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For years, the chairlifts at Spout Springs Ski Area have sat still in the mountains of northeastern Oregon, quietly weathering snowstorms, summers, and the passing of time. But now, after nearly a decade without lift operations,…
If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the high…
We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew…
There’s something about a drive-in movie theater that feels like stepping into a different era. The glow of a giant outdoor screen. The hum of car radios. The smell of popcorn drifting through warm evening air.…
There are places in Oregon where time doesn’t just slow down… it quietly slips away altogether. I discovered one of those places the moment I stepped aboard a vintage train in the tiny town of Elgin.…
This is one of those spots where you'll definitely want to bring your camera to capture photos, as well as binoculars to take in all the stunning scenery.
Explore Oregon’s 106 mile Elkhorn Scenic Byway through Sumpter, Granite, and Anthony Lakes, with fall road tips and historic detours for 2026.
Deeper than the Grand Canyon, rich in Native legend, steeped in tragedy, and overflowing with fierce beauty, these are the untold stories of Hells Canyon in Oregon.
Serving Baker City since 1960, Burger Bob’s is an old-fashioned drive-in dishing out juicy burgers, crispy fries, and thick milkshakes, all made fresh and worth the wait.
Eagle Cap is the kind of spot where locals celebrate birthdays and travelers feel like they’ve found a hidden gem, especially when craving a big, juicy, made-from-scratch burger.
In recent months, reports of mysterious lights and so-called drones have captured attention across the United States. From glowing orbs hovering over remote areas to strange aerial formations spotted in Oregon’s vast wilderness, and even in…
The combination of mouthwatering comfort food, ice cream and pie, along with a rich local history, makes Austin House a standout spot to check out in eastern Oregon.
