Welcome to That Oregon Life, where adventure, nature, and a few good laughs are always part of the journey.
I’m Tyler James, and I started That Oregon Life in 2013 as something much more personal than a website about Oregon. At the time, getting outside became a way for me to reconnect with myself and find a sense of peace and purpose while struggling with depression. Oregon’s forests, mountains, rivers, and coastline became a place to reset, breathe, and feel grounded again. That connection with the outdoors eventually became the heart of That Oregon Life.
Our Mission
At That Oregon Life, our mission is simple. We want to celebrate everything that makes Oregon such an incredible place to live, explore, and experience. From towering mountain peaks and hidden waterfalls to small towns, roadside restaurants, rugged beaches, local history, and the wonderfully quirky culture that makes this state what it is, we want to share the Oregon stories worth knowing.
For us, it has never been only about travel. It is about the feeling Oregon gives you. It is about getting outside, discovering somewhere new, supporting local communities, and remembering that sometimes the best experiences are closer to home than we realize.
Of course, Oregon also gives us plenty to laugh about. Alongside our travel, food, history, and outdoor stories, we publish humor and satire inspired by everyday life in the Pacific Northwest. Those stories are meant purely for entertainment and are clearly labeled as satire so readers can enjoy them for exactly what they are.
Our Community
Over the years, That Oregon Life has grown into an incredible community of hikers, campers, photographers, travelers, food lovers, history buffs, lifelong Oregonians, newcomers, and people who simply love this beautiful corner of the world.
That community is what keeps this going. Every shared story, comment, recommendation, photograph, memory, and laugh reminds us that Oregon is more than a place on a map. It is something people feel deeply connected to, and we are grateful to have created a place where those connections can be shared.
Our Products
Our Oregon inspired merchandise, including hoodies, shirts, hats, prints, and our annual Oregon calendar, is another way we celebrate the places we love.
Many of our products feature beautiful Oregon scenery and photography from talented local artists. They are made for people who are proud to call Oregon home, people who miss it when they are away, and anyone who feels a connection to the forests, mountains, coastline, and communities that make this state special.
A Personal Note
That Oregon Life will always be personal to me because I remember why I started it.
What began as a way to reconnect with nature and find some peace grew into something I never could have imagined back in 2013. Today, being able to share Oregon with so many people, help someone discover a new favorite place, bring attention to a local business, inspire someone to get outside, or simply give somebody a good laugh means more to me than I can put into words.
Oregon gave me a place to reconnect with myself, and That Oregon Life became my way of sharing a little bit of that feeling with everyone else.
Looking Ahead
Our journey together is still just getting started. We’ll keep showcasing this incredible state, encouraging exploration, sparking creativity, sharing uplifting stories, and occasionally delivering humor that lightens the load and brings us together.
Thank you for being part of our story. Thank you for exploring, healing, and laughing with us along the way.
With deepest gratitude and Oregon pride,
Tyler James
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