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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.

Mountain Biking in Oakridge

Welcome to "the Mountain Biking Capital of the Northwest." Oakridge earned that title with more than 300 miles (482.80 km) of world-class singletrack trails accessible year-round. Oakridge is home to an enthusiastic mountain biking community, including the Oakridge Trails Alliance, organized to…

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Short Hikes with Big Rewards

Want that dramatic, far-as-the-eye-can-see view without having to travel as far as the eye can see? That breathtaking, awe-inspiring punch of nature that's just a few steps away? That stunning marvel that feels like it's in the middle of nowhere without being hard to reach? Here are a few trails…

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Best Beer Gardens for Summer

In the heat of summer, sip a cold craft beer in a cheerful beer garden. Here are a few favorite brewery patios for enjoying the local craft beer scene outside. For more great breweries and pubs, follow the Eugene Ale Trail to get a full experience of the region's top breweries. Obsidian Grill in…

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Highway 58 Road Trip To Crater Lake

This a delightful scenic drive to Crater Lake, with plenty of unique and memorable adventures along the way. From Eugene follow Highway 58 along the Willamette River and through Oakridge. This road trip is approximately 140 miles (225.31 km). Enter Crater Lake National Park at the north or south…

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Popular Water Skiing Lakes

Do you feel the need for speed? We've compiled a list of some of the best places for powerboats, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and jet-skiing around the Eugene area. Launch your motorboat from one of the boat ramps at these speedboat-friendly lakes. Be sure to check with parks and marinas…

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Crater Lake Road Trip

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's top natural wonders — and just three hours from Eugene - Springfield. Every year it draws thousands of visitors to view its brilliant blue waters. It is the deepest lake in the U.S. and also one of the purest (Oakridge's Waldo Lake is another extremely pure lake)…

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Where to Shop for Running Gear

Shopping for running shoes in TrackTown is high on the list of things to do when visiting Eugene, Oregon. After all this is where Nike's first waffle-soled running shoes were crafted on Bill Bowerman's waffle iron! The running stores in Eugene are also staffed with passionate runners themselves, and…

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What Food Is Oregon Known For?

The Willamette Valley is robust with farm-to-table offerings year-round. When you visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region, explore our culinary highlights and enjoy fresh, flavorful regional menu items. Find out what food Oregon is known for, and what is produced locally each season. Check our…

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Spectacular Summer Waterfalls

Summer brings the promise of endless days spent in some of the most beautiful outdoor places in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region of Oregon. Waterfall hikes are one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer! Here’s our list of the best waterfalls for road trippers, history enthusiasts and nature lovers…

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