Mark Your Calendar for the Return of Oregon Coast’s Massive King Tides This November
Ever wonder what it’s like when the ocean decides to reclaim a bit more of Oregon? Picture driving through Depoe Bay, the waves surging high enough to cross the highway, sending seawater streaming past businesses and over parking lots. It’s not a storm surge or a flood in the usual sense—it’s a king tide, nature’s most dramatic high tide, and it’s a sight Oregonians never forget. King tides, also called perigean spring tides, happen only a few times a year when the moon and sun align with...
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.
Enjoy All-Day Breakfast at this Charming Diner in Oregon, Where the Coffee Is Always Fresh
It’s a melting pot, a people watching spot, and one of those really special places with comfort food so good that patrons have been coming back for 46 years.
Visit The Incredible Farm In Oregon Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Juicy Berries
Dappled light coming down through tree branches laden with juicy fruit, the smell of fresh air, the tinkle of laughter, and the sound of goats. Wait? Goats? Well it wouldn’t be a full farm experience if you didn’t get to visit some friendly farm animals while you’re there. Draper Girls Country Farm has made it their mission to open up the farming experience to you.
Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore on Oregon Coast
Officials are urging the public to avoid a stretch of the north Oregon coast after a dead humpback whale washed ashore Monday morning in Nehalem Bay State Park, just south of Manzanita. The...
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!
This Charming Pizzeria in the Mt. Hood Corridor Has Been Loved Since 1945
Hidden like a treasure among the verdant landscape of Oregon, just ten minutes east of Sandy on Highway 26, the Ivy Bear Family Pizzeria beckons travelers with its warm, rustic charm. This isn't...
The 50s Style Diner In Oregon That Will Have You Dancing The Twist
If you’re a fan of a classic 50’s-style diner with friendly service that makes you feel like you’ve just taken a step back in time, Punky’s in Medford is the place for you! This cute cafe is owned...
This Quirky Little Donut Shop In Oregon Will Give You The Finger
Having a bad day? Get up on the wrong side of the bed and need a laugh? There's a quirky little doughnut shop in southern Oregon that might help put a smile on your face. As you go through the drive...
Thousands of live sand dollars wash up on Oregon Coast
The sand dollar, or "sea biscuit" can vary from a rich reddish-brown to a vibrant shade of purple, and is hairy in its prime. It is one of the most beautiful and coolest things you can find when visiting the coast lines. They are a species of sea urchin, which is...
Nez Perce Tribe Reclaim 148 Acres Of Homeland In Joseph, Oregon
144 years after the Nez Perce were driven out of their homeland in the Wallowa Valley in Eastern Oregon, members of the tribe have returned to bless 148 acres of reclaimed land. After working for years to keep a connection to their ancestral land, the Nez Perce were...
This Gorgeous 111-Year-Old Church Is Now Home to Steeplejack Brewing
Brody Day and Dustin Harder wanted to create a space in Portland where the community could gather, and where everyone would feel welcome. The two spent two years making this dream become a reality and transforming a 111 year old empty Portland church building into a...
Bootleg Fire Perimeter Now 200 Miles, 281 Thousand Acres Burned
As of July 17th, 2021 the Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon (currently the nation's largest burning fire), has burned 281,208 acres, and has a fire perimeter of 200 miles. To give you an idea of how large the Bootleg fire is, it's larger than the size of Crater Lake...
Rare Opah Fish Found On Oregon Coast, Hasn’t Been Seen In Over 10 Years
Is this not one of the strangest and most unique fish you have ever seen? Recently, the manager of Seaside Aquarium, responded to a find on the north Oregon coast. Keith Chandler, called it "bizarre" after a witness described it as a strange fish lying around at...
Lincoln City Beach in Oregon Voted One of Best Beaches in US
Recently the beach in Lincoln City Oregon was voted one of the top 15 best beaches in the United States. With seven miles of soft sandy beaches in this small coastal town filled with charm, it's no wonder the beaches in Lincoln City rank in the top 15, and are also a...
Lincoln City, Oregon: Things To Do, Where To Stay, Where To Eat
Are you looking to explore Lincoln City, Oregon? You are at the right place. Lincoln City Beach was voted one of the best beaches in the US and has been one of Oregon's best kept secrets for decades. Picturesque sunsets, sandy beaches, gorgeous rainforests, and quaint...
This Dual Alpine Slide In Oregon Is The Perfect Summer Adventure
Mount Hood is a destination in the winter for snow activities, but not many realize there's an awesome adventure park to explore in the summer. One of our favorite summer attractions at Mt. Hood Skibowl is the half mile Dual Alpine Slide. This is the perfect summer...
Where to See Firework Shows on the Oregon Coast and Central Oregon in 2021
Happy Fourth of July Weekend from That Oregon Life and Scout Northwest! With record temperatures this year, Oregon and the great northwest are experiencing dryer seasons than usual. With this extreme weather, of course, all of us can do our part to be extra...
Heatwave Continues In Pacific Northwest As Salem Hits 117 Degrees
Oregon and Washington, along with several other states and parts of Canada have been baking in the historic heatwave this week. Sunday Canada broke it's high-temperature record when Lytton British Columbia reached 116 degrees. Monday Salem Oregon was listed as the...