Every trip, we try to go on a few hikes and this year one we chose was Skinner's Butte in Eugene…read more It's easy to get to with plenty of free parking in the parks surrounding it. There are easy walking paths and multiple trails going up and down different sides. It was a cloudy day, but pleasant for walking. At the top are different lookout points with benches, picnic tables, etc., perfect for great views as you explore the area. The most fun part was the natural climbing wall on the one side. It has its own dedicated lot as well. Portions are closed, but most have permanent fixture points for climbing rope. Definitely a fun free activity if you're into climbing. This is a great free and active activity on your next trip here.

Great experience I visited this place its like a adventure jungle and we can go with partner family…read moreand friends

PK Park is so much more chill compared to Autzen! While it is a significantly smaller venue, I…read morethink that's part of why I like it so much. Since PK Park can only house around 4,000 people as opposed to Autzen's 50,000, it is a much more relaxed atmosphere and you don't feel like you're being suffocated by people. Security seems to be much more lax here, and from the two games I've gone to here so far, I haven't had to wait in line outside the park for nearly as long as I would at Autzen to get inside. The park is clean, and you get a good view of the field from any seat in the house. I like that for the GA section, seating isn't assigned, so you can decide where within the section you want to sit. I got to sit in the front row behind the dugout each time I came here, and it was a great experience. The food vendors have all your typical baseball food: peanuts, cotton candy, hot dogs, ice cream, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, etc., and pricing is a little steep but not outrageous like MLB pricing. They also have a vegetarian meat option for their grand slam nachos, which I can appreciate. Also, if you're obsessed with the elusive Oregon Duck like I am, it's much easier to snap a picture with him here than it is at Autzen! Oh and the baseball team is pretty fun to watch too. I only wish I had started coming to their games sooner!

PK Park is the home stadium of the UO Ducks baseball team, and shared with the Ems during their…read moreseason. PK Park is not very old--baseball only returned to the university as a NCAA sport about 15 years ago. Most of the donations came from a prior athletic director, whose initials for the name of the ballpark. It's small but mighty, with a total capacity of about 4,000. There are suites, a picnic area, and so on. We walked all the way to the other side of the stadium and down to ground level to the only merch booth that exists in the stadium and they had one toddler shirt. That was a bummer. I was really hoping to find at least a couple options between which to choose, and would have liked to find their Monarcas gear in something that wasn't a jersey (I'd like to wear it as an everyday shirt, and the only times I've ever worn a jersey--which I can count on one hand--was at an actual baseball game); even better if they'd had children's monarcas gear. Some of the food was ok and rather reasonably priced. We were able to get a hot dog and corn dog for about $4 each--go to one of the "regular" concession stands, not the one with fancier items, where you would see a footlong hot dog for $17. They had some nachos that looked tasty, but we skipped them this time. The favorite was the cotton candy. Even my sister remarked on how good it was, because it actually tasted like raspberry (or whatever flavor it was supposed to have), and often cotton candy doesn't really have much of a flavor. It was also only $8 and I was expecting it would be higher than that. Whew, a price break. Parking is plentiful. I think it was $2? You have to pay by card only as they don't accept cash. The line at the ticket booth was really long and it took my sister 15-20 minutes to get tickets, so probably better to buy online if you can. And if you have an "oversized bag", apparently you're required to enter through the south entrance even though there's nothing indicating that (nor what an "oversized bag" is, so check the website to see if there are actual details on it).

Stayed for RV camping. Clean restroom and showers, park is clean and very quiet, a lot of space…read morebetween sites. The beach is just down the street.

This beach has beautiful views of sand and sea and Lighthouse beach which is beautifully backlit on…read morea sunny day. This is our favorite walking beach. Sunset is our favorite for beautiful sunsets.

Good entertainment for the 4th of July weekend. The rodeo is one you cannot compare to ones, say in…read moreWyoming. Kudos to the riders and animals, however, for getting out there and giving it their all. Food tents were decent and atmosphere good.

The rude security people are out of control. Making women, even older ladies lift up their shirts…read moreto check for ?, what? Embarrassing too. And their attitudes were sooo bad. If you went out to your car to get a sweater or charge your phone they wouldn't allow re-entry. Fireworks were short and it was hard to see from one side of the grandstand, unless you tried to crane your neck backwards. Kids enjoyed the carnival.

I've been to about a dozen Ems and Monarcas games through the summer, as I am new to the area and…read morehave been looking for fun things to do. I come from a town with a AAA team, and we attend a lot of games, so I have something to compare the Ems to. The ticket prices are reasonable, and parking is close by and while a little pricey, I feel that my car is safe. There are never long lines getting into the stadium (but bring your clear bag or you'll be sent back to your car). The atmosphere is very famiy friendly, the seating is comfortable, and the crowd is positive and supportive of the team. There are lots of food choices, as well as craft beers, ciders, and other beverages. The food isn't any more expensive than any other venue I've been to, but the quality and quantity of the food is better in every case. Their 4th of July fireworks display was outstanding, and their in-game games are fun to watch. The music and sound effects are a little much for me - they could tone that back. But overall I love attending the Ems games - they do a great job, and I would encourage you to take yourself out to the ball game!

The Ems are a hometown institution. They've been part of the fabric of Eugene of over 70 years!…read moreThey originally played at (now defunct) Bethel Park in, as you may have guessed, the Bethel neighborhood. They spent most of their years at Civic Stadium in Eugene before moving to their current location, PK Park, which is actually a University of Oregon facility for their baseball team. I remember going to games with my mom when I was young, when her workplace was doing a whiffle ball promotion with the team. And they have some fun promos nowadays too; we went to "Take Meow't to the Ballgame", where Pete the Cat was there and attendees were invited to bring their cats as well. We saw two cats... I'm not sure they were excited to be there, but I appreciate the out of the box thinking! Their official mascot is a Sasquatch, which is a fun nod to the legend in the Pacific Northwest. They also debuted an identity which they use occasionally called Monarcas de Eugene. Their Monarcas uniforms are gorgeous! I know that there was some talk about the Ems needing a stadium of their own (not as guests of the UO), which didn't pan out, and they've said they're going to move elsewhere. I'm not sure if that was the final word on relocation or if maybe they've backed off it a bit. I'd like the Ems to stay because it's good for Eugene. They do need to work on their merch, though. We went recently to the game and they one toddler shirt and a onesie, and everything else was a kid's small or larger. I wish they had more of their Monarcas identity in merch (I don't want a jersey; I want an everyday t-shirt) or the Exploding Whales (especially for kids!).

If you've never experienced a Saturday at Autzen Stadium, home of the Oregon Ducks football, then…read morebuckle up because this place isn't just a football game, it's a full-blown football event, the kind that would make even John Madden slam the telestrator pen on the table and shout, "BOOM! Now THAT'S football!" Built back in 1967 and named after lumberman and supporter Thomas J. Autzen, this stadium rose from the Oregon soil like a cathedral to college football. Over the years it's been upgraded most notably the 2002 expansion that pushed capacity past 54,000 but here's the crazy part: it sounds like twice that many. The freeway around Eugene backs up for miles, tailgates stretch forever, and it honestly feels like there are more fans outside the stadium than inside. That's when you know you're somewhere special. Then you walk through the gates... and BAM! The noise hits you like a linebacker blitzing through the A-gap. Autzen is famous for being one of the loudest stadiums in college football, and buddy, that's not marketing that's physics. Ducks fans don't cheer, they detonate. The chant starts rolling: "Ducks! Ducks! Go Ducks!" and the sound bounces off the bowl so hard your ears feel like they just went three rounds with a jet engine. The band fires up, the speakers blast music like a rock concert, and suddenly a Harley engine roars to life VROOOOM echoing across the field like thunder in the Cascades. The green and yellow colors flash everywhere, and the place turns into a sea of Nike energy, which makes sense because the university's most famous supporter, Phil Knight, helped fuel the Ducks' rise into a national powerhouse. And then comes the moment that gives you goosebumps. The stadium goes quiet for the national anthem, the military is honored, and right when the final note hits WHOOSH! Fighter jets scream over the top of the stadium in a flyover that rattles the rafters. The crowd erupts, the band explodes into fight songs, and suddenly Autzen sounds less like a stadium and more like a jet-powered rock concert with shoulder pads. It's wild, it's loud, it's electric and I'm telling you right now, in true Madden fashion: when a stadium shakes like that, when the crowd's louder than a freight train, and when the Ducks come flying out of that tunnel... BOOM! That's football, baby. Five stars. Best college football stadium I've ever experienced. Go Ducks. Go Nike. And hold onto your eardrums.

Autzen is the greatest stadium on earth and I love it so much. Great atmosphere, great fans food is…read moreepic definitely recommend a hot dog and a soda with a souvenir cup.

Beautiful rose garden. Found out that it's a memorial. We went in the night 8pm (still daylight)…read moreBeautiful.... Be careful as there was a man following me. My husband noticed. I was videoing and taking pics. Husband was a little ahead. It cut our trip short. Beautiful garden for sure. Just be mindful of the sketchy people that could be lurking.

Yes, just go. Summer and Spring and Fall, they all have their beautiful flowers. Right now the…read moreroses have peaked but are still pretty. Some super interesting other flowers are out like a artichoke thistle. Cool! Plenty of parking and shade and it was perfect for my elderly mom to take a short walk/stroll

I love this place it have plenty of space for the dogs to run. It's not muddy like all the other…read moredog parks. The people here are nice and have common sense on how to react when things happen. My dog love it and when she gets closer she always whines in excitement wanting to get out and play. My dog (Riley) is the greeter of the dog park so if you come you will be greeted by a golden lab.

What an amazing beautiful dog park. It's huge, basically 3 parks linked together as one. That…read morebeing said you best keep an eye on your pup. They easily switch from one park to the next out of your view. The center of the dog park is a bit muddy and swampy after a rain so be sure to bring your mud boots and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. There is a path for humans but if you stay on it you will definitely not be able to keep up with your pup. There is also a box for sticks that pups can play with. My pupper loves to find the hugest sticks and run begging for them to be thrown. The rest of the park is awesome too. There are turkeys that roam the property and trails that surround the park. It's definitely something that dog lovers should check out.