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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.

One Day on the Oregon22 Heritage Trail

Pay tribute to the track and field global medal winners whose hearts found their home in the Eugene-Springfield area. This Eugene-based section of the Oregon22 Heritage Trail, which showcases champion track and field athletes from across Oregon, can be toured in a day. Ten plaques are on display…

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Guide to The Oregon Cultural License Plate

Oregon residents have a colorful new license plate to choose this year in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Oregon Cultural Trust. The “Celebrate Oregon!” Cultural Trust license plate is a montage of over 120 symbols representing important cultural aspects across Oregon. More than two dozen of…

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Plan a Fun-filled Staycation in Oregon

If you already live in Oregon, you don't have travel far for that vacation experience! Plan a staycation, or even go on the spur of the moment, by checking into lodging close to home. Playing tourist in your own hometown can be a lot of fun and give you a deeper appreciation for this amazing place…

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Top Thai Restaurants

Eugene loves Thai food. We take it seriously here. There are more than 15 Thai restaurants in the Eugene - Springfield area, so you're never far from your next bowl of curry. Here is a list of some of our local favorites. These places are great for when your group has dietary restrictions like…

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Road Trip: Quick Stop at Dari Mart

A road trip through the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region isn't complete without a stop at the local Dari Mart. These fourth-generation, Oregon-grown convenience stores outshine the national chain stores that typically pop up along travel corridors. Dari Mart is best known for its Lochmead Dairy…

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Belknap Hot Springs Family Retreat

Gather in the Cascade mountains where you can refresh your spirits in the rushing waters, the steamy mineral pools and the dark green forests. Take your family on an adventure into nature while still enjoying basic comforts. Belknap Hot Springs Resort Belknap Hot Springs Resort by Kayla Krempley…

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A Local Guide to the Pacific Crest Trail

The book, and then the 2016 movie release of "Wild" starring Reese Witherspoon, cast a popular spotlight on the 2,650 miles (4,265 km) Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT). This rugged trek traverses the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges connecting Mexico to Canada. Whether you are…

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Two people look out toward the ocean from a high point with railing.
: Melanie Ryan Griffin