Ever wondered about all the dangerous, venomous, poisonous, and toxic stuff Oregon has to offer? We have too. Therefore, That Oregon Life has compiled a list of MOST of those things in one handy article with some caveats, of course. Not all of the flora, fauna, and...
We love visiting the Oregon coast to go whale watching. Each year up to 25,000 gray whales migrate past the Oregon coast in the winter and spring. Now for the first time since the pandemic, Oregon State Parks will be hosting Whale Watch Week in person. The 2022 Winter...
The holidays are such an exciting time of year for people of every age in Oregon. From playing in the snow, to getting together with family and friends, or visiting with Santa. One of our favorite things to do in Oregon in December is to visit with real live reindeer!...
Here in Oregon we love whale watching. During the spring and winter whale migrations, up to 25,000 gray whales and many pods of orcas pass by the Oregon coast and draw thousands of people with binoculars hoping to see these majestic creatures. This November whale...
A Guadalupe fur seal pup was rescued after being found wrapped in debris on Salishan Beach near Lincoln City, Oregon. The rescue was a collaboration between the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq), and SeaLife Response,...
The Illinois River Trail in the Siskiyou Mountains has finally opened to the public after two decades of closure. A volunteer group has spent years trying to restore the path after it was blocked by the Biscuit Fire in 2002. Trailblazing Through the Ashes: The...
Crabbing is a dangerous and often tricky profession. Every day crabbers risk their lives just to fill our stomachs and make a modest wage. We're grateful for their efforts. There's nothing better than the salty aftertaste of fresh-caught crab, especially when it comes...
Due to unseasonably cool weather and failed pollination, Salmonberries and Thimbleberries (an important food source for bears) are not yet ripe. As a result of the delayed berry crops, bears on the Oregon coast have been forced to find other food sources, often times...
There are strange things to be found when the tide pulls in, exposing the ocean's secrets. Pools of water collect in pockets of sand and rock. There you'll catch glimpses of an alien landscape, filled with all sorts of exotic, colorful creatures, some captivating,...
Have you ever wanted to stay in a lookout tower with a view from high above the rest of the world? Buena Vista Observatory offers just the thing. Climb to the top of the amply-sized three-story lodge, and the gorgeous landscape of Oregon's wine country envelops you...
Every day when the tide goes out in Lincoln City Oregon, a new world is revealed to those who know where to look: tide pools showcasing miniature displays of colorful ocean habitat. Through the free Tide Pool Exploriences program in Lincoln City, you can go on a...
Spring is a fascinating season at the Oregon Coast for many reasons. One of our favorite excuses to visit the ocean is the annual return of migratory whales to our seaside waters. Oregon Whale Watching is always a rewarding adventure. Some 25,000 individual Gray...