by Danielle Denham | Feb 5, 2026 | Conservation, Featured, News
One of the Pacific Northwest’s most photographed waterfalls is officially on the market, and it’s setting off alarm bells across the state. That Oregon Life has been writing about this beloved spot since 2016, and ten years ago, I couldn't have imagined that I'd be...
by Tyler James | Feb 4, 2026 | Humor, News, Satire
There are Oregon towns you pass through.There are Oregon towns you stay in for a bit.And then there are Oregon towns that quietly enroll you in something permanent. Nobody ever announces they’re staying forever. They say things like “just for now,” or “until I figure...
by Tyler James | Feb 4, 2026 | News, Weather
Winter in Oregon is usually defined by momentum. Snow builds steadily through December and January, storms reinforce one another, and by February the mountains are locked into a rhythm that carries them through spring. This year, that rhythm never materialized. As...
by Tyler James | Feb 4, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
After hearing about Sushi PURE from enough friends that it started to feel intentional, my wife and I finally went in. It had reached that point where people were no longer casually recommending it. They were insisting. Best sushi in Eugene. Don’t wait any longer....
by Danielle Denham | Feb 3, 2026 | Adventures
For generations of Portlanders, Music Millennium hasn’t just been a place to buy records. It has been a classroom, a sanctuary, a launchpad, and a second home for anyone whose life tilted toward music the moment the needle hit vinyl. This week, longtime owner Terry...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 2, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
If Portland had a “living museum” where you could eat the exhibits, it would be Huber’s. This place has been feeding and watering Oregon since 1879, back when downtown was still rough-edged and river-soaked and a saloon lunch counter could make you a loyal customer...
by Tyler James | Feb 2, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
I don’t remember the very first time I ate at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, but I do remember the feeling. Cold coastal air outside, that familiar hunger that shows up after time near the ocean, and the relief of sitting down somewhere that feels settled and confident...
by Tyler James | Feb 2, 2026 | Adventures
There’s a moment when you step inside Mill End Store when your eyes need a second to adjust. The space opens wider than expected, the ceiling lifts, and suddenly you’re surrounded by fabric in every direction. Rows stretch farther than your brain anticipates, color...
by Tyler James | Feb 1, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants
Along I-84, where Boardman mostly registers as a quick exit and a stretch of open sky, sits a place that has quietly outlasted trends, chains, and entire versions of the town itself. C & D Drive In does not try to impress you at first glance. It does not need to....
by Tyler James | Jan 31, 2026 | Adventures, Beaches, Oregon Coast, Travel
There’s something deeply compelling about a beach you have to earn. And on the Oregon Coast, few places capture that feeling quite like Tunnel Beach. Though it’s no longer a total secret, Tunnel Beach still feels like one. Reaching it requires stepping away from the...
