Trip Ideas

Cozy Fall Lodges & Cabins

When it's chilly outside, cozy quarters make the best retreat. Rain on the windowpanes, a crackling fire, a comfy chair with a good book, the wafting aroma of a warm drink or scones baking... these are the rewards at the end of the day after the adventures are done, the mountains climbed, the beach…

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Interstate 5 Road Trip to Crater Lake

Following Interstate 5 (I-5) is an easy, year-round approach to Crater Lake. This pleasant drive through the southern end of the Willamette Valley and into the mountains includes small town sightseeing, historic landmarks, waterfalls and lakes. From Eugene, drive the Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor to…

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Best Bets For Colorful Fall Hikes

Autumn is a glorious time of year across Oregon, and it can be stunning in and around Eugene - Springfield. Looking for colorful leaves that crunch underfoot and brighten up the brisk days with vibrant reds, oranges and yellows? We've compiled a list of some of the best leafy spots for fall frolics…

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Exploring Coastal Art Galleries

If you are building your own personal art collection or just wish to bring home a very special momento from the Oregon Coast, Historic Old Town Florence is a great destination for art shopping. With close to a dozen galleries clustered on and adjacent to Bay Street, exploring both local and…

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Make Eugene, Cascades & Coast Your Classroom

Enrichment opportunities for homeschooling families are plentiful across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. If you are looking for educational activities or "field trips" for your homeschooled children, or to augment online learning; here is a guide to helpful local programs. Some are free and…

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The Perfect Fall Getaway in Cottage Grove

Take a two-day tour of covered bridge country during the peak of autumn color. Located at the south end of the Willamette Valley between the Coast and Cascade Mountain range, the town of Cottage Grove is small in size and big on beauty. Explore the covered bridges, waterfalls and bike rides along…

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Prost to Oktoberfest!

Experience Oktoberfest right here in Eugene. With our region's amazing local beers and the valley's farm-to-table abundance, this is a fun, easy thing to do. First select the perfect German-style experience for your celebration. From leafy beer gardens with heat lamps, to spacious beer halls, to…

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Colorful Autumn Waterfalls

Explore your favorite waterfalls in the fall! Absent summer hikers and summer heat, hike untrodden paths through brilliantly colored leafy glens, old-growth evergreens and along mossy creek banks. Bring extra layers, and a warm hat and plan for a hot springs soak or a hot autumn drink at the…

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Top Things to do in Fall

It's a well-known local secret that fall is one of the best times in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Bright red, orange and yellow leaves contrast against Oregon's signature evergreens, and crisp, cool and sometimes wet days are often matched with an equal number of clear, sunny skies. Students…

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Guide to Oregon's Brilliant Fall Leaves

Oregon is a great fall destination for enjoying changing leaf color. Autumn is cool and crisp, but still sparkles with many sunshine-filled days. The striking reds, oranges and yellows pop against a deep green backdrop of the evergreen Douglas fir (Oregon's state tree), giant sequoias and ponderosa…

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Whale Watching at Sea Lion Caves
: Melanie Ryan Griffin