Study Confirms Campfire Smoke’s Primary Function Is Following That One Guy No Matter Where He Sits
In a groundbreaking revelation sure to devastate campers nationwide, researchers at the Institute of Outdoors Nuisance Studies confirmed Thursday that 100% of campfire smoke exists solely to stalk whichever poor bastard thought he was safe sitting by the fire. The peer-reviewed study, published in the prestigious Journal of Unnecessary Suffering, found that smoke particles form an almost sentient coalition to ensure maximum eye-watering, coughing, and “Jesus Christ, why me?” outbursts. “No...
TRAVEL
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.
Treat Yourself To Savory Fish & Chips At This Local Favorite Oregon Coast Food Truck
Perfectly fried fish and chips, fish tacos, and oh so delicious shrimp finacho are all reasons that this little red food truck will become your new favorite place to grab a bite to eat in Gold Beach.
An Oregon Coast Inn Has Earned a Spot in the 15 Best Beach Resorts in the US
The Stephanie Inn, situated along the picturesque Oregon coast, has earned yet another distinction to enhance its prestigious reputation. This 42-room haven in Cannon Beach is the sole establishment...
The Little Pink House That Serves Up Some Of The Best Breakfast In All Of Oregon
When you see fresh blueberry scones with a delicate lemon glaze coming out of the kitchen, you’ll think, ‘I really want to try that’.
FOOD & DRINK
Explore Oregon’s food and drink scene – from locally sourced ingredients to craft brews and award-winning wines. Plan your culinary adventure now!
Folks Line Up Around The Block For This 1920s Vintage Oregon Gas Station Turned Drive-In
The food is so good it should be criminal. With soft serve sundae's piled high with toppings, mouthwatering sandwiches, and salads almost too pretty to eat (but far too tasty not to enjoy), it's...
This Cozy Small Town Oregon Shop Serves The Most Mouthwatering Australian Meat Pies
Flaky, buttery crust surrounds delicious fillings like ground beef, lamb, and even kangaroo. If you want to try something different and utterly delicious, this is the spot!
New Food Cart Pod with Zero Alcohol Launches in Oregon, Just in Time For Spring
The Redmond Food Park has bloomed just in time for spring, offering a refreshing, alcohol-free gastronomic experience that's already garnering glowing reviews. This novel establishment has been...
Take A Fun Train Ride At This Popular Oregon Pumpkin Patch
As the air becomes cooler, the sun sets earlier and the leaves change to vibrant colors across Oregon, we are once again reminded fall time is here. While I personally love summer and warmer weather, I absolutely look forward to the autumn season. With so many pumpkin...
This Gorgeous Lookout Tower Is One Of Oregon’s Most Popular Places To Stay
We love sharing unique places to stay in Oregon. One of the most popular spots (and therefore hard to book), is a gorgeous 40-foot lookout tower located deep within the Umpqua National Forest, 10 miles outside of Tiller Oregon. Stunning Views From 40 Feet Up Located...
14 Oregon Cold Cases Submitted By That Oregon Life Followers
Only a week ago I wrote an article about a handful of Oregon Cold Cases that baffled me as much as the authorities still trying to solve them. When we posted the article, an overwhelming amount of That Oregon Life readers countered with their own cases in the comments...
The 4.1 Mile Astoria-Megler Bridge is the Longest of its Kind in USA
If there's ever a sight to see on Oregon's beautiful coast, offering beautiful views of the twinkling hills of Astoria and the majestic view of the mouth of the Columbia River, it is the Astoria-Megler Bridge. The traverse is a steel cantilever through a truss bridge...
14 Cold Cases In Oregon That Still Have Authorities Baffled
A cold case is defined as a homicide or murder that has been thoroughly investigated, with all leads exhausted, yet remains unsolved. Something about these scenarios is oddly captivating to the human psyche. I grew up watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid (can y'all...
In-N-Out Possibly Coming To Portland Metro Area
If you're in love with In-N-Out Burger's delicious fries and burgers and live in the Portland Metro area, you may soon be able to grab your favorite meal close to home. In-N-Out Bought A New Property In Tualatin Oregon The Portland Business Journal recently reported...
We Ate the Best Breakfast EVER in Lincoln City Oregon
When the original little red-painted building burned nearly to the ground in July 2019, a community mourned. The cafe was a pit stop en route to the coast for Oregonians since the 1920s. I remember visiting Otis Cafe at its old location on the way to visit friends in...
Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail: Trek From Corvallis All the Way to the Ocean
50 years in the making, numerous volunteers, thousands of hours (over 2,500 a year!), and permission from generous private landowners; this is what went into the making of the C2C. The non-profit "Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail" is a 60-mile journey through beautiful...
Four Of Our Favorite Relaxing Getaways In Oregon
Sometimes we need to take a step back from life for a moment and just breathe. One of our favorite ways to relax is to get out into nature or get out of town for the weekend. For some people, planning a weekend getaway and trying to find a good place to stay can be...
Oregon Initiative Seeks To Make Hunting And Fishing Illegal In Oregon
Initiative Petition 13 (IP 13) is a ballot initiative in Oregon aimed at removing many of the current exemptions to Oregon's animal cruelty laws. The petition needs to gather 112,020 signatures by July 2022 in order to be put on Oregon's general election ballot in...