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Taj Barnhart Morgan, Director, Web and Content
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Taj Barnhart Morgan

Taj Barnhart Morgan is Director, Web and Content 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.

Your Eugene Marathon Weekend Guide

Experience TrackTown with these signature things to do. Come early or stay a few extra nights after the Eugene Marathon to explore the places and things that make this area so great. Running Stores When a runner visits the heart and home of track and field, bringing home some running gear just…

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Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs

Whether it is Saint Patrick's Day or just another afternoon that calls for a pint of Guinness, these Irish pubs are the answer. Find your favorite place to grab a whiskey or take home some corned beef. The Pint Pot The Pint Pot, known for having the best St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Eugene, is…

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Plan a Spring Break Road Trip

You've got a week off, a car, some gas money and hopefully good spring weather. It's time to go exploring! Remember before hitting the open road to check off our adventure checklist so that you'll be ready for whatever spring weather rolls in and whatever fabulous adventures you encounter. Here are…

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Main Street in Springfield, OR

Main Street in Springfield is home to restaurants, shops, cafes and plenty of ways to experience the arts. Just outside of Eugene and a stone’s throw from the Willamette River, Main Street is perfect for wandering into local businesses and getting to know the community. Main Street Food & Drink…

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Train Trip!

Need an excuse to ride the train to Eugene? Amtrak Cascades runs from Vancouver, B.C. to the Eugene Depot with stops at many northwest cities including Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Salem and Albany. Plan a quick trip with at least one overnight. Check the current schedule, as train times are subject…

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A Room with a View - Scenic Lodging in Oregon

Connect with the beauty of Oregon by checking into a hotel room with stunning views. One of the best things about the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is how the area's urban places flow naturally into valleys, woodlands, mountains and coastlines. Here are a few standout hotels with views to get you…

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Eugene Hotels for Your Next Getaway

Escape to the excitement and pizazz of a downtown environment bustling with shopping, entertainment, great restaurants, and lots to see and do! Eugene-Springfield's urban centers offer performing arts, high-end shopping and the latest culinary attractions balanced with quiet, sunny courtyards;…

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Eugene's Top Wine Bars

As nearby as Oregon's delightful wine country is, sometimes wine tasting right in town fits the evening better. Visit a wine bar before or after a show. Meet up with friends or colleagues at a swanky or casual wine lounge to plan out the rest of the evening. Sip award-winning local wines…

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A Bakery Road Trip

Indulge in the comforting smell of freshly baked bread or the sweet taste of a sticky bun along this bakery loop in the Willamette Valley. While gluten-friendly/free options may occasionally arise, this is a tour indulging in wheat. Eugene With so many amazing bakeries here... you might never leave…

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