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.
For anyone who's reading this not in Oregon, I can't even describe how horrific the feeling is breathing in air that's been described as hazardous. For now, in Lincoln County, we have been fortunate enough to have cleaner…
With raging wildfires across Oregon, there couldn't be a better time for some relief from the rain. As the weather had predicted a storm, for once it was spot on. The Oregonian reports heavy downpours have started in…
Amidst the tragic raging wildfires happening Oregon right now, it's the feel-good heroic stories like this that give us hope during these dark times. Officer Felecia Sloan, according to the tweet was doing evacuations when she came across…
Unbelievably, a man and woman who have been accused of burglarizing homes of evacuees from the Holiday Farm Fire were arrested by Springfield police. Police got a report Tuesday around 9. a.m. about the burglars, as they were…
You never imagine it could happen to you... Until it happens to you. As recent as May I had written about a favorite stop of mine up the Mckenzie River in Oregon, known as the Vida Cafe. Known…
A Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy was put on administrative leave after he made comments in a September 11th, 2020 video that were considered inappropriate regarding Antifa and Oregon's wildfires. According to Sheriff Roberts, "The Sheriff's Office mission is…
If there's ever a time we needed rain more than ever in the valley, it's now. The Oregonian is reporting as soon as next week, following unprecedented and horrid smokey conditions in the Willamette Valley, there's a slim…
This week Oregonians have been stunned by the shocking number of wildfires that have started in Oregon. As of September 10th, 2020 there are still 37 active fires, with over 672,000 acres currently burning across the state. These…
This incredible phenomenon is nothing short of incredible. It's known as bioluminescent sand and waves, and it might be more common than you think. What are Bioluminescent Waves? According to the Smithsonian, Some algae or animals that cause…
Did your mommies not teach you how to clean up after yourselves? To add another layer of madness unfolding across our beautiful state right now, it absolutely enrages me to see the sheer lack of responsibility grown adults…
Tree houses go hand and hand with Oregon. As Oregon is one of the greenest states ever, you should expect a few tree houses to pop up. I've written about a few Oregon tree houses you can stay…
Archived August 2020 news: The reopening dates, COVID-19 mask rules, visitor limits, and trail restrictions below describe conditions in 2020. They are not current requirements. For current parking, seasonal permits, transit, hikes, and accessibility, start with our Multnomah…