Travel Blog

Yes, it is pumpkin spice season! And here in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, autumn's changing colors signal even more favorite foods, fragrances, tastes and treats. Flavors like sweet and gooey caramel apples, tangy hard cider, warming spirits...

During crisp autumn months, sipping a local craft beer on a sunny patio with the smiling people of the community is a really special experience. Find the right beer and patio combo with this guide to the top beer gardens in Eugene.

When you are planning a trip, deciding what to pack is very important. While each adventure depends on what you plan to do, the primary region you plan to visit, and the time of year; here is a basic packing list to get you started.

Generally, the residents across our Eugene, Cascades & Coast region

As a mom of three kids with unique disabilities, including a wheelchair user, not only do I have to balance the preferences of boys vs. girls and teenagers vs. children, but everything we plan also needs to be wheelchair friendly. Phew! That may sound limiting, but Eugene, Oregon...

Oregon is the only place I know of where you can choose between the mountains, ocean, desert, small town, farm country or even rainforest without ever leaving the state. Somewhat jokingly, I called this an exploratory trip for retirement. I had a vision in my mind of a house in the forest,