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.
If one thing is for certain, the Oregon Coast does not lack beautiful places to explore. Nestled between Ecola Point and Chapman Point, you will find a secluded paradise known as Crescent Beach. If the nearby Cannon Beach…
Just south of Oceanside, Oregon, among other pocket beaches that can be difficult to access, you will find a serene place known as Short Beach. This hidden gem makes for the perfect weekend getaway, a place where you can…
Here are some basic trail details: The distance is 2.6 milesThe elevation is 462 feetThe trail type is out-and-backEasy to moderate difficulty If you're looking for an amazing and fairly easy, kid friendly hike on the Oregon Coast,…
Originally published in 2017. Completely updated in August 2026. In Oregon, a Bloody Mary is rarely just a drink. It can be the opening act to a slow Sunday brunch, a welcome reward after a cold morning on…
If you are looking for an Oregon waterfall hike that you can take the whole family on, one of the most famous waterfalls in all of Oregon is known as Toketee Falls and it's calling your name this weekend. Aptly named, Toketee is…
If you are looking for adventure and you're down for one of the most breathtaking hikes on the Oregon Coast, you'll certainly want to head to the Tillamook Head Trail. One of the coolest parts about this moderate…
There’s an eerie edge to unsolved mysteries. It gives the past a power, a question, a bit of horror that reaches out from beyond the crush of years and keeps us intrigued even today. That being said -…
If you are looking for the perfect getaway in Oregon, make sure and take a trip to Southern Oregon and visit one of the most interesting places you can stay. Located at Cave Junction, a small town near…
Current Breitenbush day-use note Book Breitenbush before you drive. Day use is a managed retreat experience, and weekend passes can sell out well ahead of time. The operator currently lists adult and teen day-use rates of $40 on…
If you are looking to get out for a nice easy winter hike, you'll surely want to check out Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge right now. The trail begins at one of the most scenic trailheads…
There aren't a lot of places on Earth that haven't been discovered, but this waterfall here in Oregon proves you should never stop exploring. This secret canyon in Oregon has been dubbed as Valhalla, after the legendary home…