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When headed out to camp, it's not just pitching a tent anymore and calling it good. Glamorous camping, also known as glamping, is the new buzz and has become hugely popular in the last few years. And in Oregon, from yurts to teepees, and now covered wagons, you have a...
I've never seen anything quite like this. And I've probably said that more than a few times about all sorts of unique places I've ventured to in Oregon. If there's one thing I know, this place is truly special. It's known as the Dee Wright Observatory, and the...
There's no shortage of unique places to stay in Oregon. We cover so many awesome little places to rest your head at night at That Oregon Life, and here's yet another hidden little gem you may want to check out in the near future. If I was road trippin' with someone, I...
When George and Versa Boyington used pancake batter to coat the hot dogs they sold at Rockaway Beach after their buns had been ruined by rain, they never dreamed their invention would become a national sensation. Lucky for us it did, and the Pronto Pup was born. Many...
Depending on where you are along the Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to Baja California, you will come across beautiful sand dollars. It's officially known as the Dendraster Excentricus and is a member of the order Clypeasteroida. This species of flattened burrowing sea...
Do you dream of the '90s? If so, next time you're in Bend you may want to reminisce a bit and check out Blockbuster video. That's right, in case you didn't know, miraculously there were still a few Blockbusters in business. In fact, just over a year ago I personally...
Summer is more than just a season, it's an experience, and your summer won't be complete without a trip to Wings And Waves Waterpark in McMinnville Oregon. This one of a kind waterpark in the scenic Willamette Valley is well worth the trip and the memories. Splashdown...
It wasn't until I took a road trip east, clear across Oregon, that I realized there was this whole other incredible world that I hadn't experienced. A part of Oregon that is unlike anything in the west and Eastern Oregon has some serious bragging rights. The scenic...
Most of us in Oregon are familiar with Portland's popular Saturday Market, but did you know Astoria has its own vibrant market every Sunday? The Astoria Sunday Market is an annual event that began in 2000 and was formed to revitalize Historic downtown Astoria and...
Crater Lake is the blue gem of the Oregon Cascades. People travel worldwide to see Crater Lake in all its shining blue glory, but not many realize how many awesome hiking trails are nearby, both inside and outside of the park. These trails won't disappoint and are the...
Sometimes nothing sounds better than an old-fashion burger and fries. Originally an A&W Drive-In, which closed in the late 1970's alongside other A&W's across Oregon, this building in Bend has been home to the Pilot Butte Drive-In since opening their doors in...
While the big hairy beast hasn't been caught yet, the trap has been set. If there was such a thing as a bigfoot trap, OF COURSE, it would be in Oregon. In fact, it's been here since 1974 when it was built. Said to be restored in 2006, this 10-foot-high cube of bolted...