Trip Ideas

7 Cool Things About Springfield, OR

Springfield is a great family destination with a historic downtown, excellent restaurants, shopping centers and lots of parks. We invite you to discover the robust attractions of Springfield. It's a pretty cool place. 1. It's The Simpsons' Springfield — Matt Groening Says So The creator of "The…

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Earth Day Guide to Local Forest Bathing

Oregon is known for its lumber industry, wood products and preserved and protected old growth forests. Our communities have a logging heritage, tree-hugging hearts and tree planting spirits! If you desire a little "forest bathing", here is a tree-focused guide to Eugene - Springfield, and the…

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A Runner's Guide to Eugene

If you are here to run — this is the right place! Eugene, Oregon is celebrated as TrackTown, and runners enjoy getting their miles in while exploring our running heritage. Festivals and events frequently have a 5K component, and on a daily basis —in all weather— you'll spot runners out on the…

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Family Friendly Bike Paths

From trailers to training wheels to "Watch me, Mom!", where are the best bike paths to ride with your kids? We've listed our favorite flat and fairly traffic-free routes around Eugene - Springfield. Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System - Eugene Also known as the Willamette River Trail, this paved bike…

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Ride, Run and Explore in Cottage Grove

If you’re looking for the ultimate weekend of adventure, Cottage Grove, Oregon, is the place to be this May! The Oregon Gran Fondo and the Cottage Grove Half Marathon will take place the same weekend, promising an action-packed experience for runners, cyclists and their support crews alike. Oregon…

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Outdoor Recreation Near Dexter Reservoir

Between Eugene and Oakridge, discover an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities from water sports to hiking. Pleasant Hill and Lowell are the small towns tucked between the two larger outdoor destinations — these tiny rural communities are set against a backdrop of state parks, forests…

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A Mexican Restaurant Round Up

Mexican cuisine is wonderful comfort food, often associated with meaningful family moments, celebrations and nights out with friends. In Eugene - Springfield there are many Mexican restaurants to choose including national and regional chains, Americanized spots and authentic eateries - from sit down…

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Top Things to See in TrackTown

When the Eugene Marathon is in town, or there is a track event at Hayward Field — track and field fans and athletes seek out the ultimate TrackTown experience by visiting these unique Eugene destinations and events. Attend a Meet at Hayward Field Eugene is the heart and home of track and field…

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Guide to Eugene Food Truck Pods

From hand-stretched noodles to an Indian fusion crunch wrap,Eugene's food trucks and food carts offer casual culinary excellence. These small, mobile vendors are often homegrown start-ups that develop popular followings. Food cart owners tend to source local, fresh ingredients daily. Ordering from a food cart is a great way to enjoy Eugene's local food scene. Below is a list of a few of our favorite food truck pods…

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Weird, Wacky & Wonderful Eugene Events

Where else can you check out these weird and wonderful novelties? Eugene and its surrounding communities are flush with wacky ideas and innovation best expressed when some of us get together to do what excites and delights us. From the solstice to the snowfall, find strange attractions to draw you…

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