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.
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So many trees…
This is not such a bummer, Dude. Somewhere between Deschutes Brewery and Ground Kontrol in the Pearl, Portland is home to its very own Big Lebowski-themed bar and its awesome. Brendan Jones founded The Big Legrowlski in 2014,…
Calamity Janes has been a staple for hungry travelers returning from Mt. Hood for over 38 years, but sadly the restaurant has closed it's doors. The iconic cowgirl sign and wild-west exterior have been a familiar landmark. Joining…
Clearwater Restaurant is the Gem Restaurant of Newport The first time I indulged in food and drinks at Clearwater the sea lions brought me in. Their cacophonous, yet endearing, yelps and sneezes draw in thousands of onlookers to…
It's that time. In fact, I've waited all year for this. Sweater-weather. Foggy mornings. Autumn leaves and football. What else do these circumstances all bring about? Two words: comfort food. Yup, salad season is over folks...bring on the…
Oregon has the perfect environment to nurture dozens of species of edible wild mushroom varieties. Whats more, fall is the perfect season to go off on a foraging expedition of your own! Before you begin, take a moment…
As most Oregonians know, our state is replete with incredible outdoor and indoor activities for our kiddos. Summer vacation is just around the corner, and as parents you're probably already brainstorming fun things to do, with and without…
Plan Your Oregon Coast Beach Trip This roundup is a starting point, not a substitute for a current destination plan. Use the regional Coast Guide pages for town-by-town lodging, food, events, road conditions, and nearby attractions: North Coast,…
There are places in Oregon that look beautiful in photographs, and then there are places that somehow manage to look even more unreal when you finally see them with your own eyes. Tamolitch Blue Pool is one of…