Make your shopping extra-meaningful this holiday season with intentional strategies to give back to the Eugene, Cascades & Coast community with every dollar you spend. Here are four ways to check off the gift list and double down on caring for the community. Not only will these thoughtful gifts…
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Celebrate the holiday season by chopping down your own tree! This is a challenging yet rewarding day-trip that you can do with the whole family. Before heading out, purchase your tree cutting permit and map online or at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. The permit…
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Check out my other adventures too! Every now and then a day comes along that you wish to relive over and over. You know the days when the air is fresh, your surroundings are a curious wonderland for exploration, and your soul feels uplifted? I found that day in Florence, a splendid little city on…
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Delve deep into knowledgeably curated wine cellars and shop for international, national, regional and boutique wine selections. Locally-owned wine shops are a treasure trove of personal-assistance and informative shopping. Enjoy the wine cellar ambiance while choosing wine for your table, holiday…
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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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Get in the seasonal spirit with some festive entertainment! For theholidays go see traditional favorites like the Eugene Ballet's "The Nutcracker", or tap into merriment with spoofs. Enhance your evening out with dinner or dessert (or both!) before the show, and a holiday lights tour after. From caroling choirs to contemporary plays, celebrate all your favorite things…
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The farm-to-table experience is approachable and thriving in Eugene. Come experience inspired dishes reflecting the region's bounty from Dungeness crab, salmon fresh from the local rivers, mushrooms foraged from the foothills to produce grown on small family farms and grass-fed beef from local…
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Over a dozen South Willamette Valley wineries invite visitors to taste their wines and see their vineyards and winemaking operations. Most local wineries are within twenty miles of Eugene - Springfield, and even on the busiest summer days the region has lighter traffic than many other wine tasting…
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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…
