Tyler James was born in Oregon and founded That Oregon Life in 2013 after finding peace and a renewed sense of purpose in the state’s forests, mountains, and coastline. What started as a personal connection to the outdoors became a way to help others discover new places, support local businesses, and appreciate Oregon’s quirks. He writes about local history, outdoor adventures, good food, and the occasional bit of satire, or whatever catches his attention before the coffee wears off.
Multnomah Falls is Oregon’s tallest waterfall, dropping 620 feet in two main tiers in the Columbia River Gorge. You can see it from the developed lower plaza without taking a full hike; Benson Bridge is about 0.4 mile…
With snow dumping and high winds in the Columbia River Gorge, multiple sources are reporting Interstate 84 has been closed in both directions at milepost 17 in Troutdale to milepost 82 near The Dalles. The Oregon Department of…
The things you read on the internet are quite comical at times, especially when it's some site using stock images of Oregon across the world. Apparently not only is Mount Hood south of Portland (it is east in…
Are you ready to put your hiking shoes to the dirt and get out there? Start the year off right in Oregon with one of the healthiest things you can do this year by hiking in Oregon. So…
Seven-foot king tide waves will start hitting shores Saturday on the Oregon Coast and are expected to push through the weekend, roaring into the new year on Monday, January 3, 2022. The latest marks the third in this…
With heavy snow right now in Oregon (at least heavy for us), I thought it would be a good time to offer some useful tips on how to drive in the snow. Driving in the snow can be…
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? The latest forecast for snow in Oregon suggests it may be in store for the holidays in the Willamette Valley and especially in Lane County. According to the latest report, we…
Eugene is the starting point for several very different waterfall corridors: the McKenzie River, Highway 58, the Cottage Grove and Layng Creek forest roads, and the Coast Range toward Mapleton. The smartest plan is to choose one corridor…
Ho ho ho Oregon, one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas parades ever has started for 2021. This classic parade goes clear back to 1954 and started with only one decorated sailboat gliding down the river. In…
While we all love Oregon for its incredible outdoors and adventures, the state’s second largest city Eugene has tons to offer beyond hikes and scenic vistas (although the city has those too). Eugene boasts an eclectic mix of…
The outdoor mask mandate has been officially lifted, as the Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it is no longer in effect. Officials base their decision on recent efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. “This decision, which takes…