Adventures

The Gorge Is a Stunning Backdrop For Exotic Animals At This Free Drive Through Ranch

If you're searching for a family outing that blends the great outdoors with a dash of wild excitement, this one-of-a-kind drive-through experience should be your adventure radar. Hidden away just across the Columbia River Gorge from Oregon, this one-of-a-kind ranch offers a unique experience that...

Southern Access To This Popular Oregon Waterfall Closed Until October

Drift Creek Falls is one of the most lovely trails near Lincoln City, offering hikers a serene journey through Oregon's lush coastal rainforests, across a dramatic suspension bridge, and ending at a stunning 75-foot waterfall. However, if you're planning a visit soon, it's important to note that...

Albany Man Busted for Keeping Cougar and Dangerous Wildlife in His Small Home

In a scene straight out of Jumanji or another wild adventure movie, a 68-year-old man named Robert Douglass Junior is accused of secretly harboring a whole menagerie of wild animals right in the middle of a quiet Albany neighborhood! On August 14, Douglass made his first court appearance, facing a...

WalletHub Claims Oregon Is Among the Worst Places to Live – But Is It Really?

Living in Oregon certainly comes with its challenges, but when you look at the big picture, I’d say we’ve got it pretty damn good here. As someone who fully acknowledges the many challenges our state is currently facing and is certainly not thrilled with some of the recent changes, I still...

Police Plead for Help in Finding 12-Year-Old Eugene Boy Believed to Be in Danger

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 Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has issued an alert regarding Chayton...
8 to 10 Foot King Tides to Hit Oregon Coast This Thanksgiving

8 to 10 Foot King Tides to Hit Oregon Coast This Thanksgiving

The exciting king tides are here once again, being the first of the annual highest tides of the winter. The tides arrive just in time for Thanksgiving weekend along the Oregon coast. This coming weekend will make for the strongest tides of the year in Oregon, and are...

Top Four Things To Do On The Oregon Coast In Fall

Top Four Things To Do On The Oregon Coast In Fall

We love visiting the Oregon coast in fall. Fall usually means bad weather on the coast, and that means less crowds at your favorite coastal restaurants, trailheads, and other coastal destinations. Here are our top four things to do on the Oregon coast this autumn. 1....

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