Road Trip: Creswell and Cottage Grove

A rumpled landscape of fertile river valleys surrounds these friendly communities south of Eugene. Creswell and Cottage Grove provide a welcoming base for exploring the region’s winding back roads, which lead to scenic farm country, wineries, recreation areas and Lane County’s utterly charming collection of covered bridges. Creswell: A backdrop of lush green lands defines Creswell.…

: Greg Vaughn

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Cottage Grove

Willamette Valley

Known as the covered bridge capital of Oregon, Cottage Grove is bike-friendly community with classic American charm.

Maybe that’s why it has twice received the All-American City Award. Pedal your way through the 37.8-mile Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway, explore nearby hiking trails and waterfalls or visit the historic downtown for a monthly arts walk, seasonal farmers’ markets and a taste of small town life.

Willamette Valley

Nearby cities: Saginaw, Creswell, Curtin, Lorane, Dorena

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Where can I photograph the most covered bridges in 3 days?

You can definitely photograph dozens of Oregon’s covered bridges in a three-day journey. How many you can hit just depends on how much driving you want to do and how early you want to get up and get started! Assuming you start on the north end of the Willamette Valley and head south, I suggest…