Trip Ideas

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 in beauty. Explore the covered bridges, waterfalls and bike rides along…

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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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Road Trip: Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast draws road trippers and adventurers from all over to experience the beauty of miles of public coastline. Spend several days driving the scenic Highway 101 along coastal cliffs, through forests and sand dunes to get the most out of your trip to the Central Oregon Coast. Good for:…

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Mountain Biking in Oakridge

Welcome to "the Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest." Oakridge earned that title with more than 300 miles (482.80 km) of world-class singletrack trails accessible year-round. Oakridge is home to an enthusiastic mountain biking community, including the Oakridge Trails Alliance, organized to…

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Short Hikes with Big Rewards

Want that dramatic, far-as-the-eye-can-see view without having to travel as far as the eye can see? That breathtaking, awe-inspiring punch of nature that's just a few steps away? That stunning marvel that feels like it's in the middle of nowhere without being hard to reach? Here are a few trails…

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Best Beer Gardens for Summer

In the heat of summer, sip a cold craft beer in a cheerful beer garden. Here are a few favorite brewery patios for enjoying the local craft beer scene outside. For more great breweries and pubs, follow the Eugene Ale Trail to get a full experience of the region's top breweries. Obsidian Grill in…

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Highway 58 Road Trip To Crater Lake

This a delightful scenic drive to Crater Lake, with plenty of unique and memorable adventures along the way. From Eugene follow Highway 58 along the Willamette River and through Oakridge. This road trip is approximately 140 miles (225.31 km). Enter Crater Lake National Park at the north or south…

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Instagram-worthy Spots in Eugene

There is much to love about Eugene, so capture these iconic destinations whether you are just visiting or living here. From beautiful wild places to exhilarating sports venues where you can take a selfie with Olympians, Eugene has a lot of great places to create content for your feed. Skinner Butte…

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Popular Water Skiing Lakes

Do you feel the need for speed? We've compiled a list of some of the best places for powerboats, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and jet-skiing around the Eugene area. Launch your motorboat from one of the boat ramps at these speedboat-friendly lakes. Be sure to check with parks and marinas…

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