Plan some quality time at a family friendly hotel in a beautiful, beachy location. Florence, Oregon is a great getaway destination for a few days or a full week. Anchor your vacation plans around a comfortable hub where family can relax and unwind. Day 1 Set Up Base Camp There are a lot of hotels…
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The Willamette Valley is the same latitude as Burgundy, France; and shares a similarly mild climate aptly suited for growing grapes. Additionally, like France's Terroir; the Willamette Valley floor is exceptionally fertile. Volcanic rocks rich in iron and magnesium rolled into the valley during the…
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If you are a waterfall enthusiast, here is an outstanding waterfall hike which delivers three amazing waterfalls in the late spring and early summer. The loop hike is easy to moderately challenging and just under 4 miles (6.4 km). Tip: Check weather conditions before setting off for this hike, as…
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Highway 242 is part of the well-known "McKenzie Pass Scenic Bikeway" route and it is a beloved summer-time bucket list ride. In past years, some cyclists and pedestrians have accessed Highway 242 prior to the road re-opening to cars in mid-June. This poses a significant risk to them and to road…
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Eugene is a great place to go fishing, if you live here, or if you are here for a day trip or for the week. There are tons of great ponds, lakes, canals, creeks, and rivers to head for. And there is a wide variety of bass, salmon, Steelhead, trout, Bluegill, Sunfish, etc. There is beautiful nature…
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It's time for a sunny day picnic! Here is a list of the top places to picnic in peace in the Eugene - Springfield area and beyond. Hendricks Park Hendricks Park is a beautiful rhododendron and native plant garden located near the University of Oregon. After a lazy lunch among the flowers, hike the…
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Like pizza and fine art, quality burgers can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes with various ingredients. Because of that, it’s difficult to objectively crown a single burger as the “Best Burger” in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. Luckily, we have many top-quality restaurants that serve some…
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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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Originally the McKenzie River corridor was traversed by the Molalla and Kalapuya Native Americans as they gathered and hunted. Later the Oregon Trail brought settlers to the region beginning in 1843. The earliest recorded homestead was by James Belknap in 1861 on a McKenzie River site that supported…
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Warm spring and summer evenings pair perfectly with baseball. Eugene is home to the Eugene Emeralds, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the San Fransisco Giants, that plays at the University of Oregon's PK Park. Plan a two-day vacation to Eugene and catch an Emeralds baseball game along…
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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…
