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Spring Blooms: 2025 Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
Do you love seeing the beautiful spring blooms around Albany and Corvallis this time of year? Then you won't want to miss the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival, where you can see thousands of tulips in bloom on a scenic Oregon farm, enjoy daily, family-friendly activities like hot air balloon rides, and participate in a variety of special programs throughout the event.
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Day Trip Ideas: Explore Newport This Spring
There's so much to see around Albany and Corvallis, but one of the other perks of living in the area is just how many wonderful places you'll find for a day trip within a short drive of home. The city of Newport is an excellent example of why that's the case, with an enticing mix of outdoor beauty on the waterfront, family fun, and great places to grab a meal during your adventures.
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Spring Festivals and Events to Check Out This March
From the start of spring to the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, March is an exciting month for special events around Albany and Corvallis. We've got concerts featuring traditional Irish music, art walks, live theater, one of Oregon's largest flea markets, a festive St. Patrick's Day dance, and much more.
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5Ks and Marathons to Run in This Year
Spring is nearly here around Albany and Corvallis, which means that now is also the perfect time to dust off those running shoes to prepare for your next 5K. There are some great 5Ks and marathons coming up in the area this year, as well as the largest triathlon (with an indoor swimming section) in the United States.
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Donate and Thrift at these Local ReStores
Planning a move to Albany or Corvallis to start 2025? Whether you're visiting a local thrift shop to give back by donating items from your previous home or purchasing items for your new one, shops like Habitat for Humanity's ReStores have so much to offer. Of course, you don't have to be shopping for a ho...