You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Carver Alex Pricob, of Renton,<br />
Washington, works on a piece during the<br />
McKenzie River Chainsaw & Arts Festival.<br />
CUTTING EDGE<br />
photography by Bradley Lanphear<br />
EACH YEAR, some of the world’s top chainsaw carvers<br />
(yep, that’s a real thing) gather in Blue River to crown<br />
the best of the best. The carvers use their chainsaws to<br />
transform logs and stumps into finely carved sculptures—<br />
eagles, bears, even Sasquatch. The event, organized and<br />
held at the McKenzie Community Track & Field, is an<br />
annual festival—mark your calendar for July 19-21, 2019,<br />
to see the action in person.<br />
82 <strong>1859</strong> OREGON’S MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER <strong>2018</strong>
Change language