It’s not always easy for a couple to find time in the evening for romance with kids in the home, which is why my husband and I often choose a day date over a night out. For us, a perfect day date involves antiques and great food – a quiet lunch at a table set for two, a dopamine-driven antiquing…
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Indulge in the comforting smell of freshly baked bread or the sweet taste of a sticky bun along this bakery loop in the Willamette Valley. While gluten-friendly/free options may occasionally arise, this is a tour indulging in wheat. Eugene With so many amazing bakeries here... you might never leave…
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Watching the Oregon Coast's weather roll in and out over the beautiful Pacific Ocean is a dance of dazzling beauty and fearsome power…
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Spend a few days curled up in winter wonderland lodging, warming up with a steamy drink and a crackling fire. The Cascade Mountains offer a snowy playground perfect for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Even when there isn't snow on the ground, the magic of winter means there are…
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Oregon's Terwilliger Hot Springs may be a natural draw with its pristine beauty and maintained facilities, but there are several more nearby mountain hot springs to discover – each offering a unique experience that shouldn't be missed. If you are planning a dip into nature's warm waters just outside…
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Explore the low rolling hills and family farm lands surrounding Eugene on a charming road trip across Oregon's South Willamette Valley. Along the country roads discover historic covered bridges and intimate wine tasting rooms open for cellar season. Territorial Wine Tour (Day One) Meander through…
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Plan ahead to make sure your loved one feels appreciated in February! It doesn't always have to be dinner and roses... here are some more ideas for a fun and flirty February. 1. Learn Ballroom Dance Steps Together Vault Dance Studio in mid-town Eugene offers a variety of ballroom dancing sessions…
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Escape into a soothing spa setting. From massage therapy to relaxing facials, here are a few Eugene day spas offering wellness services that will melt stress away. Foxy Brows Valley River Center Foxy Brows is known best for their threading services — a popular hair removal technique — and they offer…
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Cozy season in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region doesn’t arrive all at once. It seeps in quietly. When the fog settles into the valley, nestling between fir trees, and the rain softens and blurs the edges of the landscape, a different pace moves through life. It’s a call to linger a little longer…
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I’ve been in my musical era for a while – I just can’t get enough plucky heroes, insanely choreographed dance numbers and songs sure to stay stuck in my head. My family lives in McMinnville, about an hour out from Portland, but we often prefer to go to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in…
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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in the Market Alley in downtown Eugene's Market District. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes…
