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.
At That Oregon Life, the safety and well-being of missing children is one of our highest priorities. We want to bring attention to a 12-year-old foster child who is currently missing and believed to be in danger. The…
The rich, unmistakable aroma of garlic is filling the air in North Plains, Oregon, as the 2024 Elephant Garlic Festival kicks off today. Running from August 9th to 11th at Jessie Mays Community Park, this year’s festival is…
A wildfire erupted near Henry Hagg Lake on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate level 3 "go now" evacuation for the community of Cherry Grove. As an Oregonian who has witnessed these destructive fires year after year, it’s hard…
The Oregonian reports that Oregon has been highlighted in a recent survey ranking the top 10 U.S. states for "picture-perfect" proposal spots. The survey, conducted by Nieuwe Casino, analyzed Instagram hashtags such as ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ across…
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow, hosted annually by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is set to unfold this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Siletz. This cherished event, deeply rooted in tradition for the Siletz community and other Indigenous…
As reported by KGW, a family found themselves in a perilous situation after one of their inflatable rafts deflated while they were floating near Corvallis. On Monday, the family was navigating the Willamette River on two inflatable rafts…
Air quality advisories will remain active until at least 8 p.m. on Thursday for the Portland-Vancouver metro area, the Willamette Valley, and the Columbia River Gorge. These alerts have been issued by the Southwest Clean Air Agency and…
Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Oregon where you can see incredible views that doesn’t feel like you're roasting in a campfire when you arrive? Well The Oregon Coast is typically much cooler in the summer season,…
As reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, smoke and smog are severely impacting much of Oregon's air quality, state officials announced on Wednesday. By mid-day, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had issued an air advisory for…
As an Oregonian, it's hard to believe the sheer number of fires currently ravaging our beautiful state. The Town Gulch Fire in Baker County, now estimated at a staggering 10,000 acres, is just one of the latest in…
As reported by Central Oregon Daily News, a wildfire that started Sunday night northwest of Madras, exhibiting what Forest Service officials describe as "extreme fire behavior," grew to 5,093 acres by Tuesday morning and remains 0% contained. Crews…
As reported by Central Oregon Daily News, a wildfire ignited Sunday night northwest of Madras after lightning strikes and strong winds swept through the area. By Monday morning, the blaze had expanded to 3,000 acres, prompting Level 3…