Lane County

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ike mountains or beaches, kayak white water or ocean estuaries, bike through wine country or on Oregon’s best trails and experience wildlife from the great Gray whale to the thousands of bird species that call this home. Welcome to Eugene, Cascades & Coast where real adventures are real close.

One of America’s most livable communities, the Eugene and Springfield area is a lively blend of arts and the outdoors. Recreational activities like cycling and running are more than just casual pastimes … They're a way of life! Performing arts centers, galleries, and festivals keep the area thriving.

With golf courses to suit every skill level and every mood, find what you’re looking for in Lane County … From RiverRidge’s lush greens, Diamond Woods’ sweeping valley views and Emerald Valley Golf Course’s championship course to Ocean Dunes’ classic links and Tokatee’s forested fairways framing views of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains. Stop by Fiddler’s Green to experience America’s largest on course pro shop.

From trendy downtown tasting rooms to the grand, Tuscan-inspired King Estate Winery, sip and savor your way through Lane County's wine country. Just a short drive from the Eugene metro area, you'll find more than a dozen distinct, award-winning wineries tucked in the scenic, rolling landscape of the southern Willamette Valley.

Heading west, explore the most dramatic and varied part of the dazzling Oregon coastline. Few can rival the Florence to Cape Perpetua segment of this National Scenic Byway for its striking vistas, historic lighthouse, and access to amazing wildlife in the world’s largest sea cave. South of Florence, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is a haven for dune buggies at Sand Dunes Frontier,  touring, wildlife viewing and sand boarding  at Sand Master Park – it’s like snowboarding but on the dunes.

East of the Willamette Valley, the McKenzie River is home to some of Oregon’s most skilled river guides. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area for whitewater rafting, famous fly fishing, boating, cycling, camping, and golf.

Year-round the Cascades sparkle with azure-blue lakes, a feast for the eyes whether seen from a snowy chairlift or a cozy summer campsite. When the snow finally melts on Eagle Peak, the ski lift at Willamette Pass transforms into the Oregon Skyway gondola, where riders enjoy 360-degree views of the Willamette National Forest and Diamond Peak on a leisurely ride up and back. In this adventurist’s playground, the nearby town of Oakridge is quickly becoming the mountain bike capital of the Northwest with its hundreds of miles of single-track trails that tantalize beginners to experienced riders.

Eugene's proximity to the lush McKenzie River , the majestic Cascade Mountains and the breathtaking Oregon Coast make it the perfect retreat to share with family and friends.

Springfield

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djacent to I-5 and nestled between Willamette and McKenzie Rivers in the heart of the Southern Willamette Valley, the City of Springfield is a family-friendly community where a resurgent economy and numerous historical aspects of Oregon’s past have blended into a vibrant home for over 54,000 residents.

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