Maybe you've heard about the kefir-sipping, smoothie-blending, tofu-eating folks out here in Eugene, Oregon. And judging by the number of vegan, vegetarian and farm-to-table restaurants and our farmers' markets loaded with sprouts, kale and homegrown tomatoes, it's true — we do love our veggies…
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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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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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Fishing on the McKenzie River is a glorious experience. Twenty-two native fish and more than seven non-native fish swim this ultra pure, spring-fed river. The McKenzie River is also one of the most stocked rivers in Oregon with trout from the Leaburg Fish Hatchery and spring chinook salmon from…
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Florence, Oregonis an excellent destination for coastal antiques and vintage thrifting. The treasure hunting begins along Highway 101 where a collection of vintage shops comprise an informal gateway to "Florence's Antique District". Many more vintage shops are tucked on side streets throughout…
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Antique and thrift shopping in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is bound to yield some exciting results. The community ethos to "re-use and recycle" bolsters an abundance of antique, resale and thrift shops. Combine this with the area's rich pioneer, agricultural, collegiate and counter-cultural…
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Creative expression is the heartbeat of Eugene. Art pulses through the city's neighborhoods and streets. It might be a formal affair like an opera or symphony or it could be the elaborately painted bus heading to the Oregon Country Fair. Sometimes it blossoms in an artist's home studio and…
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Oregon is recognized for its amazing hand-crafted brews, local hops and skilled brewmasters. Like regional winemakers, Oregon brewers also benefit from the Willamette Valley's rich agricultural basin. That's why more and more craft beer aficionados visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region simply to…
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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…
