Adventures

Southern Access To This Popular Oregon Waterfall Closed Until October

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, if you're planning a visit soon, it's important to note that...

Albany Man Busted for Keeping Cougar and Dangerous Wildlife in His Small Home

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 quiet Albany neighborhood! On August 14, Douglass made his first court appearance, facing a...

WalletHub Claims Oregon Is Among the Worst Places to Live – But Is It Really?

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 currently facing and is certainly not thrilled with some of the recent changes, I still...

Police Plead for Help in Finding 12-Year-Old Eugene Boy Believed to Be in Danger

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 danger. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has issued an alert regarding Chayton...

Oregon Shines as One of the Top U.S. States for Scenic Proposal Spots

The Oregonian reports that Oregon has been highlighted in a recent survey ranking the top 10 U.S. states for "picture-perfect" proposal spots. The survey, conducted by Nieuwe Casino, analyzed Instagram hashtags such as ‘#[location]engagement’, ‘#[location]proposal’, and ‘#[location]engaged’ across...
All the Things in Oregon That Can Kill You

All the Things in Oregon That Can Kill You

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 some caveats, of course. Not all of the flora, fauna, and...

See The Hidden Ski Resort You Probably Didn’t Know Existed On Mt Hood

See The Hidden Ski Resort You Probably Didn’t Know Existed On Mt Hood

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 heard of Cooper Spur Mountain Resort? Cooper Spur is hidden away on...

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