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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Whether in the hills or along the coast, get the entire family outside with hiking trails along…
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Feeling the need for a sunny mountain hike, wanting to support a local tourism business without overspending, and wanting to follow the current safety guidelines led me to craft a perfect 24-hour outing that guarantees to recharge the soul. Leaving the Eugene-Springfield metro area on a Thursday…
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New Year’s Day was coming up fast and I decided that my daughter and I needed a quick getaway. Our…
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A perfect mid 70s day with blue skies signaled the start of cycling exploration of the newly opened…
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On a glorious morning my dog Baxter and I joined co-workers and friends for a kayak excursion on…
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We live in a passionate cycling community but my bike has dust on it and the tires were flat. I've…
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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…
