This Family-Run Portland Deli Has Been Serving Old-World German Flavor for Decades

Some food cravings refuse to be ignored. When you want a sandwich that feels filling in the soul as much as the stomach or a bratwurst that actually tastes the way it should there is one Portland spot that comes up again and again. It does not rely on trends or flash....

This Family Owned Pizza And Brew Stop Along The McKenzie River Is Quickly Becoming An Oregon Favorite

Driving east of Springfield along the McKenzie Highway is one of those Oregon experiences that never really gets old. The trees close in, the river runs alongside you, and suddenly you are surrounded by some of the most iconic outdoor spots in the state. Tucked right...

If You Love Steak, This Oregon Steakhouse Is Your 2026 Destination

As we head into a brand-new year, more Oregonians are thinking less about resolutions and more about experiences. The kind you do not scroll past and forget, but actually remember years later. If 2026 is the year you finally stop saying someday and start saying let’s...

Steak Lovers All Across Oregon Are Making a Point to Visit This Iconic Steakhouse

Some restaurants open quietly, find their rhythm, and slowly build a following. Others seem to arrive fully formed, already humming with energy, conversation, and word-of-mouth momentum. Lately in Eugene, Kennedy’s Steakhouse falls firmly into the second category....

This Cozy Little Spot In Oregon Honors Nearly A Century Of Italian Family Cooking

If you have ever driven down Hilyard Street in Eugene and missed the unassuming building with the warm glow spilling from its windows, it is time to slow down and take a closer look. Inside, you will find Café Med, a family-run Italian restaurant where nearly a...

Discover a Secret Jungle Gym in the Heart of the Oregon Coast Rainforest

You know you're in for a full fledged adventure when you start hooking up to a zipline for a quick zip across a lake before you even get into the aerial park.

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Check Out These Gorgeous Central Oregon Lakes By Wave Runner Or Pontoon Boat

Check Out These Gorgeous Central Oregon Lakes By Wave Runner Or Pontoon Boat

Central Oregon has dozens of pretty lakes to explore with your friends and family this summer. From Wickiup Reservoir, to Paulina Lake which sits inside a collapsed caldera of a volcano, and Lava Lake which sits on the gorgeous Cascade Lakes scenic byway, it would...

Podcast: Nature is RAD. Let’s talk about Crater Lake!

Podcast: Nature is RAD. Let’s talk about Crater Lake!

Today on the 3rd podcast installment, my good friend Kingsley and I discussed everything from Crater Lake and ecotherapy to The Goonies! We are broadcasting live from Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast at Scout Northwest in the Lincoln City Outlet Mall. Make sure and...

Video: Adorable Cat In Pack Loves Hiking With Her Owner

Video: Adorable Cat In Pack Loves Hiking With Her Owner

We do our best here at That Oregon Life to steer you away from the massive stream of negativity we are bombarded with daily by corporate media. So when I come across something like this, I of course would be doing you all a disservice if I did not share it! According...

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