Sweet Life Patisserie: : : Decades of Cakes on Pearl Street

Sweet Life Patisserie: : : Decades of Cakes on Pearl Street

Eugene, Oregon For those who have spent any significant time in the Willamette Valley, a visit to the Sweet Life Patisserie is often a rite of passage. This bakery has become a distinct part of the Eugene landscape, blending a high-end pastry experience with the warm,...
Eugene Saturday Market: : : 50 Years of Local Makers

Eugene Saturday Market: : : 50 Years of Local Makers

Eugene, Oregon — July 2026 There is something special about a Saturday morning in downtown Eugene. As the mist clears from the Willamette Valley, the Park Blocks transform into a vibrant hub of creativity and community. The Eugene Saturday Market is more than just a...
Springfield Mill Race Restoration Project Breaks Ground

Springfield Mill Race Restoration Project Breaks Ground

Springfield, Oregon The historic Springfield Mill Race has transitioned from an industrial waterway into a vibrant community resource. Through a dedicated springfield mill race restoration, the city has reclaimed a 3.5 mile stretch of water that connects the community...
Spencer Butte Loop: : : Eugene’s Beloved City Hike

Spencer Butte Loop: : : Eugene’s Beloved City Hike

Eugene, Oregon Few landmarks define the southern skyline of Eugene quite like the towering presence of Spencer Butte. For many residents and visitors, the Spencer Butte Loop served as the quintessential city hike, offering a quick escape into nature without leaving...
Wildfire Season 2026: Lane County Smoke Outlook Trail

Wildfire Season 2026: Lane County Smoke Outlook Trail

Lane County, Oregon | July 3, 2026 Summer in the Willamette Valley brings beautiful sunshine and long days, but for those of us living from Eugene to Florence, it also brings a familiar concern: air quality. As we move deeper into the season, staying informed about...
Planting a Salmon-Safe Landscape in Willamette Valley

Planting a Salmon-Safe Landscape in Willamette Valley

Springfield, Oregon For those of us living in the Willamette Valley, the relationship between our backyards and our river systems is more direct than we often realize. In Springfield, where the landscape is shaped by the meeting of the Mc Kenzie and Willamette rivers,...
Introducing the Lane County Events Calendar

Introducing the Lane County Events Calendar

What’s on this week in Lane County? Thriving Oregon now has a dedicated Lane County Events Calendar — one place to browse concerts, markets, sports, festivals, theater, family activities, and community gatherings from Eugene and Springfield to Florence, Cottage...
Ducks Football vs Oklahoma State

Ducks Football vs Oklahoma State

🏈 Ducks Football vs Oklahoma State – Saturday, September 6 at Autzen Stadium This Saturday, September 6, 2025, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium to host the Oklahoma State Cowboys. After a dominant 59–13 season opener, the Ducks aim to keep the momentum...
First Saturday Park Walk

First Saturday Park Walk

🚶‍♀️ First Saturday Park Walk: Rediscover Eugene One Step at a Time Eugene, OR – Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Downtown Riverfront Park Let’s be honest: how often do you walk through a park and actually notice what’s around you? Not just the squirrels giving you...