Enjoy some quality time beach-side when you visit the Alderwood State Wayside. This forested tract along Highway 36 west of Junction City is a beautiful slice of Oregon’s natural beauty. Enjoy a comfortable picnic area as well as a short trail that runs along the Long Tom River. This is a great place to bring the whole family for some great outdoor fun or just enjoy it yourself relaxing on a blanket with your favorite book.
Hark back to the the Victorian era when you plan a visit to the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. The structure is the area's only Victorian House Museum and offers visitors a chance to see what life was like back in an age when being prim and proper was the social norm. See artifacts, exhibits and attractions that offer an even more detailed look at the various aspects of Victorian life. The facility is also available for private events, group tours and weddings.
Breathing in Eugene's fresh clean air is always more refreshing when you do it at Alton Baker Park. This incredible park stretches out over 402 acres to make it the city's largest riverfront park. And it doesn't matter what season it is, as the park hosts various festivals, running and walking races and community events throughout the year. There's also an off-leash dog park, the Cuthbert Theatre, Pre's Trail and other attractions on the grounds, as well.