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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"My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand." Thich Nhat Hanh