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Connor Nolan - Destination Development Manager Connor Nolan - Destination Development Manager

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Connor Nolan

Connor creates products and programs that enhance the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region (Lane County) as a destination. He attends regional and statewide tourism groups to share emerging opportunities across leisure, sports, and convention markets with our community partners. Connor connects stakeholders to Travel Lane County services and statewide tourism programs and collaborates with them on ways to ready their community for growing visitor demand.

Outside of work, he enjoys cycling around the waterfront, shopping for fresh produce at the farmer's market and playing tennis at the local YMCA.

A group of cyclists pose with their bicycles in front of a bakery.

Top Cycling Rides from the Cascades to the Coast

By Connor Nolan on Apr. 28, 2025

In Eugene, May is Bike Month! Inflate your tires, grease your gears and get ready to roll on rides from the mountains to the shore. Across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region are incredible cycling routes from expert bucket-list rides to casual family rambles. Here are some of our favorite rides for…

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Two cyclists roll along a back country roll past green grass and green trees.

Bicycle Safety & Local Riding Tips

By Connor Nolan on Jan. 31, 2025

The best cycling and mountain biking rides are the ones that feel safe and secure. Here are tips for planning your ride in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region. A Good Ride Always Starts with Good Planning Knowing your route before riding can help you stay off busy roads or stay alert on roads you'll…

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Kings Castle Trail

: Joey Hamilton

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Two people look out toward the ocean from a high point with railing.

: Melanie Ryan Griffin

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Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center

Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes and locally-made gifts and souvenirs, and…