Feel like we all have too much stuff? How about investing in the things that really bring lasting memories — like time together and finding new adventures. Here are some more regional ideas for gift giving "experiences" to fill your heart, not your house. 1. Stretch with Goats You've heard of the…
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If you want to have a day or two to play in the snow this winter, the Cascade Mountains are calling! Just an hour from downtown Eugene, there are several options for making the most of a snowy adventure. Here are a few of our favorite ways to play in the snow. Take a Shuttle Bus to the Ski Resorts…
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When is the best time to visit Oregon Wine Country? Each season brings something new: the golden vines of fall slowly fade into cozy tasting rooms during Cellar Season, while spring wildflowers eventually turn to summer concerts and picnics. Here's our guide to each season on the South Willamette…
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This is a lighthouse for all seasons! An Instagram-worthy lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, the Heceta Head Lighthouse is a year-round attraction for visitors traveling Highway 101. Close to Florence, the Oregon dunes and the famous Sea Lion Caves, the lighthouse is a must-visit site. Here you can…
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Shop local, shop Oregon! Along with exquisite artisan gifts from the Holiday Market, local products from Made In Oregon and fan gear from The Duck Store, discover local, Oregon-made gifts and souvenirs and share a little bit of Oregon with your family and friends! Some of these are perfect stocking…
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Summit trails and waterfalls! I’ve got a full day’s worth of outdoor adventures to share, all within just over an hour from Eugene that will have you believing in Oregon’s magic. As a wheelchair user in love with nature, I am also happy to report that all activities in this itinerary meet my…
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Do you know the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is in quite a few movies? Our small historic towns, lush valley, sweeping coastline and beautiful mountains have drawn film crews from across the country for decades. Discover places you know, or have visited, in Hollywood blockbusters, independent…
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There are two ski resort destinations near Eugene: Willamette Pass and Hoodoo. The resorts open depending on snow levels, so opening day may be gloriously on the heels of Thanksgiving, or as late as the end of January. But when the lifts are running, these mountains are a paradise for skiers and…
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For just a few days, unwrap a little old fashioned holiday cheer and immerse yourself in the twinkly lights and joyful spirit of the holidays in Eugene- Springfield…
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D'oh!Springfield, Oregon is the real inspiration behind the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's show "The Simpsons"…
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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes and locally-made gifts and souvenirs, and…
