Summit trails and waterfalls! I’ve got a full day’s worth of outdoor adventures to share, all within just over an hour from Eugene that will have you believing in Oregon’s magic. As a wheelchair user in love with nature, I am also happy to report that all activities in this itinerary meet my…
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As sparkling Pacific coastal waters wave us to the west, and the adventurous Cascade Mountain range piques our curiosity just east, Eugene and Springfield are nestled in between, patiently waiting to welcome you, confidently ready to prove their own allure. Eugene and Springfield are so much more…
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The must-see highlights of the Cottage Grove area aren't only the covered bridges and the wineries, they're also the several waterfalls. I took two trips to visit most of them; each trip including three different waterfalls. To make the trips shorter, you can hike to just one or two at a time…
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As the autumn leaves paint the landscape with fiery hues and the chill of winter begins to weave its magic, it's the perfect time to embark on a spellbinding adventure in the mystical lands of Lane County, Oregon. But what if you're someone who uses a wheelchair, walker, crutches, or simply seeks…
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Did you know that Eugene and Springfield has art walks monthly? Well they do—the one in Eugene is the first Friday of every month and the one in Springfield is the second Friday of every month. …
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Eugene is a great place to go fishing, if you live here, or if you are here for a day trip or for the week. There are tons of great ponds, lakes, canals, creeks, and rivers to head for. And there is a wide variety of bass, salmon, Steelhead, trout, Bluegill, Sunfish, etc. There is beautiful nature…
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One of the many wonderful things about Eugene, Oregon is the wonderful art we have around. In January of 2021, after 17 years in the health field I endured a traumatic event that placed me in a wheelchair. I’m also a mother of two amazing children. My youngest child, as well as a friend…
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At the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field, my family was taking a break at the fan festival when I suddenly realized we were sitting next to the legendary Frank Shorter, an Olympic gold medalist who was Steve Prefontaine’s training partner. Frank kindly signed my son Eli’s ticket…
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Snow or no snow, a family trip along Highway 126 and the McKenzie River east of Eugene -…
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The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region (Lane County) sits astride a diverse ecological landscape with lands on the Oregon coast, coast mountains, Willamette Valley prairies, Cascades foothills and high mountains. There were numerous tribes who lived in this landscape for more than 10,000 years, 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…
