Lend a Hand, Love the Land: Volunteer for Hendricks Park Forest Trail Maintenance This Sunday
Eugene, OR – April 11, 2025 – Spring is calling, and Hendricks Park is answering—with freshly blooming trails, sun-dappled forest paths, and an open invitation to give back. This Sunday, April 13, community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and join the...
Run for a Cause: Bridgeway House Hosts Annual Run for Autism in Eugene
Eugene, OR – April 11, 2025 – This weekend, hundreds of feet will hit the ground running at Alton Baker Park for a reason far greater than fitness. The Bridgeway House Run for Autism returns this Sunday, April 13, inviting Lane County residents to lace up and show...
Sea Lion Caves
Overview Sea Lion Caves Florence is a stunning natural wonder on the Oregon Coast, famous for being America’s largest sea cave and a haven for Steller sea lions. Located 11 miles north of Florence, Oregon, it’s a must-visit for anyone exploring the area. Key Features...
Free Local Advertising Now Available for Lane County Businesses on Thriving Oregon
If you run a small business in Lane County, Oregon, there’s exciting news: you can now promote your local sales, events, and special offers for free local advertising on Thriving Oregon, the region’s go-to hub for discovering local businesses and happenings. This new...
Back in Bloom: Eugene Saturday Market Returns for 2025 Season
Eugene, OR – April 10, 2025 – The heart of Eugene’s creative spirit is back for another season! As spring awakens the Willamette Valley, the Eugene Saturday Market has returned, bringing with it vibrant colors, eclectic art, live music, and a celebration of all things...
Run for a Reason: Support CASA of Lane County Through the Eugene Marathon
Eugene, OR – April 9, 2025 – Lace up your sneakers, set your pace, and make every mile matter—because this spring, your run could help change a child’s life. As part of the 2025 Eugene Marathon, local runners are stepping up to support children in foster care through...
Fresh Starts: Lane County Farmers Market Returns for the 2025 Season
Eugene, OR – April 8, 2025 – Spring in Lane County means sunshine (sometimes), longer days, and most exciting of all—the triumphant return of the Lane County Farmers Market in downtown Eugene. As the market reopens for the 2025 season, it once again offers a vibrant...
Eugene Skinner
Early Life and Migration Eugene F. Skinner was born on September 13, 1809, in Essex, New York, moving to Green County, Wisconsin, at age 14, then settling in Hennepin, Illinois, where he served as county sheriff. He married Mary Cook on November 28, 1839, and in 1845,...