AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
WESTERN SECTION

2004 Registration and Housing Information Oregon State University, Corvallis June 16-18, 2004
ACCOMMODATIONS
Campus Housing: Conference housing is available in University residence halls. All rooms are standard residence hall style and are offered in single or double occupancy. You can register for a room in the residence hall through the registration page. Rates are:
Single Room: $32/night*
Double Room: $25/night*
*Includes breakfast each day

Off-Campus Housing:
The Headquarters hotel for the 2004 Western Section meeting is the Hilton Garden Inn, located across the street from the meeting facilities. The Hilton Garden Inn has a complete restaurant/lounge service and offers complimentary high-speed internet access in every room. Contact the Hilton Garden directly to make your reservations. Use convention group code ASC when making reservations online.

Hilton Garden Inn: (541) 752-5000
Single King Suite: $95/night plus tax*
Double Queen Suite: $95/night plus tax*

Visit them online: Hilton Garden Inn
*Oregon lodging tax is 10%.

Additional off-campus housing is available in Corvallis but none are within close walking distance to the conference center. For additional hotel options please visit:
http://www.visitcorvallis.com/lodging/index.html
Please contact the hotels directly to make your arrangements. You must mention that you are with the "Animal Sciences" conference to get the discounted rate. Rooms must be booked by May 15th to get the discounted rate.

Conference Meals
No meals (except the Wednesday evening reception for all, and the Thursday luncheon for graduate students only) are included in the registration fee. Because the campus will be between sessions during the meetings (end of spring term and the start of summer term) food service on campus will be limited. This is especially true regarding the food service available for lunch. Therefore you might want to consider ordering a box lunch for June 16 and June 17 when pre-registering. You may purchase tickets for the Thursday evening Awards BBQ on the registration form. The meal will be a traditional Northwest Salmon BBQ.

Transportation Information
Corvallis is located 90 minutes from the Portland International Airport (PDX). Shuttle service is available eight times per day, with a round-trip fee of $70. It is also possible to fly from PDX to the Eugene Airport, located 45 minutes from Corvallis. Shuttle service is also available from Eugene to Corvallis. Advance shuttle booking is preferred from Portland and required from Eugene.

Portland to Corvallis shuttle - Anthony's Airporter
To make reservations: (541) 753-7831
Price: $40/one way, $70/round trip
Note: Please arrive 10 minutes before travel time. For full fare individuals, there is a 2 suitcase, one carry-on baggage limit. For child fare, there is a one carry-on baggage limit. There is an additional $10 charge per extra piece of baggage.

Eugene to Corvallis shuttle - OmniShuttle
To make reservations: (800) 741-5097
Price: $41/each way

Driving Directions to Corvallis:
Directions to Corvallis from the Eugene Airport.
Directions to Corvallis from Portland Airport.

Local Information
Corvallis is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and is proud to be the home of Oregon State University. In your free time during the conference, enjoy the use of Dixon Recreation Center's facilities including a swimming pool, racquetball and squash courts, weight training rooms, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. You can also visit OSU's Indoor Climbing Center which is located near Dixon. Both facilities are located within minutes of the on-campus housing and meeting facilities and are a minimal cost.

For you outdoor lovers, Corvallis is a "bike friendly" city, so there are numerous bike/running paths to enjoy. The city also boasts close to 50 parks within city limits where you can play soccer, baseball or ultimate frisbee. Take a hike up Mary's Peak for a terrific view of the Valley. Why not come early and enjoy a round of golf at the Trysting Tree Golf Club. This beautiful public course is located beside the Willamette River and is just minutes from the OSU campus.

If shopping is more your style, downtown Corvallis offers hundreds of unique shops to browse through. As part of your conference benefits, your conference name badge makes you eligible for discounts at various stores throughout Corvallis. Take advantage of the fact that Oregon is sales tax free. More information will be given to you about this program at the conference.

Post-Conference Activities
Corvallis is uniquely situated between big cities, pristine mountains and the Oregon Coast. Once the conference has finished, we encourage you to take advantage of your surroundings and explore all the Willamette Valley has to offer. To help with your planning, we have highlighted some of the more popular places to visit within a 5 hour drive of Corvallis:

Mary's Peak: 30 minute drive from Corvallis
The highest peak in the Coast Range Mountains offers a panoramic view from the summit and the coast's only alpine meadow. Day use and overnight facilities are available via the US Forest Service. Driving Instructions: Take Hwy 20 west to Philomath. Approximately 1 mile west of Philomath turn southwest on Hwy 34. Mary's Peak road is approximately ten miles on right.

The Oregon Coast: 1 hour drive from Corvallis
Crabbing, clamming, whale watching, beach combing, sight-seeing, shopping, swimming, and much more! Newport is just one hour from Corvallis and is one of the most popular destination sites on the Oregon Coast. While in Newport, don't forget to visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium, with its new "Passages of the Deep" Shark exhibit. Travel North up the coast to Depoe Bay, which is deemed the "Whale Watching Capital of the Northwest" and take a ride with Zodiac Adventures, a high adventure ride that gets you up-close-and-personal with the gray whales that migrate along the coast. For more information on lodging and activities in Newport, contact the Newport Chamber of Commerce at (800) 262-7844.

Multnomah Falls: 2 hour drive from Corvallis
Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. The water of the Falls drops 620 feet from its origin on Larch Mountain. Hike the trails for a closer look at the falls or a walk in the woods. Follow the Larch Mountain trail 1/4-mile to the historic Benson arch bridge. From there, the top of the falls is just one-mile further (this is fairly steep, though!). The truly hardy may want to continue on the Larch Mountain trail to the top (six miles), where you'll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the Cascade Mountains and the Columbia River Gorge. Free trail maps are available at the Visitors center. Also, after a fun day of hiking the numerous paths located at and around Multnomah Falls, you can relax and dine at the Lodge. For more information, please contact the Multnomah Falls Visitor Center at (503) 695-2372.

Crater Lake National Park: 4 hour drive from Corvallis
When Mount Mazama erupted 7,700 years ago, it left behind what would become one of Oregon's most beautiful attractions, Crater Lake. If you are looking for some of the most diverse land in Oregon, a trip to Crater Lake National Park will not disappoint. Crater Lake is widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views. This park is a hiker's delight with trails ranging from The 0.3 miles Park Headquarters Historic Trail to The 2.5 mile Mt. Scott trail. There are over half a dozen trails in the National Park, and one is sure to offer you a breath taking view of Crater Lake. During summer, visitors may navigate the Rim Drive around the lake, enjoy boat tours on the lake surface, stay in the historic Crater Lake Lodge, camp at Mazama Village, or hike some of the park's various trails including Mt. Scott at 8,929 ft. Diverse interpretive programs enhance visitors' knowledge and appreciation of this national park, 90% of which is managed as wilderness. For visitor information, please contact (541) 594-3100.

Mount St. Helens: 4 hour drive from Corvallis
On your trip to Mount St. Helens, explore three unique areas of the monument:
West Side - Visitor centers reveal tremendous views of Mount St. Helens, including the crater, lava dome, and blast zone. Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center, and Johnston Ridge Observatory are open daily during the summer months. Interpretive talks, walks, and theater programs are offered at each site. Food service is available at Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center.
East Side - Forest Roads provide access to the vast blown down forest and views of the legendary Spirit Lake. Cowlitz Valley Ranger Station is open to visitors daily during the summer season. Food services and gifts are available at Cascades Peaks Viewpoint.
South Side - Forest Road 83 passes through lava flows and mudflows from earlier eruptions and provides access to the Climber's Bivouac. Pine Creek Information Station is open for visitor inquiries. State Highway 503 is open year round, while Forest Roads 83 and 90 are usually open from Memorial Day until snow blocks roads. Guided lantern walks are conducted daily at Ape Cave. Food, lodging, gas and other services are available in nearby communities. For more information, please contact the Mount St. Helens Visitors Center at (360) 274-2100.

Winery Tours: There are over 80 different wineries scattered throughout the Willamette Valley. A winery tour could make the perfect post-conference trip. If you would like more information on Oregon wineries, contact the Oregon Wine Board at 503-228-8336. You can also find them on the web at: Oregon Wine Board