Oregon's Willamette Valley has been included in Time magazine's World's Greatest Places 2023 list, which features 50 of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. The valley is known for its impressive and extensive winery scene, and was described as "the...
A Portland staple, a restaurant that everyone knows by name. If you haven't been there, you know someone who has, or it's on your list of places to “must dine''. Ringside Steakhouse has been in the neighborhood since 1944, and has been wowing patrons near and...
Nestled along the Clackamas River, mingled in with giant basalt boulders, and enveloped in old growth oak trees, you will find a dining experience that is beckoning you. Your next date night or perhaps birthday dinner is calling out by name, Stone Cliff Inn. You...
Located at the southern end of the Willamette River in Clackamas County, Oregon City is a historic character in and of itself. Located south of Portland, the town is situated just below the majestic Willamette Falls, which has played a significant role in the...
Central Oregon. Arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Oregon, picturesque with the snow capped mountains, high desert plains, and holding an average of about 158 days of clear skies per year. What better way to spend one of those clear days taking in the views...
The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival is returning this April for the first time since 2019, and it's going to be awesome! This is the festival's 40th year, and will feature delicious coastal cuisine, over 100 hand crafted art vendors, and local Oregon...
Zip lines, whitewater rafting, incredible wineries, mountain biking, pretty hikes and incredible vistas: Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley is a hub for adventure and relaxation. One of our favorite things to do in the Rogue Valley is take a zip line tour with Rogue...
Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner Oregon is well known for it's beautiful scenery, good wine, and sustainable wine production practices. Visitors enjoy the expansive patio and viewing Mary's Peak from the 65-foot lookout tower, but now there's a new way to enjoy...
Sustainability is the name of the game at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner Oregon, just outside of Salem. Founder Jim Bernau believes Pinot Noir made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply tastes better. From introducing...
The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...
From the exterior, the three vintage grain bins at the center of the farm look like typical utilitarian structures one would see on almost any back road in the state of Oregon. Go inside, however, and you'll find something truly amazing. Rural Yamhill County is a...
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...