Oregon is a beautiful destination for travelers who enjoy exploring the great outdoors. With its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, waterfalls, and coastline, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can hike through Crater Lake National Park, explore the Columbia River Gorge, and visit the famous Multnomah Falls. Oregon is also known for its vibrant cities, like Portland, where you can experience world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Whether you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast or a city dweller, Oregon has something to offer for your next adventure.
I'm a serious Oregon history buff, especially when it comes to the lost, forgotten, and slightly wacky. Occasionally I find the time to write about the ones with special meaning to me, like lost treasure legends, roadside oddities, and entire areas that have now...
While Wizard Falls itself no longer exists, there is still a kind of magic here. Located down the Metolius River from Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon, the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery is surrounded by lush forests and campgrounds. Visitors give the area rave...
Many beer lovers may be disappointed to hear the Oregon Brewers Festival team has canceled Oregon Brew Fest, which was expected to happen in Portland, July 2023. One of the most popular beer festivals on the West Coast is an annual event, taking place at Tom McCall...
If you're looking for some delicious food and a cozy spot to grab a beer while in Track Town, Oregon, look no further. Located at the Fifth Street Market on 5th Ave in Eugene, the McKenzie & Steelhead Brewery has been serving up great food and award winning beers...
Dotted along the Oregon Coast you will find no shortage of motels, hotels, or boutique places to rest your head. But if you want to stay at a place that feels familiar and warm, inviting and elegant. A place that knows it's 5 star, but doesn’t brag. One that truly...
If you're in the mood for a mouth watering burger and thick old fashioned milkshakes, you really can't beat Jasper's Cafe in Medford, Oregon. Jasper's serves up wildly delicious burger combinations and offers up a wide variety of meats, from local grass fed beef to...
Looking for an old school pizza joint that offers pizza you simply can't stop eating, that you may not even have heard about? Look no further than Joey's Pizza in Springfield. Don't ask why, but almost 10 years after starting That Oregon Life, I have yet to write...
When you are headed to one of Oregon's favorite coastal towns, Newport, the Fishtails Cafe is an absolute must if you are looking for a good meal. Open seven days a week until 4pm, you will surely not be disappointed when visiting Fishtails. The small coastal town has...
Brookings is an awesome little town to visit on the Oregon coast, but many travelers don't know it has a secret: it's home to the fabulous Wild River Pizza, a third generation pizza parlor that has gourmet pizza, craft beer, delicious sandwiches, and 'brownies to die...
One quick stop off interstate 5 in Roseburg and you will be in burger and shake heaven. Pete's Drive-in Burgers is one of those old school classic style restaurants, where you can pull up in your car and be served right from the drivers seat! At Pete's Drive-in...
Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery for a few days or you’re interested in exploring Clackamas County, this one-of-a-kind Airbnb in Oregon may be just what you're looking for. At the time of writing this, the property is now available to rent at your...
Secure your things now if you're in the Oregon Coast area, as a rapid cyclogenesis, commonly referred to as a bomb cyclone is expected to give birth in the Pacific sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday. With a major storm that is expected to rapidly intensify,...