Whether you're young or old, fit or self-described couch-potato, hiking is one of those diversely perfect activities that can cost little to no money but be a richly rewarding experience. From easy jaunts to find a hidden waterfall, to 750-mile excursions through the...
Ice can do interesting things to the landscape and change the way we perceive our surroundings. Suddenly our daily commute can become dangerous, or our favorite waterfall can become the perfect spot for a day of ice climbing. Everything from cold temperatures after...
Oregon is beautiful during every season, but it expresses itself in a variety of ways during winter. Because of Oregon's diverse climate, Oregon sees rain, snow, frost, ice, frozen waterfalls, huge crashing waves at the coast, and so much more. Here are 12 amazing...
The next full moon occurs Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12:12 a.m. This means December’s full moon, called the Cold Moon, will hit its 100% peak on 12/12 at exactly 12:12 a.m. Twelve has significance when it comes to our relative understanding of space and time. There are 12...
When the holidays are over that means storm watching season is upon us. If you're looking for excitement and adventure this winter, you'll want to head to Oregon's adventure coast just a few hours from Portland to watch massive waves that can reach up to 300 feet...
Tumalo Falls Hike Guide The Tumalo Falls via Tumalo Creek Trail is a moderate 6.5 mile out and back type trail not far from Bend. Located near the beautiful city of Bend, Oregon, this waterfall is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Deschutes National...
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So many trees were cut down in Portland's early days that it came to...
Looking for a special place to plan the perfect vacation in Bend with family and friends? You might consider Sunriver, one of the most popular places for Bend, Oregon vacation rentals. These four Sunriver vacation rentals are close enough to Bend and make for the...
Everyone who has been to Oregon knows it's one of the prettiest places to be in fall, especially at the peak of the foliage change. The only thing that comes close to being this good in fall is wearing warm socks, a That Oregon Life hoodie, and curling up under a...
One of the most interesting RV parks in Oregon is actually a historic drive-in movie theater located in Sutherlin Oregon. At Hi-Way Haven RV Park, you can camp at the movies with friends and family, which is a unique way to spend a weekend or make memories on your...
Located just 30 minutes west of Portland, Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour is a must do for thrill seekers in the Portland metro area. This zip tour features gorgeous views, excitement for you and a group of friends and family, and is the perfect place to escape to on the...
Oregon has the perfect environment to nurture dozens of species of edible wild mushroom varieties. Whats more, fall is the perfect season to go off on a foraging expedition of your own! Before you begin, take a moment to learn some very important details that will...