by Tyler James | Jan 6, 2023 | Adventures, Interesting, Portland, Things To Do, Travel, Western Oregon
Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery for a few days or you’re interested in exploring Clackamas County, this one-of-a-kind Airbnb in Oregon may be just what you're looking for. At the time of writing this, the property is now available to rent at your...
by Danielle Denham | Jan 6, 2023 | Food & Drink
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" list, 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. "Mom...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jan 4, 2023 | News, Politics
On November 8th, 2022, Oregonians voted to pass Measure 114, a new law that would change requirements to purchase and own a firearm. This measure was supposed to go into effect on December 8th, 2022, but as of January 4th, 2023, the measure has not gone into effect,...
by Tyler James | Jan 3, 2023 | Featured, News, Oregon Coast
Secure your things now if you're in the Oregon Coast area, as a rapid cyclogenesis, commonly referred to as a bomb cyclone is expected to give birth in the Pacific sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday. With a major storm that is expected to rapidly intensify,...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jan 3, 2023 | Adventures
Thick juicy beef patties with Tillamook cheese, perfectly seasoned curly fries, and over a dozen flavors of milkshakes made with Umpqua ice cream have made Big Jim's Drive-In a local favorite since 1966. If you're driving through The Dalles in Oregon, you can't skip a...
by Jessica Tomlinson | Jan 1, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Interesting, Restaurants
Mouthwatering beef burgers with local Oregon beef and cheese sounds like the perfect meal. Add to that a Korean twist, and you have Five Stars Family Burger in Cornelius, Oregon. These juicy burgers will slap your taste buds and leave you coming back for more. Five...
by Tyler James | Dec 31, 2022 | Beyond Oregon, Camping, Featured, Interesting, Lodging, Travel
Fully funded on Indiegogo, the Oculis Lodge is expected to open in April of 2023 in the Cascade mountains of Washington. These stargazing domes will offer the opportunity to get out into nature 'glamping' style with all the luxuries of a hotel, including private...
by Tyler James | Dec 31, 2022 | Featured, Food & Drink, News
Move out of the way New York! According to travel website Big 7 and their list of the 50 best pizza restaurants in the world, a popular pizzeria in Portland has made the cut. Specifically, Ken's Artisan Pizza on 28th Ave, coming in at second place. Big 7 has rated the...
by Danielle Denham | Dec 31, 2022 | Central Oregon, Featured, News, Press Release
If you're looking to enter Oregon's beautiful Crater Lake National Park this year, make sure to have a card or mobile payment system in place. As of January 2023, visitors will no longer be able to enter the park with paper money. A statement from the National Park...
by Megan Fisk | Dec 31, 2022 | Central Oregon, Drink, Events, Family Fun, Food, Food & Drink, Music, Oregon Wine, Road Trips, Things To Do, Travel
Central Oregon. Arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Oregon, picturesque with the snow capped mountains, high desert plains, and holding an average of about 158 days of clear skies per year. What better way to spend one of those clear days taking in the views...
