In many ways, a trip through the southern Willamette Valley is a trip through time. Recall another, simpler era with a driving tour or bike ride through the region’s historic covered bridges; sample award-winning wines from vaunted vintners; and see where the past and present collide with mural tours of Eugene, Springfield, and Cottage Grove.

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Man stand up paddling on Dorena Lake
Three men ride mountain bikes down a dirt trail surrounded by large trees and foliage

outdoors & recreation

Two rivers collide — the mighty McKenzie and the wild Willamette — in the heart of the southern Willamette Valley, where nature and history offer a wide range of outdoor opportunities. Anglers love fishing the McKenzie, paddlers appreciate the relaxed nature of the Willamette River, cyclists enjoy tackling the 36-mile Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway, and more.

Explore the Possibilities

friends toasting at Wildcraft Cider in Eugene
Outside of Provisions Market Hall where two guests sit at a table drinking coffee with a water fountain in the foreground

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