Willamette Valley

This fertile valley follows the Willamette River from the Cascade Mountains near Eugene through rolling farm land and orchards to the Portland Metro Area. With easy-to-navigate access along Interstate 5, or the leisurely, scenic routes of Highways 99E and 99W, leaf peepers will find endless opportunities for foliage sighting. Side roads leading into the foothills on either side of I-5 reveal an autumn reminiscent of New England, complete with covered bridges, quaint country schools, churches and barns.

Oregon Wine Country
Eugene, Cascades & Coast – Travel Lane County

Highlights:

• Follow one of the country’s most beautiful whitewater trout streams along the enchanting McKenzie River Highway (Highway 126) east from Eugene-Springfield through bright fall foliage to the McKenzie River’s source at Clear Lake, a great spot for fishing, picnicking and hiking. A side trip along Highway 242 winds over McKenzie Pass in the high Cascades until winter snows close the route.

Scenic Byways:

• Silver Falls Tour Route
• Over the Rivers & Through the Woods Scenic Byway
• Cottage Grove Covered Bridge Tour Route
• West Cascades National Scenic Byway
• McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway