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Don't Drink the Water
February 3, 2012 - February 19, 2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
To kick off their 30th season, Cottage...More
February 3, 2012 - February 19, 2012
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
To kick off their 30th season, Cottage...More
KEZI Eugene Boat and Sportsman's Show
February 3, 2012 - February 5, 2012
Recurring daily
Huge outdoor recreation show featuring...More
February 3, 2012 - February 5, 2012
Recurring daily
Huge outdoor recreation show featuring...More
2012 West Quarterfinal of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
February 4, 2012 - February 4, 2012
Enjoy an all A Cappella show featuring...More
February 4, 2012 - February 4, 2012
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Super Bowl Tailgate Party
February 5, 2012 - February 5, 2012
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February 5, 2012 - February 5, 2012
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2012 Local Food Connection Conference
February 6, 2012 - February 6, 2012
This event brings together local food...More
February 6, 2012 - February 6, 2012
This event brings together local food...More
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Regional Information
About Eugene, Cascades & Coast
Fun Facts:
- The oldest Black Tartarian cherry tree in the U.S. - Owen Rose Garden, Eugene
- The only sports mascot by Disney - Donald Duck, mascot for the University of Oregon, Eugene
- The birthplace of Nike - Eugene
- Only U.S. city to host three consecutive U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field (1972, 1976, 1980) - Eugene
- Home of the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field - Hayward Field, Eugene
- Recognized as "Track Town USA" - Eugene
- Consistently ranked as one of America's "Most Bicycle Friendly Cities" - Eugene
- Oregon's largest sports arena/stadium - Autzen Stadium, University of Oregon
- 500-year old trees - Delta Old Growth Nature Trail, Highway 126E
- Petrified Forest - at the bottom of Clear Lake, Highway 126E
- 1,500-year old lava flows - Highway 242
- America’s most photographed lighthouse – Heceta Head Lighthouse, Florence
- World's first sandboarding park - Sand Master Park, Florence
- The world's largest sea cave - Sea Lion Caves, Florence
- Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Florence – featuring sand dunes 500 feet above sea level, the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America!
- Oregon’s first “Underwater Dive Park” – Florence
- No sales tax! – Oregon
Information:
| Size: | 4610 square miles/11.986 square kilometers |
| Regional Population: | 2010 - 351,715 2009 - 347,690 2008 - 345,880 2007 - 343,140 2006 - 339,740 2004 - 333,350 2002 - 328,150 2000 - 322,963 1990 - 282,912 Source: Population Research Center, Portland State University |
| Location: | The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is a slice of western Oregon that stretches from the coast to the Cascades, encompassing Lane County. The regional boundaries are Florence on the Oregon coast (Highway 101) through Eugene - Springfield (Interstate 5) at the southern end of the Willamette Valley to the Cascade Mountain Range – McKenzie River Valley (Highway 126) and Oakridge-Westfir (Highway 58). |
| Lowest Elevation: | Sea Level, Florence. |
| Highest Elevation: | South Sister, Cascade Mountain Range - 10,385 feet/3157 meters. |
| Climate: | Moderate weather year-round. |
| Summer (June - August) visitors can expect warm and mostly dry weather ideal for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, mountain biking, camping and river rafting. | |
| Fall (September - October) brings cool and clear weather with magnificent changes in leaf color. Visitors will still find many outdoor activities enjoyable. | |
| Winter’s rainy season (November - February) inspires storm watching along the coast, winter festivals, holiday shopping, and snow skiing. | |
| Spring (March - May) lush green landscapes and blooming flower gardens herald the start of the recreational season. | |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Standard |
| Employment: | The top industries include small business, agriculture, forest products, higher education, tourism and recreation, retail, manufacturing, health-care, government and social assistance. |
| Airport: | The Eugene Airport is 15 minutes from downtown Eugene. The Portland International Airport is 119 miles (192 kilometers) from downtown Eugene. |
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