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Explore the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region of Oregon!  In this adventure-driven destination, find yourself hiking to spectacular waterfalls or endless public beaches, kayaking white water or ocean estuaries, cycling through wine country or on Oregon's best trails, and while you're here, don't forget to sample the premier culinary bounty that awaits.

Top 10 Adventures

Mountain bike on Alpine Trail
Mountain bike on Alpine Trail

Get a rush of adrenaline on one of the most popular mountain biking trails in the area. Alpine Trail #3450 is smooth, fast and offers breathtaking views of Diamond Peak and the Three Sisters…  More

Cycle the Willamette River Path
Cycle the Willamette River Path

Get outdoors, breathe some fresh air and stretch your legs on an easy walk, run or bike ride along the Willamette River... More

Ride the Oregon Dunes in a dune buggy
Ride the Oregon Dunes in a dune buggy

Ride from the tops of towering dunes to low-lying lakes and forest in a fast and furious or slow and scenic dune buggy tour... More

Explore the Pedaling for Pinot Wine Trail
Explore the Pedaling for Pinot Wine Trail

Cycle the peaks and valleys of rolling country hills and watch for American Kestrels as you sample award-winning Pinot noir and explore Oregon Wine Country... More

Hike or mountain bike the McKenzie River Trail
Hike or mountain bike the McKenzie River Trail

Immerse yourself in lush old growth forest with a hike or mountain bike ride on this rugged trail. Explore waterfalls, soak in hot springs and view wildlife from the banks of this scenic river... More

Covered Bridges & Row River Trail
Covered Bridges & Row River Trail

Explore picturesque historic bridges on the scenic valley back roads. Enjoy walking or cycling the paved, multi-use Row River Trail which travels past Culp Creek and offers access to Dorena Lake... More

Sandboard at the world's first sandboarding park
Sandboard at the world's first sandboarding park

Catch some big air at Sand Master Park, where rentals and lessons will have you sailing down the slopes like a pro... More

Kayak on the Siltcoos River Trail
Kayak on the Siltcoos River Trail

Paddle the trail from the lake, down the brackish waters of the river, to the open Pacific Ocean. Float through coastal pine forest and shifting sand dunes while viewing the abundance of wildlife... More

Run on Pre's Trail
Run on Pre's Trail

Follow in the footsteps of legendary track star Steve Prefontaine on this soft, bark-covered path... More

Hike Salt Creek Falls
Hike Salt Creek Falls

Whether you take the easy .5-mile hike to the observation point, or continue down the challenging trail to Diamond Creek Falls, Oregon’s second highest waterfall will take your breath away… More

Just For Fun

2011 Photo Contest
2011 Photo Contest

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2011 Eugene, Cascades & Coast Photo Contest! More

Winter Family Day
Winter Family Day

Celebrate the season and learn about fun family activities throughout the region. More


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Upcoming Events

8th Annual OpenLens Festival
January 28, 2012 - January 29, 2012
Recurring daily
A celebration of the independent spirit...More
Ballet Fantastique presents Arabian Nights
January 28, 2012 - January 28, 2012

An all-original ballet depicting the...More
Eugene Ballet presents All You Need Is Love
January 29, 2012 - January 29, 2012

A celebration of the music of The...More
KEZI Eugene Boat and Sportsman's Show
February 3, 2012 - February 5, 2012
Recurring daily
Huge outdoor recreation show featuring...More
2012 West Quarterfinal of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
February 4, 2012 - February 4, 2012

Enjoy an all A Cappella show featuring...More

Whale Watching

Spy massive gray whales on their annual winter migration along the central Oregon Coast.
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US Olympic Trials

Track Town, USA to host the 2012 US Olympic Track & Field Trials.
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