Nestled in the heart of the Southern Willamette Valley, Eugene is known as the Emerald City, Silicone Shire, and Track Town USA. Defined by the official motto, “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors,” Eugene is a place...
Oregon’s Christmas at the Village Green Event
The holiday season is upon us and venues across the country are hanging wreaths and trimming trees in the spirit of magic and wonder. For those of us in Oregon’s Southern Willamette Valley, the Christmas at the Village Green...
The Northern Oregon Coast in 38 Miles
The 38-mile drive between Newport and Neskowin should take about an hour, assuming you didn’t make any stops. In reality, you could easily spend a full day exploring the countless points of interest between these two key destinations in...
The Central Oregon Coast in 50 Miles
The 50-mile stretch of Highway 101 between Florence and Newport can be broken into two somewhat distinct segments: (1) Florence to Yachats and the numerous points of interest on the coast and within the Suislaw National Forest and (2)...
The Oregon Coast: Exploring Tillamook
The Tillamook County line runs south of Neskowin and north of Manzanita; a 1.5 hour span along Highway 101. The town of Tillamook is perhaps the most well known destination within the region; made famous by the Tillamook Cheese Factory...
The Heart of the Central Oregon Coast
Florence, Oregon is built around the last bend of the Suislaw River and just before the South Jetty pokes out into the Pacific Ocean. Numerous rivers, lakes and tributaries draw paddlers, anglers, and surfers to this mid-sized city on...
Oregon’s McKenzie Highway 242 Offers History and Ancient Views
One of Oregon’s most beautiful scenic byways has a narrow window in which you can enjoy it. McKenzie Highway 242 runs over the McKenzie Pass from Belknap Springs to Sisters, and throughout most of the year it is generally...
Oregon: Camping and Swimming in Fall Creek
One of the great things about living in Oregon is the multitude of campgrounds within an hour’s drive of Eugene. The Fall Creek area is one of those gems, with numerous campgrounds, hiking trails, and swimming holes along one...
