Eugene - Liberal
Springfield - Conservative
Corvalis - Rivals
Portland - Big city but different
Salem - The Gov
Bend/Sisters - Playground



Words/phrases that come to mind to describe Eugene:

U of O

Duck Football

Go Pre!

Nike (born there)

TrackTown USA

Tailgating at Autzen Stadium

Basketball at Mac Court (Saw Bob Dylan and Van Morrison perform there)

MacKenzie River Valley

Ken Kesey

Organic

Winter is rainy, Summer is dry, and Spring is sneezy (the Valley is notorious for allergens)

Lots of restaurants

"Animal House" (filmed at U of O and Cottage Grove a long time ago.)

Cycling: Home of Burley, BikeFriday, and CoMotion.

Running trails

and of course Dog Parks

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