The 10 Reasons Why
These are the 10 reasons why I love Eugene:
#10:
Because places like these:
are only 40 minutes away at any given time
#9:
Because I get the opportunity to play in not one, but two count them, two community bands. The Eugene Symphonic Band and the Springfield Community Band.
http://www.eugenesymphonicband.org/
#8:
It is a runner’s paradise, with miles and miles of trails to choose from. Do you prefer bark chip running trails? We’ve got that. Do you crave scenery? You wont be disappointed along the Eugene bike trail. Home of the Eugene Marathon, birthplace of a little company you might have heard of Nike, there is history here and you can feel it on any given rainy day while running in the footsteps of legends such as Steve Prefontaine out on Pre’s trail.
#7:
No sales tax.
Enough said.
#6:
Mild winters. I think the majority of Oregonians would have a hard time identifying a car ice scraper. There is just no purpose for them here.
#5:
Ultimate Frisbee. A sport we definitely wouldn’t have picked up if we hadn’t moved here, but which I am glad we did. Go Bandits!
#4:
You don’t have to pump your own gas. Seriously. (But you do have to park on the right side so that your gas tank lines up with the pumps. For some reason I have a hard time with this one.)
#3:
Because I Love My Ducks!
#2:
It’s bicycle friendly. Here, see for yourself:
Eugene Bike Trail Map
…and the number one reason why I love Eugene…
#1:
I’ve been a vegetarian now for over ten years. For the first seven of those years, I lived in culinary misery in Colorado. Forced to eat whatever meager vegetarian option that was listed as an afterthought on the back of menus whenever I ventured out to eat. Upon relocating to Eugene though I have rediscovered what it means to “dine out”. Eating at places like Mucho Gusto, Cafe Yumm!, Pizza Schmizza and my new favorite, Viva! Vegetarian Grill. I don’t think I have eaten so well in a long time, which is why Eugene’s unique vegetarian friendly culture is my number one reason why I love Eugene.
