Did you know there are more ghost towns in Oregon than anywhere in the United States? As I love learning about the rich history of our beautiful state, naturally, ghost towns in Oregon have always fascinated me. This particular road trip I plan on doing this myself...
There are plenty of trendy speakeasies and secret bars in the Portland area, but this new establishment hidden in a Sellwood neighborhood has set the bar for authenticity and pure excellence. Sure you can go to the well-known "secret" Circa 33, or visit Upright...
I've been eating nachos at Rivas Taco Shop on Willamette St. in Eugene off and on for a number of years now, as it's located near one of my work locations. However, a couple years ago, I decided to take a little hiatus from eating there, due to receiving a...
Hello, dear readers of That Oregon Life! My name is Scott and I am a nacho enthusiast residing in lovely Eugene, Oregon. A couple years ago, I had written a few articles for That Oregon Life, but life got in the way and I took a little break from one of my other...
Oregon has been ready for its close-up for more than a century. The Oregon Film Museum identifies The Fisherman’s Bride, filmed in Astoria in 1909, as the first scripted commercial film made in the state. Today, Oregon Film counts more than 500 feature films and...
