Trip Ideas

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.

Holiday Gift Guide — Oregon Style

Shop local, shop Oregon! Along with exquisite artisan gifts from the Holiday Market, local products from Made In Oregon and fan gear from The Duck Store, discover local, Oregon-made gifts and souvenirs and share a little bit of Oregon with your family and friends! Some of these are perfect stocking…

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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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Best Views of City Lights

Gaze out at millions of twinkling lights of the metropolitan areas. The magic and beauty of nighttime cityscapes have their own romantic appeal, best enjoyed from the heights of rooftops, balconies and hilltops. Here are some of the best spots to enjoy city lights. Eugene - Springfield Metro Right…

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5 Fantastic Holiday Light Displays

'Tis the season for festive light displays! Many family traditions include touring local neighborhoods adorned with thousands of twinkly lights for the holidays, enjoying the towering lighted trees at malls or city squares or making a pilgrimage to see a lighted covered bridge or spectacularly…

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Where to Holiday Shop in Eugene

Whether you want to "shop small" or hit the mall, a shopping trip to the Eugene - Springfield area is easy and fun! Most shopping destinations are near hotels, and with Eugene's network of bike paths and public transportation, it is easy to get around town. Downtown Eugene & The Market District…

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What to Pack for Your Oregon Trip

When you are planning a trip, deciding what to pack is very important. While each adventure depends on what you plan to do, the primary region you plan to visit, and the time of year; here is a basic packing list to get you started. Generally, the residents across our Eugene, Cascades & Coast region…

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Santa, Holiday Selfies & Photo Opportunities

Santa is out and about this year! Here are some of the top photo spots to snap a holiday card picture. 1. Santa at Valley River Center Santa sightings at Valley River Center are reliable and offered every day throughout December until Christmas Eve. However, reservations are recommended for this…

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Four Ways to Shop Small This Holiday

Make your shopping extra-meaningful this holiday season with intentional strategies to give back to the Eugene, Cascades & Coast community with every dollar you spend. Here are four ways to check off the gift list and double down on caring for the community. Not only will these thoughtful gifts…

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Explore Our Communities

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

Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in downtown Eugene. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes and locally-made gifts and souvenirs, and…