An already dead 40-foot sperm whale washed ashore over the weekend on Saturday on the Oregon Coast, near the Iredale Shpwreck at Fort Stevens State Park. According to the Seaside Aquarium, the whale is a male juvenile, and hadn't been dead for too long. They also...
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Pixieland: The Northwest’s Forgotten Disneyland of the Oregon Coast
I'm a serious Oregon history buff, especially when it comes to the lost, forgotten, and slightly wacky. Occasionally I find the time to write about the ones with special meaning to me, like lost treasure legends, roadside oddities, and entire areas that have now...
The Steelhead Is One Of Oregon’s Original Favorite Breweries
If you're looking for some delicious food and a cozy spot to grab a beer while in Track Town, Oregon, look no further. Located at the Fifth Street Market on 5th Ave in Eugene, the McKenzie & Steelhead Brewery has been serving up great food and award winning beers...
The Ultimate Pizza Bucket List In Oregon – 5 Pizza Joints For Your Taste Buds
There's nothing quite like kicking back for movie night with your family or a night out on the town with friends and enjoying the perfect slice of pizza. Oregon has some awesome pizza parlors that serve up mouthwatering pizza and breadsticks, as well as interesting...
The Burger Combos At This Oregon Cafe Are Absolutely Insane
If you're in the mood for a mouth watering burger and thick old fashioned milkshakes, you really can't beat Jasper's Cafe in Medford, Oregon. Jasper's serves up wildly delicious burger combinations and offers up a wide variety of meats, from local grass fed beef to...
Springfield Locals Want To Keep This Old School Pizza Joint A Secret
Looking for an old school pizza joint that offers pizza you simply can't stop eating, that you may not even have heard about? Look no further than Joey's Pizza in Springfield. Don't ask why, but almost 10 years after starting That Oregon Life, I have yet to write...
People Lose Their Minds Over The French Toast At This Oregon Coast Cafe
When you are headed to one of Oregon's favorite coastal towns, Newport, the Fishtails Cafe is an absolute must if you are looking for a good meal. Open seven days a week until 4pm, you will surely not be disappointed when visiting Fishtails. The small coastal town has...
The Pizza Parlor In Oregon That’s Been Called The Best On The Coast
Brookings is an awesome little town to visit on the Oregon coast, but many travelers don't know it has a secret: it's home to the fabulous Wild River Pizza, a third generation pizza parlor that has gourmet pizza, craft beer, delicious sandwiches, and 'brownies to die...
Bomb Cyclone To Unleash In Pacific Ocean, Creating “Monster Waves”
Secure your things now if you're in the Oregon Coast area, as a rapid cyclogenesis, commonly referred to as a bomb cyclone is expected to give birth in the Pacific sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday. With a major storm that is expected to rapidly intensify,...
Five Stars Family Burger In Oregon Earns One Of The Best Burgers In US
Mouthwatering beef burgers with local Oregon beef and cheese sounds like the perfect meal. Add to that a Korean twist, and you have Five Stars Family Burger in Cornelius, Oregon. These juicy burgers will slap your taste buds and leave you coming back for more. Five...
No Tent No Problem: The Ultimate PNW Glamping Experience Opens Spring 2023
Fully funded on Indiegogo, the Oculis Lodge is expected to open in April of 2023 in the Cascade mountains of Washington. These stargazing domes will offer the opportunity to get out into nature 'glamping' style with all the luxuries of a hotel, including private...
A Popular Portland Pizzeria Just Earned a No. 2 Spot on List of World’s Best Pizzas
Move out of the way New York! According to travel website Big 7 and their list of the 50 best pizza restaurants in the world, a popular pizzeria in Portland has made the cut. Specifically, Ken's Artisan Pizza on 28th Ave, coming in at second place. Big 7 has rated the...