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.
How much do you love Oregon? Were you made in Oregon? Lots of Oregonians have proved their loyalty to Oregon with a permanent spot on their body. Nothing shows more Oregon pride that getting a permanent tattoo on…
VANCOUVER, WA—It's been 35 years since Mount St. Helens erupted May 18, 1980. In April of 1980 a photographer for The Columbian, Reid Blackburn, took photographs during a flight over the simmering volcano. When Blackburn returned to…
SALEM, OR - Oregon has been in the news all year for legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and legalizing weed is only the beginning. Following the heels of the wave of marijuana legalization, some might be surprised to…
Current Bagby Hot Springs status Bagby Hot Springs is currently closed. The older fee, bathhouse, access, and reopening details below are not current. Before planning a trip, check the Forest Service’s current closure notice. For an up-to-date Oregon-wide…
Update — September 2026: Back in October 2014, That Oregon Life was the first publication to write about the strange Damascus property that became known online as the Temple of Oculus Anubis. We pulled together the obscure forum…
Springfield, OR - Residents were shocked today to find out about a very unique kind of strip club opening in their neighborhood. The new club, which will be known as Baby Bumpers, is like any other strip club…