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.
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic collapse that took place during the 1930s, and Oregon was no different than anywhere else drastically affected by this hard point in history. These incredible images give us a glimpse…
There is no shortage of interesting and unique places to sleep overnight in Oregon, and you may want to add The Vintages Trailer Resort to your bucket list. I was actually flipping through an Oregon magazine, 1859, when…
We're so lucky to live in an amazing state where you don't have to drive far to enjoy relaxing Oregon Hot Springs. It feels so good to soak in these mineral hot springs. After my recent trip to…
There's this invisible line that separates the beautiful state of Oregon from the rest of the beautiful northwest, the gorgeous state of Washington. It's not that I don't have enough places to write about in Oregon, it's just…
I'm a sucker for good tacos, and I speak from experience when I say the Tacovore in Eugene has definitely figured out how to master the perfect, mouthwatering taco. While they are a bit pricier than some places, I…
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…