Natural Wonders

Comprising of 402 acres (163 ha), Eugene's largest riverfront park comes alive throughout the year with festivals, running and walking races, and community events. MORE >>

Shaded picinic area, swimming & wading pools, playground jogging area, and skateboard area. MORE >>

A breathtakingly beautiful day-use, campground and RV park on the banks of the McKenzie River only 5 miles (8.05 km) north of Eugene. Located on the outskirts of Coburg MORE >>

This scenic byway, connecting Highways 126 and 58, winds through the lush undergrowth of the majestic Willamette National Forest and meanders along the cold, clear waters MORE >>

Accessible spa environment at Belknap Hot Springs Resort on the McKenzie River, about 60 miles east of Eugene. It features two spring-fed swimming pools of hot mineral MORE >>

Blue River Reservoir offers boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, and camping throughout the summer season. Services are available in the community of MORE >>

The Brice Creek corridor is a scenic, rocky canyon with numerous small waterfalls and pools in the creek. The .3 mile (.5 km) wheelchair-accessible trail from Cedar MORE >>

This 2,363 acre (945 ha) recreation area is the largest of Lane County's 71 parks. Within the park, 17 miles (27 km) of trails provide access to the summit of Mount MORE >>

Towering trees looming through a coastal fog. Frothy surf crashing upon jagged shores. Majestic headlands offering clear views for miles. Located two miles (3.22 km) MORE >>

A walking trail leads you under the highway to a five mile sandy beach and day-use area. Great for whale watching, agate hunting, beach combing and picnicking. Another MORE >>

Explore 50 miles (80.5 km) of walking, hiking, and biking trails covering over 3,000 acres (1,215 ha) of publicly-owned open space throughout the city of Eugene. The MORE >>

Go for a refreshing swim, slip your boat into the water or fish along the banks. Step out or pedal along the Willamette on the paved Middle Fork Path. MORE >>

Bring the boat, a picnic, and the kids to Cottage Grove Reservoir for water skiing, swimming, fishing or any of your favorite water sports. Facilities include day use MORE >>

Cottage Grove Lake offers swimming, boating, fishing and camping. This and other lakes and rivers near Cottage Grove provide anglers with some of the best fishing in the MORE >>

Cougar Reservoir is located outside of Blue River along Aufderheide Drive, part of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. Spend the day boating or swimming at one of MORE >>