Trip Ideas

Top Ten Dog-Friendly Adventures

When exploring the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region there is no reason your furry friend should stay at home. The area offers plenty of places to explore and enjoy with your partner in crime. Here are the top ten places (from one dog owner to another) to experience adventure through the excited eyes…

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Shopping Districts & Fun Stores

Shopping can be more than just buying an item or two; it can be delightful browsing, filling your senses with colors, textures and aromas. Some boutiques focus on elaborate displays that spark the imagination, or some stores create a labyrinth-like experience where you wander from room-to-room…

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Oregon Mushroom Foraging

Adventure awaits in the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest. A mild climate and abundant rainfall make the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region a perfect place for hunting for impressive varieties from the iconic chanterelle to the elusive morel. Mushrooming is an experience that connects you with…

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Historic Old Town Florence

One of the Oregon Coast's leading destination towns is the historic riverfront in Florence, OR, just off Highway 101. Historic Old Town Florence is centered along Bay Street which runs along the river. At the east end there are docks and the Port of Siuslaw. Discover the scenic boardwalk and harbor…

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Exploring Coastal Art Galleries & Studios

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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Cottage Grove Area Waterfalls

The must-see highlights of the Cottage Grove area aren't only the covered bridges and the wineries, they're also the several waterfalls. I took two trips to visit most of them; each trip including three different waterfalls. To make the trips shorter, you can hike to just one or two at a time…

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A Three-Day Weekend on the Coast

Revitalize your soul on the beaches of the Pacific. Put your feet in the sand. Feel the ocean wind in your hair. Whether it's winter weather with fog, rain and thundering waves or summer weather with brilliant blue skies and sea, warm sunlight and salty air; a trip to the coast will be memorable…

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Eugene's Sustainable Local Shops

In Eugene — and across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region — many local businesses make sustainability and environmental values an integral part of their business plan. As a community, we celebrate "Earth Day" year-round with innovative approaches to conservation, recycling and equity. Visitors can…

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Two Days in the Whiteaker Neighborhood

The slogan “Keep Eugene Weird” is best reflected by Eugene's Whiteaker Neighborhood. The murals decorating business exteriors, mix of culinary options (e.g. the unique SūBó Sushi Burritos) and alternative lifestyle of many of its residents fit what visitors expect to see in Eugene, but the…

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Free Things to Do with Kids

Plan a family vacation on a budget by enjoying these free things to do in Eugene and across the region. Enhance your family's travel plans with free admission to museums and events, outdoor recreation, and tips on activities that are low cost attractions. Explore TrackTown USA and learn about…

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