When you are planning a trip, deciding what to pack is very important. While each adventure depends on what you plan to do, the primary region you plan to visit, and the time of year; here is a basic packing list to get you started. Generally, the residents across our Eugene, Cascades & Coast region…
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During crisp autumn months, sipping a local craft beer on a sunny patio with the smiling people of the community is a really special experience. Find the right beer and patio combo with this guide to the top beer gardens in Eugene. McMenamins North Bank Eugene The riverfront dining space at…
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The season is changing but don't bring the kids indoors yet! The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is robust with autumn activities for all ages…
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Experience Oktoberfest right here in Oregon. With our region's amazing local beers and the valley's farm-to-table abundance, this is a fun, easy thing to do. First, select the perfect German-style experience for your celebration. From leafy beer gardens with heat lamps to spacious beer halls to food…
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Enjoy a retreat in the mountains with outdoor recreation and relaxing immersion in nature. Spend a day or two on the McKenzie River to recharge your body, mind and spirit. Day 1 Begin your journey through the McKenzie River area at the aptly named Clear Lake in the Cascades. Clear Lake is where the…
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Autumn is a wonderful season for road trips—scenic views are swathed in golden hues, colorful leaves frame roadways, the air is crisp and bursting with woodsy scents, and roadside farm stands are bursting with squash, pumpkins, apples and the last of the summer crops…
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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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Take a two-day tour of covered bridge country during the peak of autumn color. Located at the south end of the Willamette Valley between the Coast and Cascade Mountain range, the town of Cottage Grove is small in size and big in beauty. Explore the covered bridges, waterfalls and bike rides along…
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Oregon is a great fall destination for enjoying changing leaf color. Autumn is cool and crisp, but still sparkles with many sunshine-filled days. The striking reds, oranges and yellows pop against a deep green backdrop of the evergreen Douglas fir (Oregon's state tree), giant sequoias and ponderosa…
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The Oregon Coast draws road trippers and adventurers from all over to experience the beauty of miles of public coastline. Spend several days driving the scenic Highway 101 along coastal cliffs, through forests and sand dunes to get the most out of your trip to the Central Oregon Coast. Good for:…
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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…
