New ornament

hunt on local trails

The Willamette National Forest is hosting its second annual ornament hunt through Jan. 1.

Organized by the Willamette Valley Visitors Association, the ornament hunt encourages local residents and travelers to connect to public lands and increase outdoor recreation activities.

Two hundred glass ornaments have been hidden along non-wilderness trails on the Willamette National Forest for adventurers to find.

In addition to winning a locally crafted hand-blown ornament, those who discover an ornament can register to win one of three grand prizes that inclu...