About the Author

Julie Henning

A Midwest transplant, Julie Henning swears she's never leaving the Pacific Northwest. When she's not at home writing about travel, you can bet she's out on a crazy adventure with her husband, three kids and black lab. Julie lives in Eugene and recently survived a surprise attack from a rogue banana slug.

Take a Cozy Autumn Getaway to Eugene, the Cascades and the Coast

October 2, 2025
With crisp mornings, cool evenings and daytime forecasts that call for layers, autumn is the perfect time of year to head to Eugene, the largest city in the southern Willamette Valley. From here, it’s an easy drive east to fall mountain bike rides and hot springs in the Cascade Mountains, or west to the scenic dunes and fresh seafood of the Oregon coast. Whether your ideal fall getaway calls for active adventure, embracing culture or just luxuriating in ocean views, here’s how to make it... More
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Willamette Valley , Eugene , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Sip and Float: A New Way to Couch Surf

June 20, 2016
Over the past two decades, Jake Mahon has spent countless hours fishing for salmon, trout and steelhead on rivers throughout the state of Oregon. Now he operates a guide service out of Eugene. But that's not his only passion; like many Oregonians, Mahon has a love for wine. During last season’s summer drought, he began to… More
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Willamette Valley , Lakes & Reservoirs , Culinary Events , Parks, Forests & Wildlife Areas , Rivers & Streams , Fishing , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Events ,