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 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…
If you are looking for something fun to do this year, you don't want to miss this event happening on the Oregon Coast. These "Tall Ships" will be docking at three Oregon coast towns in May, and they…
Compare 13 Oregon Coast yurt locations with published nightly rates under $85, including resident-rate restrictions, fees, amenities, and current closures.
Do you believe in ghosts? The Wolk Creek Inn in Wolf Creek is in the south-western part of Oregon, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the oldest hotel in the northwest still operating.…
The Goonies became local heroes when they risked it all to find a legendary buried treasure and save their foster home. But was the treasure merely a Hollywood invention? While stories about buried treasures are almost never true,…
Do you love roller-skating? Some of my best memories as a kid were at the roller rink, specifically at Skateworld in Springfield. In fact, if you're in the area and you want to go skating, Skateworld has recently…
Well there's something you don't see every day on the Oregon coast, and damn are they pretty. They kinda remind you off jellyfish, but very blue obviously. For several weeks now they have been washing ashore, and word…
No matter the weather, most of these hikes in Oregon are absolutely stunning. So if you're looking to get out and explore Oregon, we have you covered with these 18 incredibly majestic Oregon trails. Add em to the…