Three Locations in Lane County

Eugene, Ore. - On Friday, November 2, the Capitol Christmas Tree was cut and prepared for the more than 3,000-mile journey. The 175th anniversary of the Oregon Trail inspired the theme and the tree will follow a reverse path of the trail on its way to Washington, D.C. 

A series of festive events will be hosted by local communities, including three in Lane County, at museums, main streets, city halls, state capitols, markets, retailers and high schools.

Attendees will have the chance to sign banners on the sides of the truck to wish the tree well, learn more about the Willamette National Forest and the great state of Oregon, purchase U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree merchandise and more.

Come see the tree this weekend:
Saturday, November 10: Cabela’s, 2800 Gateway Street, Springfield, OR 97477 (4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, November 11: Tokatee Golf Course, 54947 McKenzie Hwy, McKenzie Bridge,OR 97413 (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
Sunday, November 11: 48257 E. 1st, Oakridge, OR 97463 (2:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

For tour information, event details, news and updates, and to track the tree cross-country, visit www.capitolchristmastree.com or www.fs.usda.gov/willamette.
Media Contact: Scott Owen
Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Region
Email: scotttowen@fs.fed.us
Phone: 503-488-9573