Oregon Stories and Local Insights

Planning a trip to Eugene, Oregon? Whether you're visiting for 24 hours or starting a longer Pacific Northwest adventure, this comprehensive guide will help you experience the best of Oregon's second-largest city. Eugene sits in the heart of the Willamette Valley , approximately 110 miles south of Portland and 50 miles east of the Oregon Coast. Known as "Track Town USA"  and home to the University of Oregon , this vibrant college town of 175,000 residents offers a unique blen

Intro "Tidepooling" is basically wading into a window of underwater life without getting fully submerged. When the tides pull back, they leave behind pockets of seawater full of crabs, snails, sea stars, anemones, urchins, nudibranchs—and if you’re very lucky, an octopus tucked into a rocky ledge. It’s a slow, curious kind of adventure: crouching down, spotting color and movement you’d miss at full tide, and getting a sense of how alive the coastline really is. Oregon is one

" Eugene Winter Morning " by Don Hankins  is licensed under CC BY 2.0 . When the Willamette Valley turns gray, it’s one of the most atmospheric times to taste wine. Rain softens the hills, fog drifts through the vines, and tasting rooms feel especially welcoming. Eugene is surrounded by cozy spots that are perfect for lingering indoors with big windows, moody vineyard views, and slow, warming flights. Here’s a half-day Saturday plan crafted to answer the most common question

View of Spencer Butte and South Eugene from Skinner Butte. Hiking in Eugene Oregon is built around accessible, well-kept trails that deliver real payoff without requiring a full day in the backcountry. If you’re visiting the area or looking for a manageable but rewarding adventure, three spots steal the show: Ridgeline Trail , Spencer Butte , and Mount Pisgah . All three give you clean views, varied terrain, plenty of room to hike at your own pace and less than a 15-minute d

This past weekend, the Oregon skies opened up in a big  way, with some regions receiving nearly 5" of rain from Friday to Sunday . Streets shimmered, rivers surged, and it felt like fall arrived overnight. This wasn’t your usual drizzle, it was the kind of steady, soaking rain that signals Oregon’s rainy season has officially begun. But what actually causes these intense bursts of rainfall that seem to appear out of nowhere? The answer lies high above us, in something scienti

" Salt Creek Falls 1 " by David K is licensed under CC BY 2.0 . Oregon is famous for its waterfalls — misty cascades tucked deep in green forests, rivers carving through basalt canyons, and hidden gems just off scenic byways. From Eugene, several of the state’s most breathtaking falls are just a short drive away. Whether you’re looking for a light walk, a photography stop, or a full forest adventure, these five waterfalls offer something for every traveler. Each one can be r

In the mid-1800s, thousands of families, adventurers, and displaced dreamers left everything they knew in Missouri and points east, heading west on a path that would come to define Oregon and much of the West. Their journey was brutal: prairies that seemed to go on forever, mountain passes that tested every ounce of strength, and rivers that had to be forded before supplies ran out. Yet their perseverance laid out more than just a route for wagons—it mapped trade, settlement,

" Mount Hood from Oregon Highway 35 " by dph1110  is licensed under CC BY 2.0 . If you’re planning to explore Oregon — from wine country...

When people think of Oregon, a few clichés usually come to mind: the Oregon Trail, Nike, and maybe the ever-changing jerseys of the...

Crisp mornings. Golden vines. The earthy perfume of freshly picked grapes in the air. There’s no better time to visit Oregon wine country...

A quiet fall morning in Eugene. Photo by fr0ggy5  on Unsplash There’s a particular kind of magic in Eugene, Oregon when fall rolls in:...

When Travel Lane County highlights something special, it’s worth noticing. We are proud to share that the Eugene City Highlights Tour  by...

Oregon’s covered bridges offer visitors a chance to step into the past - when the road creaked beneath wooden wheels and the world moved...