the lumber industry to become a hotspot for being a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking and mountain biking trails, fly fishing, birding, watersports, skiing, and big game hunting.

It's no secret how vital our natural beauty is to our economy, which is why it's become the concern of many local business owners that it could all become jeopardized.

Old Hazeldell Quarry promises to bring just 10 jobs to Oakridge. You read that, right, 10. The reality is that a quarry would not bring jobs or money to Oakridge, and would only harm our tourist economy.