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

by | May 5, 2026 | Entertainment, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Things To Do | 0 Comments

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

by | April 26, 2026 | Entertainment, Food, Food & Drink, Mt. Hood, Restaurants, Travel | 0 Comments

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

by | April 23, 2026 | Bend, Central Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Eugene, Featured, Food & Drink, Northern Oregon, Oregon Coast, Portland, Southern Oregon, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley | 0 Comments

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

by | April 23, 2026 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Portland, Restaurants, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley | 0 Comments

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

by | April 22, 2026 | Food & Drink, News, Restaurants | 0 Comments

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...
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Oregon State Parks Slaps $10 Parking Fee on Vista House as Tax Hikes Keep Rolling In

Oregon State Parks Slaps $10 Parking Fee on Vista House as Tax Hikes Keep Rolling In

by | Sep 26, 2025 |

If it feels like Oregon is inventing new ways to get into your wallet every week, you’re not imagining things. Hot on the heels of Gov. Tina Kotek’s push for what many are calling the largest tax increase in Oregon history, Oregon State Parks just announced yet another fee, this time at one of the state’s most iconic landmarks. Starting October 1, anyone hoping to enjoy the sweeping Columbia River Gorge views at Vista House and the Crown Point State Scenic Corridor will need to shell out $10...

Seven Perfect Rivers for Summer Tubing in Oregon

by | June 15, 2023 | Adventures | 0 Comments

Could there be a more...

12 Irresistible Photos of Oregon Rivers You Must See

by | April 13, 2020 | Adventures, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Forest Bathing, Interesting, Photography, Photos, Southern Oregon, Travel | 0 Comments

Oregon has incredible rivers...

See The Hidden Ski Resort You Probably Didn’t Know Existed On Mt Hood

by | January 24, 2023 | Adventures, Cabins, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, History, History, Interesting, Lodging, Mt. Hood, Ski/Snowboard, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

Most people who live in...

Memorial Day Golf Tournament On The Oregon Coast To Support Miracles For Kids

by | May 21, 2022 | Charity, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Interesting, Lincoln City, Lodging, Oregon Coast, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

This Memorial Day, Salishan...

Celebrate Christmas Under A Million Lights At Glow Eugene 2024

by | December 6, 2024 | Adventures, Christmas, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Holidays, Things To Do, Travel, Willamette Valley | 0 Comments

A million glowing lights, visits with Santa, good food, and great photo opportunities - this is one Christmas event you don't want to miss this year!

Your Ultimate 2024 Oregon Pumpkin Patch, Hayride & Maze Guide

by | October 7, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Events, Family Fun, Farm Visits, Featured, Festivals, Halloween, Holidays, Things To Do | 0 Comments

Pumpkins, hay slides, corn mazes, pumpkin cannons, tractor rides, and haunted mazes round out the list of awesome fall activities this year at our favorite Oregon pumpkin patches!

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.

8 Offbeat Oregon Towns That Make For A Perfect Spring Road Trip

8 Offbeat Oregon Towns That Make For A Perfect Spring Road Trip

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Whether you’re an art aficionado, an adrenaline junkie, or simply in search of a peaceful retreat, these eight towns promise a road trip filled with discovery and delight.

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!

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