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52nd Annual National Institute for Direct Instruction Conference

NIFDI July 20-24, 2026


We are honored to welcome the attendees of the 52nd annual National Institute for Direct Instruction Conference and their families to Eugene. This region offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities for all ages. Take time to explore all the region has to offer.

Flying to Eugene is easy and convenient with 18 direct flights daily.

Come Early, Stay Late and Bring the Family! 

Visit the Oregon Coast

Just one hour from Eugene, visit Florence on the Oregon Coast. Ride dune buggies up and over 300 ft sand dunes or try out the novel sport of sandboarding. Enjoy a horseback ride on the beach, shop the charming riverfront in Historic Old Town Florence, visit the sea lions in a marine cave or tour a 100-year-old lighthouse. 

Visit the Cascade Mountains

Also an hour from Eugene are the Cascade Mountains. Hike to amazing waterfalls, marvel at the Dee Wright Observatory's lava landscape and gaze upon serene mountain lakes. Mountain bike epic trails, charge the river rapids on a guided trip, dip in hot springs or cast out a line along the banks of a pristine spring-fed river.

Plan Your Visit

Hiking in the Cascades near Westfir
: Turell Group

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Discover the region's best attractions, tours, waterfall hikes, museums, markets and more!