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...

People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In

There are places in Oregon where you go to eat, and then there are places where you go to remember why you love food in the first place. Just outside Portland in Milwaukie, there’s a drive-in that has been quietly doing things right for decades. No gimmicks. No...

This Taco Truck Serves Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon And Locals Can’t Get Enough

I’ll be honest right up front. I’m a sucker for Mexican food. If I had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, Mexican would be right there at the top. The flavors, the variety, the balance of fresh ingredients and rich, slow-cooked meats. It just...
Oregon’s Jeff Merkley Urges U.S. to Join Allies in Recognizing Palestine as a State

Oregon’s Jeff Merkley Urges U.S. to Join Allies in Recognizing Palestine as a State

Oregon’s Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday introduced a resolution calling on the United States to formally recognize Palestine as a state — the first proposal of its kind to appear in the U.S. Senate, according to The Oregonian. Merkley’s measure, co-sponsored by several other Senate Democrats, asks President Donald Trump to recognize what it calls a “demilitarized Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel.” With Republicans holding the Senate majority and generally skeptical of a...

Wander Through Vibrant Wildflower Blooms on an Enchanting River Spring Trail in Oregon, Just Under 5 Miles Long

Boardwalks, old growth forest, pretty river views, educational displays and an underwater fish viewing area set this hiking area apart and make it a must visit spot.

Fall Is The Perfect Time To Soak At This Native Hot Spring Resort In Oregon

The water is packed with 32 healing minerals, and the warm autumn weather is ideal for soaking, as cool desert nights pair perfectly with the steamy springs.

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