Trip Ideas

Dueling Spoons Culinary Adventure

If like me, you have a sense of adventure and a love of fine food – let me take you on a treasure hunt deep in the Willamette Valley. Our adventure unfolds in the small town of Fall Creek, where a talented chef and his family are creating something truly unique. You’ll find Dueling Spoons by…

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DisOrient Film Festival & Asian American Culture in Eugene

This weekend, Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, Eugene welcomes the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, Oregon’s premiere Asian American film festival. DisOrient highlights films made by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander filmmakers across the country. Three…

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Road Trip: McKenzie River

As the snow melts and winter withdraws further up the mountainsides, scouting the McKenzie River for emerging wildlife and wildflowers makes an enticing road trip. Flush with a veneer of damp green across the slopes, Highway 126 winds north, paralleling the rushing springtime river. Fishing…

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Road Trip: Oakridge

At 1,200 feet elevation, these mountain communities are starting to thaw in the spring weather. Put on your mud boots to scout the trails. Forests will be sporting a fresh veneer of green, rivers and creeks will be bursting and the birds will be singing! Spring is not the time for mountain biking…

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Guide to Eugene's Health Food Stores

Oregon has an extensive health food store heritage with thriving co-ops and natural food stores. Since the 1970s, the Kiva and Sundance Natural Foods have been Eugene's original and primary local food grocers. Specializing in vegan, vegetarian and organic foodstuffs, both are venerable landmarks of…

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Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Nothing soothes and warms the soul like a bowl of delicious hot soup, particularly on a wet, blustery winter day. Wrap your hands around a cup of soup to go, or order a quart to take home to the family or drop off at your neighbor's house — because everyone needs love these days and soup is…

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Road Trip: Florence

Driving out to Florence for a springtime getaway is an Oregon tradition. As the days get longer, it's a chance to take in fresh ocean air, feel the cold sand on your feet and relax with only the sound of the ocean waves to keep you company. While you'll want to be sure to pack plenty of layers to be…

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Strides for Social Justice in Eugene

Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene. Introduced in 2021, the Strides for Social Justice app is a unique program of local running, walking, cycling and wheelchair routes designed to explore local history, strengthen health and open…

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Eugene's Best Urban Hikes

These top three urban hikes feel remote yet are just minutes from downtown Eugene. Escape to the shady trails for "forest bathing", walk through wide open meadows and emerge at scenic lookouts to soak up breathtaking views. Below are our suggestions for maximizing your hiking experience. Spencer…

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Two people look out toward the ocean from a high point with railing.
: Melanie Ryan Griffin