Eugene
Welcome to the Eugene region
Eugene is located at the confluence of the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers. Our city is cradled between the Cascades and Coastal mountain ranges which provides fun for all levels of experience. With an average yearly rainfall of fifty inches or more, Eugene is one of the most diverse kayaking destinations in the world.
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Regional Paddling News
WHITEWATER WARRIORS GO GREEN
By Sherri Buri McDonald The Register-Guard
Published: February 17, 2008 09:43AM
Permit Approved!
It has been a process, but the first permit has been approved for Eugene's "Hometown Throwdown"
Keeping An Angry River Happy, Rafting a river to save it in China by Camilla Mortensen
This story displays two local Eugene paddlers, (Trip Jennings and Travis Winn) they are not only known for their international environmental stewardship, they also spend alot of their time paddling in the Eugene region.
Five part rodeo series
We are gaining momentum in the planning of a "Grass Roots" rodeo series in the Eugene Region
National Paddling News
Apr 21 08 - Jesse Coombs just sent in the most up to date list of lucky towns that will play host to a premier of Hotel Charley 3. Keep checking back for more additions as the spring continues.
April Hometown Throwdown UpdateApr 18 08 - This month has been full of great moments at all of the throwdown locations.
Rivers In DemandApr 01 08 - Andy Maser is now in the town of Lijang scouting the Great Bend of the Yangtze for a long Raft support mission. Here is a small wrap up of the adventures in Tibet that Andy and crew just finished.
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Eugene's First Throwdown Tomorrow Night A recent blog post by: villagewolves
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Eugene Events
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Apr 23 08 Kayak Roll Session
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May 14 08 Kayak Roll Session
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May 21 08 Kayak Roll Session
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May 22 08 WK Throwdown - Eugene - Event #2
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May 24 08 Hobuck Hoedown
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