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.
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The outdoor mask mandate has been officially lifted, as the Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it is no longer in effect.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…
There's nothing that excites me more than a good storm on the coast, and of course magnificent king tides. As we reported last month, king tides will be happening this weekend. King tides are the highest tides of…
As high winds and heavy rain pick up, thousands of customers have been left without power Sunday while a storm sweeps through the region in the Portland, Oregon area. According to Portland General Electric and Pacific power, outages…
For those who are visiting the Oregon coast this weekend or in the area, be careful out there as starting tomorrow we could see heavy rain, wind gusts, and more than 30-foot waves expected onshore. This could cause…
Here's the deal. I'm kind of a fat kid. Just going to put that out there. Now that we have an understanding of who I am, it's worth mentioning I am also a sucker for a good cheeseburger.…
If you have been thinking about heading to the Oregon Zoo, there's a new resident that may encourage you to visit soon. The newly welcomed 3000 black rhinoceros is 8 years old, and arrived in Oregon Sept 10.…
The U.S. Coast Guard and crews from the Tillamook County Sherriff's Office recently responded to a reported capsized sailboat just north of Rockaway, near Nedonna Beach on Sunday, Oct 3rd. The boat was said to be found just…
Is "Baconey" even a word? I don't know but we're making it one in honor of Bacon Nation, Eugene's food truck homage to our favorite smokey, salty meat strip. The Bacon Nation Food Truck is self-described as driven…
Starting in 2022, Oregon will start charging campers who are visiting from out of state a 25% fee for RV sites. The fee will be applied in dozens of campgrounds, and will include Airstreams, small pop-up trailers, and…
A Florida woman who was reported missing 5 days ago, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, has recently been seen in a bodycam video released by the Moab Police Department. Petito's family in New York reported her missing after she fell…