That Oregon Life · Stories & discoveries
Earlier stories from the Family Fun archive. Return to the latest stories →
Some of the best summer adventures in Oregon do not require expensive tickets, long lines, or months of planning. Sometimes, all you need is a quiet country road, an empty bucket, and thousands of ripe blueberries…
There are a few Oregon adventures that sound good on paper, and then there are the ones that make you feel like you just got dropped into a summer movie. Our recent ride down the Rogue…
There are some Oregon places that sound simple on paper until you actually go. A fish hatchery? Sure, maybe you picture a few ponds, a couple signs, and a short stop to stretch your legs on…
There are certain places in Oregon that make you slow down without even realizing it. You walk in expecting a meal, but somewhere between the first sip of coffee and the arrival of your food, you…
There are certain places in Oregon that feel almost like a rite of passage. Crater Lake. Multnomah Falls. The Oregon Coast. And then there are the wonderfully weird places that generations of Oregonians remember from childhood.…
Current Kah-Nee-Ta day-use rules Kah-Nee-Ta is a managed resort pool day, not a primitive or clothing-optional soak. The resort currently lists day use from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, with advance online…
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country. And then there’s…
If you’ve ever wanted to walk through a place where history doesn’t sit quietly behind glass, but practically hums with life around you, there’s a museum in Oregon that deserves a spot at the top of…
If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the high…
Tucked away in the charming small town of Brownsville, Oregon is a place that feels equal parts museum, treasure hunt, art gallery, and roadside wonder. At first glance, you might think Living Rock Studios is simply…
There’s something about a drive-in movie theater that feels like stepping into a different era. The glow of a giant outdoor screen. The hum of car radios. The smell of popcorn drifting through warm evening air.…
There’s something about nostalgia that hits a little deeper in the summertime. Maybe it’s the longer evenings, the golden light stretching just a bit farther, or the way simple moments seem to carry more meaning. Nostalgia…
