The best cycling and mountain biking rides are the ones that feel safe and secure. Here are tips for planning your ride in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. A Good Ride Always Starts with Good Planning Knowing your route before riding can help you stay off busy roads or stay alert on roads you'll…
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As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, we start daydreaming a little more about sleeping under the stars and sharing stories around a campfire. Luckily, you don't need to wait for summer to relish getting cozy in a sleeping bag and enjoying the Oregon outdoors. Start your season of…
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The Oregon Coast is a magical place in the winter. A winter weekend on the coast might involve powerful ocean storms that make for a dramatic show of high crashing waves best enjoyed from beside a warm fire with a glass of wine or warm, sunny days perfect for a tranquil hike through coastal forest…
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Asian markets are popular among foodies and those who want to add a little dash of something special to their meals. With many of them selling products you won’t find in your regular grocery store, it’s no surprise at all that they are enjoyed and frequented by those within the Asian-American and…
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Plan ahead to make sure your loved one feels appreciated this month! 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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Cellar season (November through March) may be the best time to visit your favorite wineries and tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley. Head out into Oregon's wine country for an intimate winter experience at one of these vineyard tasting room locations. Each one has something special to love and…
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A must have foodie experience on the Oregon Coast is clam chowder. But with so many chowder options, it can be hard to choose where to go. Here is an insider's chowder guide to get you started. LoveJoy's Restaurant & Tea Room LoveJoy's Restaurant & Tea Room in Florence serves gluten-free chowder…
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Eugene doesn't slow down in the rain. That's what keeps our hiking trails green and our rivers flowing. We know all you need is rain boots and a hood and you can still do everything you would do on a sunny day. But when you are ready to be inside and out of the weather, try this list of favorite…
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Explore these 14 top romantic places to stay this Valentine's Day. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region offers unique lodging that is just right for making romantic memories. Choose a cabin tucked serenely into evergreen forests, a spacious inn overlooking frost-dusted valley vineyards, a beachy…
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Coastal marine life provides fascinating sightseeing and photography opportunities! Here is how to explore them. Beaches in Oregon are publicly owned from the water to sixteen vertical feet above the low tide mark. The coastline north of Florence offers rocky shores adjacent sea cliffs, alongside…
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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes and locally-made gifts and souvenirs, and…
