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.
Today on the 3rd podcast installment, my good friend Kingsley and I discussed everything from Crater Lake and ecotherapy to The Goonies! We are broadcasting live from Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast at Scout Northwest in the…
Today we had a chance to sit down with Tracey Taylor and talk about his brand new gym at the Outlet Mall in Lincoln City. We discussed everything from the new gym, to Wall-E to getting outdoors and…
I can remember the first time a friend of mine told me we should do a podcast on That Oregon Life. That was around 5 years ago... And while I have always wanted to do one for the…
We do our best here at That Oregon Life to steer you away from the massive stream of negativity we are bombarded with daily by corporate media. So when I come across something like this, I of course…
Well there's something you don't see every day... Apparently, last Friday, the Lincoln County Sheriffs reported they found what appears to be charred debris from the Falcon X rocket. As many of you reading this probably recall, at…
I feel like every year getaways get extra interesting and even more unique in Oregon. Just when you think you've seen at all, whether it be treehouses in Oregon, fire watch tours, or other remote beautiful areas, there's…
Could you imagine being alive in the early 1900s? The world was a much different place, and it can be quite amazing to peer into the past through historic photos like these in the great northwest. The United…
Violent, mesmerizing, and beautiful, the waves of the Pacific Ocean have slowly carved out what is known as the Devils Punchbowl in Oregon. Devils Punchbowl was once a sea cave, but eventually, the roof of the cave collapsed,…
The Gateway area of Springfield, Oregon may not only be getting In-N-Out Burger in the near future, but a Chick-Fil-A too. According to the latest, both fast food restaurants have a four-acre property on the southwest corner of…
An absolutely awesome place popped up recently as I was looking into some fun things to do with my kids this year. While this place is not in Oregon, it's only a hop and a skip away and…
You never know when an earthquake will hit, and next month an app already active in California will be available to warn of any earthquakes to those on the beaches of the Oregon and Washington coast. Clearly, this…
4:19 PM 2/19/21 Update: The child has now been reunited with his parents. A young boy who was found near NW Springville Rd & Starflower Dr is raising some questions, and authorities need your help. The Washington County…