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.
Did you know that gray wolves (Canis lupis) were once very common in Oregon? In fact, they occupied most of the state. However, due to an effort to eradicate the species in the 1940s, they became less common. According…
Here in the pacific northwest, we have an insane amount of beautiful places to explore. If you're looking for an adventure this weekend, we have some amazing hikes here to check out for you. Sure, suspension bridges can…
As winter approaches in Oregon, sometimes it takes us a little more motivation to get out and enjoy the outdoors. With the blistering cold, it can be a little too much sometimes. So if you're looking for a little…
Astoria is not only home to The Goonies, but the best little fishing boat in town serving up some mouthwatering fish and chips. Bowpicker Fish & Chips offers firm chunks of Albacore tuna lightly beer battered and fried to…
If you're looking for somewhere different to sleep in Oregon for a little vacation, we put together a list of unique places to stay in Oregon. From hobbit homes to treehouses, we are sure you will find something…
Just a mere few hundred feet away from the Cape Meares Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast is a massive Sitka spruce, known as the Octopus Tree. Hiking to the tree is a quick 0.4-mile through the Cape Meares State…
I recently came across a photo from Jeffrey S. Green, who posts his incredible images at his Facebook page representing Dynamic Photography. I was instantly captivated by the photo, and naturally curious as to the history of this…
If you're looking to see some beautiful fall foliage this year in Oregon, or want an easy hike to do with your family during the summer, you'll love to the Rogue Gorge Trail not far from Crater Lake…
UPDATE: We have revised this article to reflect on the latest schedule for 2017. Tickets for the 2017 Holiday Express are available as of Sunday, Oct 15. Are you looking for something fun to do to get into the…
Related reading: For a deeper look at how Oregon emptied its psychiatric hospitals—and what failed to replace them—read our investigation, Oregon Closed Its Mental Hospitals. What Was Supposed to Replace Them? From a room stacked with the unclaimed…
Eastern Oregon is easily one of the most gorgeous areas you can visit in the Beaver State. And not only is the eastern side gorgeous but along the way, you will stumble across many hidden gems. The scenic roads…
The beautiful autumn season is here again, there's nothing I love more than taking my little ones to the pumpkin patch this time of year. With so many pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Oregon, sometimes it can…