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.
Let's face it, us Oregonians absolutely embrace the rain, but sometimes unless maybe you're hiking somewhere beautiful we just want to stay dry and enjoy indoor activities. With that said, today I have put together a list of…
If you are looking to find the best decorations to celebrate the holidays this year, look no further as Oregon's largest Christmas store has you covered. What's most interesting about this place, no matter what time of the…
Recently I had the opportunity to check out the sexiest teardrop trailer I've seen on the market, and it happens to have been started right here in my hometown, Eugene, Oregon. Jon and Sawyer Christianson founded the company…
Silver Falls State Park near Silverton is Oregon’s largest state park and one of the Pacific Northwest’s great waterfall destinations. The Trail of Ten Falls winds through a rainforest canyon past ten named waterfalls, including four with trails…
Current McCredie planning note McCredie is a short day-use stop, not a camp base. The Forest Service lists it open sunrise to sunset, with no overnight camping, a vault toilet, no potable water, no trash service, limited parking,…
When you need to escape the noise and the daily grind, it may be time to escape to The Shire. Yes, I'm being serious, The Shire is calling your name. This magical place is just up the Columbia…
Crater Lake is not only one of the most magnificent lakes in the world, it's also probably one of the most mysterious places to visit. Everything from disappearances to the fact it's just so damn blue! For reasons…
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile loop through gold booms, ghost towns and the enchanting natural beauty of the Elkhorn Mountains. The fall foliage starting here around October is absolutely gorgeous and is known to be one…
Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to outdoor adventure. This hidden gem, just a stone's throw away from Cannon Beach, boasts not only a spectacular…
From expansive steel structures spanning large rivers and canyons, to gorgeous historic covered bridges, you have to see these 12 impressive Oregon structures. Astoria–Megler Bridge The Astoria–Megler Bridge (pictured above) is a steel cantilever through truss bridge that…
Updated August 2026: The Hobbit Trail is a short, mossy Oregon Coast path north of Florence that descends through Sitka spruce and rhododendrons to Hobbit Beach. The official 2026 park map lists the beach-access segment at about 0.3…