The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is all about the great outdoors. Traverse trails through forests, around lakes and over coastal dunes. Birding and wildlife watching are prime regional pastimes. Discover winter sports from skiing to snowshoeing, or summer sports from hiking to mountain biking. Listed below are outdoor resources for creating some memorable adventures.
Overlooking the Dorena Reservoir, this easy paved 15.6 mile (25 km) trail is lovely cycling. It replaces the original tracks of the Oregon Pacific and Eastern Railway, MORE >>
Overlooking the Dorena Reservoir, this easy paved 15.6 mile (25 km) trail is lovely for hiking or wheelchairs. It replaces the original tracks of the Oregon Pacific and MORE >>
A unique opportunity to experience the Oregon Dunes. Located four miles (6.4 km) south of Florence, direct access to the dunes offering guided tours, group tours, ATV MORE >>
The folks that brought sandboarding to Oregon also offer dune buggy rides! Climb aboard for a 30 minute "family" or "extreme" tour of the largest coastal sand dunes in MORE >>
The 'World's First Sandboard Park'. 40 acres (16 ha) of private sculpted sand dunes surrounded by 200 acres (81 ha) of public dunes and forest. Sand Master Park is the MORE >>
Featuring exciting dune buggy-tours up to 10 passengers and scenic giant tours on 27+ passenger buggies (accommodating up to 54). Also offering a fun center with MORE >>
A cavernous sea cave adopted by a herd of Steller sea lions, some years numbering as many as 200. Take an elevator ride 200 feet (61 m) down into the cave as tall as a MORE >>
Beach day use with paved parking and direct pedestrian beach access. Great for beachcombing, horseback riding and hiking. Stagecoach Trailhead includes the accessible MORE >>
Produces Ski Oregon magazine that is distributed at ski shops, ski areas, accommodations and visitor centers. The website provides information on snowsports and special MORE >>
Hike along the banks of Sutton Creek, away from Sutton Lake on the Oregon Coast. Northwest Forest Pass required for trailhead and picnic area. Please stay on trail to MORE >>
Naturalist guide service with an emphasis on environmental education, conservation, and responsible enjoyment of the natural world. Explorations include berry picking, MORE >>
Located just 15 miles (24 km) east of Eugene. While horseback riding, enjoy scenic trails in the foothills of the beautiful McKenzie River Valley. Experience the local MORE >>
A 258-acre, working filbert farm, Dorris Ranch is just one of 21 locations in Springfield where you can watch birds in action. With upland prairie and riparian forest, MORE >>
Come play a round of miniature golf that marks the travels of a fish from the Columbia River to the ocean. Enjoy the park facilities, museum, picnic area and upland game MORE >>
In the summer, Willamette Pass is home to some of the wildest mountain biking in Oregon and is one of the few resorts in the state providing lift serviced access. There MORE >>