Beginning with “The Fisherman’s Bride,” the first film shot in Astoria, Oregon in 1908, more than 300 major motion pictures have been filmed in different parts of Oregon. A comprehensive listing of these movies can be found at Wikipedia. Additional information on...
Some of these facts you may not know already about Oregon, and some you probably already do. Either way, some of these facts are just outrageous and funny. Oh and that beautiful image you see at the beginning of this article? Well I came across it while doing research...
I have to admit I've never seen a campfire quite as efficient as this, described by former biology teacher turned outdoor enthusiast and YouTuber Bob Hansler. How many times have you camped on a cold night only to be jolted awake by the frigid air because your fire...
With so many beautiful places in Oregon, magical forests and perfect small towns, filmmakers couldn't pick a better place to shoot a movie. Today, we've put together a list of some movies that you may not know were filmed in Oregon. If you are as fascinated by seeing...
Oregon is home to so much fascinating history, and with that there is so many awesome abandoned places to explore here. Some of these places are slowly being reclaimed by the Earth, and some of them are just downright creepy... But nonetheless, awesome. The truth is,...
Dick road and the Holcomb Creek Train Trestle is pretty damn creepy. Have you ever seen this impressive wooden railroad trestle near North Plains, Oregon? While no one knows exactly when the trestle was built, it's said to be around 1908. The massive trestle crosses...
Are you an adrenaline junkie? Do you live for the paranormal and spooky places? If the answer is yes, you may enjoy this list. Some of these haunted places in Oregon are pretty creepy - especially when the sun goes down. Myself personally, I have had more than one...
Recently I came across the Primrose Bus Conversion at TinyHouseBlog.com, and knew this was something I had to share with our readers at That Oregon Life. I reached out to the couple, Karin and Joseph Beal of Bend, Oregon, and asked if they would be interested in...
With Halloween just a few days away, I've been gearing up to try and find somewhere creepy enough in Oregon to blog about. I recently asked some friends on my personal page about places they knew of, when an old high school friend reached out and pointed me towards...