An essay on living in Florence, Oregon...

Florence, Oregon <Tab/>I grew up in Florence, Oregon. It is a really small town located an hour west (on HWY 126) from Eugene. Living there you don't appreciate all that it has to offer. Florence is a retirement town and a tourist trap. Being located right on the Pacific Ocean makes it even more appealing to the eye. I guess you could say Florence is one of those places where if …showed first 75 words of 939 total…

…showed last 75 words of 939 total…vacationing, do it. There are over 30 lakes in the area and campgrounds galore. It is a beautiful area, as long as you don't live there. I miss the place, when I am gone, but hate it when I am there longer than a couple days. I guess that could work anywhere though. Bibliography Heceta Water District Clear Lake <Tab/>http://www.hecetawaterdistrict.com/clearlake.htm <Tab/>April 21, 2004