Bundle up, pull on a warm hat and boots that can handle the mud – you're going winter hiking! Getting outside when it's cold, wet and maybe even snowy has its own rewards. View nature through its winter lens, the bare bones of trees, dark moss, glittering ice and silence. Here are some favorite…
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From the snowy Cascades to storm-swept coastal beaches, winter brings a new twist on fun things to do across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region — and with outdoor recreation as a natural, regional focal point, there are plenty of fun, seasonal adventures. Winter in Oregon is a fantastic time of…
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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 several 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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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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Whether you want to "shop small" or hit the mall, a shopping trip to the Eugene - Springfield area is easy and fun! Most shopping destinations are near hotels, and with Eugene's network of bike paths and public transportation, it is easy to get around town. Downtown Eugene & The Market District…
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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 online or pick up a permit at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in Eugene's Market…
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You don't have to go to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. He loves to visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region every year doing everything from river rafting under the Belknap Covered Bridge to walking through twinkle lights at the Cottage Grove Speedway. We are sharing some of his trip itinerary…
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Feel like we all have too much stuff? How about investing in the things that really bring lasting memories — like time together and finding new adventures. Here are some more regional ideas for gift giving experiences to fill your heart, not your house. 1. Stretch with Goats You've heard of the…
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'Tis the season for festive light displays! Many family traditions include touring local neighborhoods adorned with thousands of twinkly lights for the holidays, enjoying the towering lighted trees at malls or city squares or making a pilgrimage to see a lighted covered bridge or spectacularly…
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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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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in the Market Alley in downtown Eugene's Market District. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes…
