Danielle Denham is a writer, photographer, and devoted history buff with a soft spot for Oregon’s forgotten places. Her love of old schoolhouses, abandoned homesteads, and the lives once lived inside them has taken her down back roads across the state. She was featured on OPB’s Oregon Field Guide, exploring the historic Charles Nelson House with a former resident shortly before the home was lost to wildfire. Watch the feature.
At That Oregon Life, Danielle shares local history, good food, memorable adventures, and the quirks that make Oregon home. When she isn’t exploring, you may find her spending time in Eugene with Tyler James and his two awesome kiddos. If there’s an old building with a mysterious past along the way, consider the afternoon’s plans officially derailed.
According to the Statesman Journal, this week we should take advantage of Oregon's sunny days while they last. Next week, the mild spring weather will give way to chilly rainfall and potential snow flurries in the Willamette Valley,…
Exciting news for all the chocolate and ice cream lovers out there! The Tillamook County Creamery Association, known for America's rapidly growing family-sized ice cream brand, is introducing a delightful Chocolate Ice Cream Collection, perfect for Valentine's Day…
Let's talk about one of Oregon's lushest (no pun intended) landscapes—the Willamette Valley. It's a haven for anyone who appreciates a good glass of wine and the stories behind each vineyard. I recently spent a day exploring this…
Seeking to spot or attract hummingbirds in Oregon? Discover the seven distinctive species that grace the state, where to see them in their natural habitat, and learn how to make your backyard a hummingbird haven. This article is…
Explore Portland restaurants through real TOL stories, plus Gresham, Troutdale, and the western Gorge. Filter breakfast, pizza, barbecue, date nights, and more.
As the old adage goes: play stupid games, win stupid prizes (and potentially a car fire). As reported by the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, on January 21, 2024, at 8:22 am, Deputy Ben Berger, alongside Oregon State Trooper…
Back in 2019, we released our list of the 20 Best Bloody Marys in Oregon, and this amazing Sweet Home restaurant unanimously made the cut. Today we're revisiting The Point because it's so much more than incredible breakfast…
Do you know Jacquie Roar? Believe us, you want to, and you will. This talented North Plains, Oregon native has risen to the very top of NBC's The Voice, captivating worldwide audiences with her powerful set of vocal…
If you've ever been to Lincoln City, Oregon without a visit to Salishan Coastal Lodge's Aerial Park, man are you missing out on an exhilarating time! I was lucky enough to be there on opening day a few…
As if the annual Winter Whale Watch wasn't enough excuse to head to the Oregon Coast this weekend, Portland Trail Blazers fans are in for a special treat. In addition to the 3,000 floats that Finders Keepers drops…
It's time for tiny trumpets and big smiles at the Oregon Zoo! On a cozy Monday night, something magical happened: the lovely 11-year-old eastern black rhino, Jozi, became a first-time mom to an adorable 100-pound baby! This tiny…
On Nov. 30, 2023, a young humpback whale, approximately two years old and now identified with the number CRC-20899, was seen breaching near Seattle's iconic Space Needle. This event, captured in photographs by Jeff Hogan of the Soundwatch…