Tyler James

Founder & Editor · That Oregon Life

Tyler James

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.

Articles by Tyler James

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Portland’s First In-N-Out Is Coming, But Why All the Hype?

Ah, Portland—a city of craft breweries, artisanal coffee, and food trucks so creative they could rival fine dining. From freshly baked sourdough pizza to perfectly crafted burgers from local joints that actually care about flavor, we’ve got options.…

Runaway Cow Keeps Oregon State Police Busy on I-84

Talk about starting the New Year with a bang—or should we say a moo? On January 1, the Oregon State Police were called to handle an utterly udderly bizarre situation: a rogue cow hoofing it down Interstate 84…

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