Eugene, OR - This popular park near downtown Eugene added an 18 hole course after I moved away, so I have only played a handful of times. The times I have played have all been exceptional, with pleanty of space and both wide field and narrow tunnel holes.

My favorite is the tunnel shot on hole 6 under two rows of giant cedar trees. Even on the sunniest of days, these trees provide an impressive shadow to throw through.

Dexter, OR - When I lived in Eugene, this was the holy grail of disc golf courses. The park has 18 holes along the Dexter Reservoir and into the dry river valley below the dam. This course is challenging, but a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

The first hole starts with a wide open hole and the reservoir 100 feet behind it. Distance is the strategy for this hole, but a few holes later, navigating between trees with finesse is most important. The third hole is one of my favorites, with the tee elevated 100ft above the basket, you are staring at the treetops of the trees 40ft in front of you. Keep it low, miss the many trees in the fairway, and you'll end up right by the basket.

Portland, OR - Pier Park is a quintessential Oregon disc golf course. It is located in a city park, but features majestic fairways with huge Douglas Firs waiting to smack your disc down. With some challenging uphill shots mixed with satisfying downhill drives. Overall, the beauty of the course makes it one of the best places to throw some discs.

Eugene, OR - Another park that was built after I moved away from Eugene, this treasure isn't far out in West Eugene and has 18 holes of natural adventure. This course has mostly long holes with a mix of wooded and open fairways. There are 5-6 holes on a large hill on the property that give you some great throws down, and some grueling hikes up.

Springfield, OR - I discovered this course because there is also a popular swimming hole at the park as well. Due to a time crunch, I didn't get to play all 9 holes, but was a nice break to get a few in. From the holes I played, the terrain was similar to other river side parks that I have played. A mix of wooded holes, and shrubbed holes with rocky ground and dried grass (in the summer).

Eugene, OR - This was the quick in-town 9 hole course that we played afternoons after school and work. I believe the course is built on what was the original home of the Eugene Airfield. As you might imagine, this is a relatively flat and open course.

This is a super accessible course, especially for beginners. The biggest challenge on the course is the first hole that requires a shot through a tree-lined fairway. Just don't hit the first tree available. The course can get crowded and backed up as well, so be prepared. Sometimes it helps to start at a different hole to help spread out the crowd.

Eugene, OR - I am not sure how many holes this course has, I think 18, or if it is even still in place. The course is built next to the Laurelwood Golf Course and course consists of tone baskets. The tone baskets here were aluminum wrapped around a tree, and you could hear when you hit the metal for a basket.

This course consists of mostly tightly wooded holes, some impossibly narrow. Built in a very hilly area, there are a couple long holes with fairways that were cleared for ball golf originally, but are now a beautiful fairway to throw your disc.

When I lived in Eugene, this was the only 18 hole course in town. I expect with the courses now at Alton Baker and Stewart Pond, this course doesn't get much traffic anymore.

Grants Pass, OR - This was the closest 18 hole course near where I learned to play disc golf. There is a variety of terrain at this popular park along the Rogue River. Starting in open fields, the course quickly moves into the forested banks of the river with some fun tunnel shots. Then you move out to the rocky flood plain where there are fewer trees, but plenty of blackberries.

Hole 9 is a beautiful tee from the hill down to the basket with the river view beyond. There is an old dam structure with hole 16 having a line through a support.

The baskets were homemade from old tire rims welded on a pole and chains attached the last time I played, giving a very old school feeling to the course for me.

Grants Pass, OR - This course has been changed significantly since I started playing it in high school. Me and a group of friends would try to get a round in after school most days our junior and senior years. The course was in the main area of the park, and had nice grassy fairways for what were relatively short holes. A couple holes required you to go under the bridge, or avoid shanking it into the river, but for the most part this was not a super challenging 9 hole course.

I think that due to conflict with other park users, the course was moved across the street into what was effectively a homeless camp. Only a few holes are in the original park and so instead of grassy fairways they are rocky fairways and not nearly as pleasant as it once was.

Merlin, OR - The Indian Mary course is a 9 hole course, about 30 minutes outside of Grants Pass. So this was a decent drive, but worth it to switch up the course every once in a while. This lightly wooded course is challenging and a fun place to play.

Sunriver, OR - I had the chance to play this 9 hole course while vacationing in Sunriver. The park is adjacent to the pool area and they ask that players check in before playing.

The course was short, and is used as a sledding area in the winter, but was scenic and relaxing on the cool summer days.

Casper, WY - I had the opportunity to play this course while on a road trip to see the solar eclipse in 2017. Set in the rocky hills outside of Casper, the course offers some good elevation and moderate tree challenges. The 18 holes can be a challenging hike, with lots of tall grass and wind. Hole 9 has the view of Casper Mountain and the City of Casper. You need something overstable to fight against the wind on the open shot.