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There are many lakes and rivers either in or close to this area great for a romantic evening walk, or a fun filled skiing excursion.

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Eugene in the beginning

The Kalapuya Indians were the first people to live in the Willamette Valley. Archeological evidence indicates that the Kalapuya occupied the area for several centuries. A hunting and gathering people, the Kalapuya frequently burned the grasses of the valley to clear brush and provide a better habitat for the game and vegetation they depended on for food. By the time the first white settlers arrived, the valley was an open grassy prairie with isolated white oaks and other trees.

East of Eugene you can experience the Three Sister wilderness area. Within close proximity is Hoodoo, Willamette Pass and Mt Bachelor ski areas.

Eugene Franklin Skinner erected the first cabin in what is now known as Eugene in 1846. It served as a general trading post and was authorized as a post office in 1850. This was the first official recognition of the community. Eugene City was platted and recorded in 1852 by Skinner and Judge David Risdon. However, the site had its disadvantages. After heavy winter rains it became a quagmire and earned the nickname "Skinner's Mud Hole." A revised town plat was made on higher ground in 1853.

Approx. 60 miles to the west is Florence. Located on the Siuslaw river and the Pacific Ocean, Florence is known for its vast beaches, great fishing, clamming, crabbing and sand dunes.

Settlers and industry arrived simultaneously. A millrace was dug in the channel of an old slough and a flourmill and a woolen mill used its water for power. Saw mills were also established along the banks of the Willamette River. By 1858, there were between 500 and 600 inhabitants in Eugene City. According to one account, the residents were served by nine dry goods stores, two book stores, a drug store, a bakery, a restaurant, two hotels, two saloons, two printing offices, three doctors, four lawyers, four clergy, one newspaper and an assortment of blacksmiths, cabinet makers, painters, and other trades people.

Eugene has two Buttes to hike or mountain climb on. Skinner's Butte is located in the downtown area of Eugene and on the west side has an area that is very popular for climbing. Spenser's Butte is located in the south hills of Eugene and has many hiking trails. Once on top you have great views of Eugene, south of Eugene and vast mountain ranges.

Eugene City was incorporated in 1862. Two years later, the community adopted a charter and a new name - City of Eugene. The first election for a city council was held in 1865. The council or Board of Trustees as it was called then, consisted of a president, recorder, treasurer, street commissioner, marshal and six trustees. The first telegraph reached Eugene from Portland in 1864 and the city became a stagecoach stop in 1865 when the Territorial Road reached Eugene.

Experience the paved bike and walking paths along the Willamette River, passing through green lush parks, by a beautiful rose gardens, and abundant wildlife feeding along the shoreline.

Transportation took a great leap forward in 1871. The Oregon-California Railway (now Southern Pacific) was completed to Eugene in that year and the whole town turned out to celebrate.

Information above courtesy of the City of Eugene.

Parks are very abundant in this area. When the flowers are in bloom it is a spectacular site.

The Eugene/Springfield areas have so much to offer. I have been in this area since 1971 and have had the opportunity to experience many of the great people and events this area offers. There is so much to experience in this area it is difficult to attempt to cover it all here. Please enjoy the enclosed pictures showing some of this area plus links to sites that are commonly requested. If you have a specific request or need assistance please contact me. I will refer you to a reliable source if I am unable to help you. I am here to serve you, so please ask.

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