Stay right on the river in a well-situated McKenzie River lodge or cabin. Throughout the autumn into winter, the forests are thick with bright fall leaves set against the dark evergreens, the air is crisp and the charming accommodations are cozy. If you need a riverfront getaway to soothe your soul…
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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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Hiking in the rain is an invigorating Oregon experience. All you need are some good hiking boots for puddles, a steady step (it can be slippery on the trails), a water bottle (always) and a rain jacket with a hood. See our Adventure Checklist for more hiking tips. Once you are out in the rain, on a…
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The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area, located just off Interstate 5, offers a multitude of activities and attractions. You may find yourself here for an Oregon Ducks football game, a concert, visiting your college student or chasing that waterfall hike you saw on Instagram — but now that you are…
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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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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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One of the finest collections of boutique shops along the Oregon Coast is found in Historic Old Town Florence. A stroll along Bay Street offers the traditional taffy and t-shirt shops along with unexpected specialty stores including a store dedicated to olives, one jam-packed with kites and another…
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Eugene is an active outdoor town and most of the time we don’t notice a few sprinkles. But sometimes a downpour can get you down, especially when the kids are bouncing off the walls. Here are a few rainy-day destinations worth exploring: Malls are Not Just For Shopping For families seeking room to…
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Yes, it is pumpkin spice season! And here in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, autumn's changing colors signal even more favorite foods, fragrances, tastes and treats. Flavors like sweet and gooey caramel apples, tangy hard cider, warming spirits and dark roasted coffee. Fall into Abundant…
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Explore your favorite waterfalls in the fall! Absent summer hikers and summer heat, hike untrodden paths through brilliantly colored leafy glens, old-growth evergreens and along mossy creek banks. Bring extra layers, and a warm hat and plan for a hot springs soak or a hot autumn drink at the…
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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…
