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Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small, but it offers big adventures and an even bigger dose of Oregon's coastal beauty. Tucked just five miles south of Cannon Beach, this scenic spot is more than…
Get ready to watch the skies burst with vibrant colors and soaring artistry as the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival returns this September 7-8, 2024. Held on the sandy shores of the D River State Recreation…
Ever wanted to take a stunning train ride through Oregon's gorgeous landscape in fall? Sumpter Valley Railroad has you covered with fall and Halloween rides.
Bonfires, hayrides, pumpkins, and oh yeah, did we mention the massive eight acre corn maze? This is one of Portland's favorite spots to visit year after year as the weather turns cool in the fall.
I never dreamed in a million years, when starting "That Oregon Life" ten years ago with the idea of celebrating all the best parts of Oregon, that I would find myself, a decade later, alongside random…
Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton revealed on Wednesday that rookie Bo Nix will take on the role of starting quarterback for the team this season. Nix, 24, was the Broncos' first-round pick in this year's…
Oregon’s volcanic landscape can produce beautiful opal-bearing material, but a great rockhounding day starts with an important distinction: a known opal locality is not automatically a public collecting site. Some Oregon opal sites are historic mines,…
If you're searching for a family outing that blends the great outdoors with a dash of wild excitement, this one-of-a-kind drive-through experience should be your adventure radar. Hidden away just across the Columbia River Gorge from…
Drift Creek Falls is one of the most lovely trails near Lincoln City, offering hikers a serene journey through Oregon's lush coastal rainforests, across a dramatic suspension bridge, and ending at a stunning 75-foot waterfall. However,…
In a scene straight out of Jumanji or another wild adventure movie, a 68-year-old man named Robert Douglass Junior is accused of secretly harboring a whole menagerie of wild animals right in the middle of a…
Living in Oregon certainly comes with its challenges, but when you look at the big picture, I’d say we’ve got it pretty damn good here. As someone who fully acknowledges the many challenges our state is…
At That Oregon Life, the safety and well-being of missing children is one of our highest priorities. We want to bring attention to a 12-year-old foster child who is currently missing and believed to be in…
