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...
Oregon, a state famed for its lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged coastlines, also harbors a lesser-known treasure beneath its surface: opals. These beautiful iridescent gemstones, with their ability to flash a spectrum of colors, have captivated humanity for...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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’,...
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, and Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge...
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 worked through the...
Just off the Oregon coast near Florence lies a short but stunning hike from Hobbit Beach to Heceta Head. The Hobbit Trail begins at a modest parking pull-out just north of Heceta Head State Park, so keep a keen eye out to avoid missing it. You'll need to park across...
Recently Travel And Leisure reported that Crater Lake is the 'best hidden gem' in the US. They also reported that Crater Lake and other destinations that made the list might be known to locals, but are less-visited spots for tourists. Truth be told, Crater Lake is a...