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Tag: Florence

Oregon Gran Fondo Bike Race

Spoke-tacular Cycling Events

By Matthew Towers on Jan. 31, 2023

The Eugene, Cascades and Coast region is home to amazing cycling events and races that take riders…

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Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament 2018 Courtesy of Eugene, Cascades & Coast

Beach Soccer in Florence

By Jessica Joyce on Jul. 18, 2018

Since moving to Oregon a few years ago Florence has been a favorite destination of mine. The soft…

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Florence, Oregon Coast by Curt Peters

Need Sand? Explore the Dunes of the Oregon Coast for Your Next Event

By Joey Jewell on Apr. 05, 2018

Florence. Dunes City. Coastal towns with big possibilities. Florence and Dunes City are known for…

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Sandboarding at Sand Master Park

SportsEvents Magazine's Top 12 Outdoor Adventure Sports Spots

By Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission on Oct. 05, 2017

*originally appeared in the August issue of SportsEvents Magazine as part of their Top Outdoor…

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Roller Derby at Willamalane

Dare To Be Different

By Angie Riley on Jun. 10, 2015

The competitive landscape is ever changing and growing. Watch out mainstream sports, those “little”…

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