Adventures

All Aboard! See Oregon’s Stunning Fall Colors on This Historic Train Ride

Ever wanted to take a stunning train ride through Oregon's gorgeous landscape in fall? Sumpter Valley Railroad has you covered with fall and Halloween rides.

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

Bonfires, hayrides, pumpkins, and oh yeah, did we mention the massive eight acre corn maze? This is one of Portland's favorite spots to visit year after year as the weather turns cool in the fall.

These Viral AI Generated Oregon Photos Being Passed Off As Real, Are Both Hilarious And Annoying

I never dreamed in a million years, when starting "That Oregon Life" ten years ago with the idea of celebrating all the best parts of Oregon, that I would find myself, a decade later, alongside random new Facebook and Instagram pages popping up daily with clearly AI-generated images being passed...

Broncos Tap Rookie Bo Nix, Former Oregon Star, as Starting Quarterback

Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton revealed on Wednesday that rookie Bo Nix will take on the role of starting quarterback for the team this season. Nix, 24, was the Broncos' first-round pick in this year's NFL draft. His college football career included stints at both Auburn University and the...

Oregon Opal: What You Can Find and How to Collect Legally

Oregon’s volcanic landscape can produce beautiful opal-bearing material, but a great rockhounding day starts with an important distinction: a known opal locality is not automatically a public collecting site. Some Oregon opal sites are historic mines, active claims, private property, or places...
Elk Creek Trail Guide: Tillamook State Forest Hike

Elk Creek Trail Guide: Tillamook State Forest Hike

Updated August 2026: Elk Creek Trail is a moderate hiking and mountain-biking route in the Tillamook State Forest, beginning near Elk Creek Campground off Oregon Highway 6. The official Oregon Department of Forestry guide measures four miles from the trailhead to the...

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