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.
Are you a thrill-seeker? Do you enjoy haunted hikes? Want to experience the terror of coming face to face with the dreaded red-eyed children? Think you're brave enough to take a night hike to one of these creepy…
We're now a month away from the solar eclipse, and Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman Don Hamilton is predicting the event will cause "the biggest traffic event in Oregon history" on August 21. And when you hear they estimate…
Honestly, there's nothing I love more than breakfast. It's absolutely my favorite meal of the day. There's nothing better than sitting down with close family and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day. Addi's Diner in Springfield,…
It doesn't really get much better than visiting Newport on the Oregon Coast. Since I was young, I have visited Newport countless times, and it truly is one of my favorite getaways to this day - especially during…
Want to make camping a little more interesting this year? Then you'll be sure to want to check out Camp Dakota offering family and group camping in a beautiful forest nestled in the Cascade foothills. Honestly, I don't…
Enchanted Forest is closed for the season and will reopen March 18, 2022. If you're looking for somewhere to take the little ones this summer, you'll definitely want to check out the Enchanted Forest. Sure, it's no Disneyland,…
For a relaxed way to see the Hood River Valley, the Mount Hood Railroad Summer Train pairs historic rail travel with orchards, vineyards, forest, and big views of Mount Hood and Mount Adams. It is an easy family…
For several decades around the turn of the 20th century, there were two towns in Pendleton, Oregon. One of those towns was a typical town above land, but the other was below... And only known to the chosen…
If you're looking for some serious fun this year that the whole family can enjoy, look no further as the Crater Lake Zipline is a unique adventure you have to try at least once if you're in Oregon.…
There really is no place in the world like the Oregon Coast. It's truly one of the most relaxed, amazing experiences anyone can have in Oregon. Not only is it a great place to walk on the beach,…
This may be the most exciting thing happening in Oregon for summer of 2017. There is an extremely rare eclipse that will be passing over the Beaver State, and it's truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. The…
If you're looking for the best homestyle breakfast houses in Oregon, you've come to the right place. We can all agree that waking up to a delicious plate of authentic homestyle comfort food made with love is a…