This Historic Oregon Tavern Dating Back To 1922 Is Still A Local Favorite Today

If you blink, you might miss it. Tucked away along a quiet country road outside Hillsboro, surrounded by open farmland and a slower pace of life, sits a red building that has been feeding Oregonians for more than a century. There’s no big city buzz here, no trendy...

This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed

There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest food stops in Oregon. That’s exactly how many people discover Zigzag...

The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026

We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations from friends all over the state, we realized that wasn't going to work....

This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979

There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case quietly calls your name before you even sit down. In Tigard, Oregon, that...

New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds

If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is going to feel like it’s right in the neighborhood. In-N-Out Burger is...
Gresham Woman Shot While Helping Stranger Outside Bar, Doctors Unsure If She’ll Walk Again

Gresham Woman Shot While Helping Stranger Outside Bar, Doctors Unsure If She’ll Walk Again

As reported by FOX 12 Oregon, a 30-year-old Gresham woman may never walk again after being shot while trying to help a stranger who was being attacked outside a bar early Sunday morning. Myranda Rice, a mother of two young girls, remains hospitalized after being struck by a bullet that passed through her stomach and into her spine while she attempted to break up a fight outside the Division Sports Pub around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. The injury left her paralyzed. “She lost a kidney, so she’s...

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23 Must See Waterfall Hikes Oregon You Can’t Miss in 2023

23 Must See Waterfall Hikes Oregon You Can’t Miss in 2023

Oregon is a treasure trove of natural wonders, with a bounty of stunning waterfalls that are waiting to be discovered. While Multnomah Falls might be the most renowned among them, there are many other awe-inspiring falls that are equally captivating. We've compiled a...

Sleep Overnight In Oregon’s Finest Treehouse Resort

Sleep Overnight In Oregon’s Finest Treehouse Resort

With warm weather right around the corner, many are looking to get out and explore new places. If you're tired of staying at the same resorts, bed & breakfasts, and hotels it's time to check out this treehouse hotel in Oregon! This 'treesort' is the perfect unique...

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