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.
There's nothing I don't love from Kirkland Signature. Costco's quality brand offers everything from coffee to toilet paper - and now their latest boozy iteration is here to ensure those political conversations at the holiday dinner table go…
Have you grabbed your official 2020 Oregon Calendar yet? Our calendars make for awesome gifts during the holidays! Available in limited stock, hit the link here to grab yours today. Where can you go to see 1,000,000…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Ready or not, here comes the snow. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a winter storm warning for the high Cascades in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon Friday, and is in effect from noon…
If you were never the cool kid on the block with a treehouse, here's your chance to sleep in one. And if anywhere would have a treehouse Airbnb, it would, of course, be Oregon! The Treehouse Retreat is…
After more than 50 years, the Oregon Undersea Gardens in Newport is closing their doors for good. According to their post on social media, they will be open for free public tours until Sunday, September 8. “It has…
The Milepost 97 Fire south of Canyonville, which sources say was caused by a human, began on Wednesday night and as of 9:30 a.m. has grown to over 11,000 acres. With no expected containment date in sight, at…
In what seems to be a regular occurrence in Oregon every summer now, the news is reporting yet another raging wildfire. The Milepost 97 Fire was originally reported around 10 p.m. Wednesday night burning about 750 acres of…
As my girlfriend and I love thrift shopping, we had grown tired of Goodwill and St. Vincent De Paul's increasing prices over recent times. In our search for something else in the Eugene area, we came across Shelter…
If you're ready to be a kid again, now is your chance. This family-owned and operated racing facility which started in the 1930s as a venue for outdoor concerts offers a 43-acre complex complete with a go-kart track.…
How on Earth did I not know about this place until recently? If you are headed to Central Oregon, there's a little local favorite known as Manley's Tavern where the mouthwatering chicken is a favorite with locals and…
One of the most fun events on the Oregon Coast is about to go down this weekend, and you won't want to miss it! The annual Summer Kite Festival goes for two days, starting tomorrow on June 22,…
It's that time of year again, and what better way to beat the heat than take advantage of all of the amazing places you can find to swim in Oregon. No matter if you've lived in Oregon forever…