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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.

Best Wine Shops & Cellars

Delve deep into knowledgeably curated wine cellars and shop for international, national, regional and boutique wine selections. Locally-owned wine shops are a treasure trove of personal-assistance and informative shopping. Enjoy the wine cellar ambiance while choosing wine for your table, holiday…

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It’s Raining. What To Do With The Kids?

Eugene is an active outdoor town and most of the time we don’t notice a few sprinkles. But sometimes a downpour can get you down, especially when the kids are bouncing off the walls. Here are a few rainy-day destinations worth exploring: Malls are Not Just For Shopping For families seeking room to…

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Explore Beyond the UO Campus

Explore beyond the University of Oregon campus! Just blocks from the UO's sprawling lawns, historic buildings, classes and projects there are so many additional enriching and fun things to do in Eugene - Springfield and across Lane County. Eugene - Springfield City Tours Two to four hour tours…

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Top Things to Do When Visiting UO Campus

If you are visiting the University of Oregon campus to tour the school, visit a student, cheer on sports, attend a lecture or make a presentation, plan to see as much as possible and enjoy your time! The campus is a thriving hub of activity from University events to nearby nature trails. Stroll or…

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Family Friendly Farms Tour

Bring your kids to a farm for u-pick fruit and vegetables or for a special harvest event. Whether picking peaches, crushing apples for cider or taking a hay bale ride into a pumpkin patch, your children can enjoy the farm-to-table experience too. All around Eugene - Springfield and the surrounding…

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A 10 Mural Walking Tour in Cottage Grove

The Cottage Grove mural walking tour is an easy self-guided tour you can do in one day. Ten spectacular murals adorn the sides of buildings throughout Cottage Grove's downtown historic district, telling Cottage Grove's story through early settlement, the gold rush and then discovery by Hollywood…

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The Best Waffles in Eugene (And Why We Love Them)

It is national Waffle Day on August 24! This was established to commemorate the anniversary of the first waffle iron patent. But before we dive into the best places to eat waffles in Eugene, here's a little history on why the waffle iron is so significant in TrackTown. Once there was a dedicated…

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Must-See Eugene

Here's our starter kit for first-time Eugene visitors; these ten spots will give you just ataste of all the arts, outdoors and farm-to-table food and drink experiences that await you here…

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A Day at Fern Ridge Reservoir

Plan a day at the lake! Fern Ridge Reservoir is the region's largest lake with a diverse shoreline offering wetlands, marine moorings, campgrounds and parks. Just north of Veneta and west of Eugene, this vast water playground is perfect for sailing, waterskiing, standup paddleboarding, canoeing…

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