This video was just too good not to share, and definitely a tearjerker. When Addie and Marshall Burnette eloped to Roan Mountain in Tennessee a couple weeks ago, they had to pull a lot of things together last minute.…
This isn't your typical Oregon coast forest because it's actually in the water. Two thousand years ago a powerful earthquake shifted part of an ancient sitka spruce forest in Neskowin Oregon into the tidal zone, creating a graveyard…
We haven't heard a lot from Jeff Foxworthy these days, but some of the things he had to say about living in Oregon couldn't be more accurate. HERE IS WHAT JEFF FOXWORTHY HAS TO SAY ABOUT ‘LIVING IN OREGON’……
Dick road and the Holcomb Creek Train Trestle is pretty damn creepy. Have you ever seen this impressive wooden railroad trestle near North Plains, Oregon? While no one knows exactly when the trestle was built, it's said to…
Recently Kenzie Hensley has wrote a beautiful song to the victims of the UCC shooting in Roseburg. I feel honored to share this today, as her mother has reached out to That Oregon Life. I promised her I…
Oregon is known for its fiery colors set against a backdrop of dark evergreens, and what better time than now to get out and explore those places you haven't been to yet. It's truly one of the most…
Originally published in 2015; updated in August 2026. There are Oregon stories that sound a little exaggerated by the time they reach you. Maybe they have been polished over years of campfire retellings, or perhaps someone added a…
The hike to Broken Top is an absolute gem in Oregon, offering some of the most stunning views of ponderosa pine tree forests, vibrant fields of wildflowers, and a strikingly turquoise lake nestled in the shadow of a…
A sad day for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper fans, as TMZ Sports recently learns he has died at the age of 61. According to the story, legendary wrestler Piper, who was born Roderick George Toombs, passed away in his sleep from…
Pizza lovers rejoice! We've scoured the Willamette Valley region, including Eugene and Springfield, to find the absolute best pizza joints. Whether you prefer classic or gourmet toppings, thick or thin crusts, these top pizzerias are sure to please.…
Oregon has no shortage of atmospheric old hotels, historic theatres, lighthouses, military sites, and cemeteries. This fall-ready guide collects 16 places tied to enduring ghost stories and local legends—plus practical notes for visiting responsibly.A note on the stories:…
Oregon's only national park is a surprisingly dangerous place, and a number of people have died there. Several of these left only bones behind to help us understand what caused their death. Crater Lake, Oregon’s only national…
