Not many people realize just how rich a history John Day Oregon offers up for us to explore. Beyond being a gold rush town, and beyond the John Day Fossil Beds, there's a history that stretches across the ocean all the way to Guangdong China. John Day once held the...
It's that time of year again, and what better way to beat the heat than take advantage of all of the amazing places you can find to swim in Oregon. No matter if you've lived in Oregon forever and you are tired of going to the same places to swim every year, or you are...
Updated August 2026: Butte Creek Falls and Upper Butte Creek Falls form a short forest outing near Scotts Mills, but access has been disrupted by wildfire and windstorm damage. Some trails and roads in the Butte Creek Falls area remain closed. Check the Oregon...
With longer days and flowers starting to bloom in spring, Oregon is hinting at summer and the timing couldn't be better to start planning for fun adventures in Oregon. Just two hours outside of Portland between Siletz Bay and the Pacific Ocean, there's an adventure...
Not so long ago, Blockbuster had 9,000 video rental locations and was bringing in $6 billion in annual revenue at its peak. The store was so popular in fact, that in 1989 a new store was opening every 17 hours. And in 2019, the only other Blockbuster on Earth aside...
With so many wineries in Oregon, it can be a challenge trying to find one you want to visit. Luckily, with the help of That Oregon Life, we can help narrow down your choices. This particular winery known as Archery Summit Winery was founded in 1993, and even features...
Looking for a unique and fun day trip in Oregon? How about combining two of Oregon's most popular attractions? Exquisite waterfalls and some of the finest wine in the Beaver State make for an absolutely perfect day. Not only is Oregon known for beautiful countryside...
It's time to take a walk through your childhood nostalgia in this Corvallis, Oregon Lego store. Brick Circuit has everything you need to start a new Lego collection with your kids or to get those specialty pieces you want without having to buy an entire set for one...
Oregon Coast winter is not beach weather. It is ocean weather—and that is exactly why the right kind of traveler falls hard for it. I lived in Lincoln City long enough to know the rain can wear on you. A gray week can make you question every waterproof jacket you own....
Beautiful and treacherous, scenic, and well worth the trip, Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon coast is a stunning place to add to your bucket list. From fishing to sandboarding, whale watching to hang gliding, the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area has something for everyone....
When someone says, "Government mind control," you might think of programs like MK Ultra. The last thing you'd expect to brainwash you and control your mind is an arcade game aimed at teenagers, but according to the urban legend of Polybius, that's exactly what...
Gold Beach Books is so much more than a bookstore. It's true that they have 75,000 new and used books and that they're the largest bookstore on the Oregon Coast, but they also feature art, live entertainment, and delicious coffee creations. This is one of those...