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Have you had a chance to visit the High Desert Museum yet in Bend, Oregon? This awesome museum focuses on history, nature, and the culture of Oregon's High Desert, and it continually develops new and interesting…
Updated August 2026: Amanda’s Trail is both a steep Oregon Coast hike and a memorial route. It passes through the forest between Yachats and Cape Perpetua, crosses the 142-foot Amanda Creek suspension bridge and reaches the…
Every year Yelp puts out a top 100 list of restaurants so you'll always be up to date on the absolute best spots to eat in the United States. This year three Portland, Oregon restaurants made…
Joseph, Oregon is a beautiful small town nestled in the Wallowa Mountains. With its stunning scenery and friendly community, it's no wonder it attracts so many visitors each year and made the list of top 20…
Eastern Oregon has hundreds of gorgeous trails to explore. One of the most interesting trails in this part of our beautiful state leads to a dramatic geological wonder: Twin Pillars in the Ochoco National Forest. If…
Rugged beauty, adventure, and a thriving art scene make Joseph one of our top picks for places to visit in Oregon this year. Recently Joseph was ranked in the top 20 most beautiful small towns in…
Ever wondered about all the dangerous, venomous, poisonous, and toxic stuff Oregon has to offer? We have too. Therefore, That Oregon Life has compiled a list of MOST of those things in one handy article with…
Brix Grill and Chill is a popular restaurant located in Roseburg, Oregon known for delicious food and a chill atmosphere. Brix is a local favorite and well worth a visit when passing through Roseburg. Brix Grill…
Have you ever wanted to go skydiving but have been too scared to try it out? Jumping out of a plane can be intimidating, but you can still get the experience and adrenaline rush at iFLY…
Most people who live in Oregon have heard of Mount Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood Skibowl and Timberline Lodge. All of these are prime spots for winter and summer recreation on Mount Hood, but have you ever…
Farmers grow a lot of different crops across our beautiful state: from grapes and sweet cherries, to coastal cranberries, red clover, pears, lavender, and more. None of these crops would flourish without bees however. Bees are…
One of my personal favorite places to visit when on the southern Oregon Coast is the Barnacle Bistro. As my lady and I were staying in Bandon, Oregon, we headed down to Gold Beach a good…
