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Taj Morgan, Director of Content Strategy
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Taj Barnhart Morgan

Taj Barnhart Morgan is the Director of Content Strategy for Travel Lane County. A journalism graduate from the University of Oregon, Taj has two decades of special event management and hospitality marketing experience in San Diego, CA and Maui, HI. Passionate about mothering, and back to her Oregon roots, she is discovering the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region all over again through the eyes of her daughter.

A Winter Weekend on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is a magical place in the winter. A winter weekend on the coast might involve powerful ocean storms that make for a dramatic show of high crashing waves best enjoyed from beside a warm fire with a glass of wine or warm, sunny days perfect for a tranquil hike through coastal forest…

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Best Winter Waterfalls

Sure, they're easy to visit in the summer – but intrepid road trippers who bundle up and visit waterfalls in the winter reap the rich rewards of fewer people, more parking and truly unique natural beauty. Skip the warm-weather crowds, pack your jacket and our adventure checklist and check out these…

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Movies Filmed Here — What to Watch Tonight

Do you know the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is in quite a few movies? Our small historic towns, lush valley, sweeping coastline and beautiful mountains have drawn film crews from across the country for decades. Discover places you know, or have visited, in Hollywood blockbusters, independent…

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Your Guide to a Relaxing McKenzie River Retreat

This is hibernation time — when cold weather promotes relaxing indoors. Indulge in your favorite warm drinks, cuddling up by the fireplace and taking an afternoon nap. Grab your comfortable flannels, wool socks and a parka and head into the Cascade Mountains for a cozy getaway. Book Cozy Lodging…

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Cozy Cellar Season Tasting Rooms

Cellar season (November through March) may be the best time to visit your favorite wineries and tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley. Head out into Oregon's wine country for an intimate winter experience at one of these vineyard tasting room locations. Each one has something special to love and…

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Top Annual Festivals in 2026

Make this the year you see Queen Rhododendron crowned, dance to the beat of the Oregon Country Fair drum tower or find a precious antique! These fun, one-of-a-kind festivals in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region are splendid reasons to visit Oregon this year. Florence Winter Music Festival…

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Hotels with the Best Spa Tubs

Unwind, relax and indulge in serenity and comfort by booking a hotel or bed and breakfast equipped with a spa tub. From romantic claw foot tubs to deep soaking tubs, having a room with a fancy, big bathtub makes any getaway even more special. Add bubbles, rose petals or scented oils for extra…

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How To Get To The Snow

If you want to have a day or two to play in the snow this winter, the Cascade Mountains are calling! Just an hour from downtown Eugene, there are several options for making the most of a snowy adventure. Here are a few of our favorite ways to play in the snow. Take a Shuttle Bus to the Ski Resorts…

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