Viewpoint from Heceta Head Lighthouse showing rocky coastline and a large bridge.

Welcome to Eugene, Cascades & Coast

We’re glad you’re here.

Stretching from the central Oregon Coast to the towering Cascade Mountains, anchored by Eugene and Springfield in the South Willamette Valley, this region is a place of happy contrasts. Here a spirited athletic culture is thriving alongside the laid-back pace of river recreation. You’ll find artists, innovators and nature seekers enjoying iconic and hidden places to sip a beer, explore history, bike the riverfront or hike to epic views. Get to know the many towns that call this place home, each rooted in their own distinct sense of place.

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The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is a year-round playground. Whichever season you visit, you'll find a new crop of adventures waiting for you.

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TrackTown USA

Welcome to the running capital of the world! For anyone who has experienced the electrifying atmosphere of Hayward Field at the University of Oregon or jogged along the same running…

: Gwyneth Manser

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52 Adventures to Try This Year

A new year is a new opportunity to live life like you mean it. We've collected 52 great adventures… Read More

: Melanie Ryan Griffin

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A Winter Weekend on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is a magical place in the winter. A winter weekend on the coast might involve powerful… Read More

: Julia Voigt

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