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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Springtime gardens are full of green sprouts, buds and sweet surprises. As we eagerly await for flowers to bloom and skies to stay clear blue, we can still find joy in puddle jumping through these local treasures. We've tramped around public parks, natural landscapes and preserves, wineries, lodging…
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It's that time of year to start bringing your yard to life — from flowers to trees, from veggies to fruit. The Willamette Valley is a bountiful destination for gardeners seeking heritage seeds and plants, tools, supplies, and tips from master gardeners. Our many small farms and vineyards paired with…
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It feels good to get outside! Spring brings clear and sunny weather mixed with clouds and rain – and the occasional warm, sunny days that hint at the glorious summer that will come. March, April and May are a wonderful time to explore the region's natural and agricultural landscapes. Here are our…
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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in the Market Alley in downtown Eugene's Market District. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes…
