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

by | April 17, 2026 | Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants | 0 Comments

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...
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One of the Tallest Douglas Firs on Earth, Oregon’s Doerner Fir, Still Burning Days After Fire

One of the Tallest Douglas Firs on Earth, Oregon’s Doerner Fir, Still Burning Days After Fire

by | Aug 19, 2025 |

One of Oregon’s tallest and most storied trees, the Doerner Fir in Coos County, caught fire on Saturday, Aug. 16. Standing at 325 feet, the massive Douglas fir is among the tallest known in the world, and now firefighters are working around the clock to preserve it, according to a report from OPB. The blaze was first reported at 2:30 p.m. on U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land east of Coquille. Crews from the Coos Forest Protective Association quickly responded, establishing a...

5 Of The Best Hiking Trails Near Lincoln City To Explore

by | May 28, 2020 | Adventures, Featured, Forest Bathing, Hiking, Interesting, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Travel | 0 Comments

Oregon is lucky to have a...

Seaside, Oregon Revealed: The Best Places to Eat, Play, and Stay

by | May 10, 2022 | Adventures, Beaches, Family Fun, Featured, Food & Drink, Hiking, History, History, Oregon Coast, Restaurants, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

Seaside, Oregon is a...

Wild, Wacky, And Fun – The Oregon Country Fair Is Going To Be Lit

by | June 25, 2024 | Adventures, Entertainment, Eugene, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

Puppets, belly dancers, parades, jugglers, live music, tightrope walkers and more! This is the best collection of vaudevillians since the 1920’s!

Tunnel 13 in Oregon Has a Dark History, And It’s Calling Your Name

by | April 4, 2017 | Hiking, Interesting, Southern Oregon, Things To Do | 1 Comment

It's known as the Siskiyou...

Cuddle With Kitties at Purrington’s Cat Lounge in Portland

by | November 27, 2019 | Drink, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Interesting, Portland, Portland, Restaurants, Things To Do | 0 Comments

If you're looking for an...

The Surreal Oregon Ranch That Offers Horse Riding, Swimming, And Breathtaking Views

by | June 6, 2024 | Adventures, Bend, Central Oregon, Entertainment, Family Fun, Featured, Horseback Riding, Interesting, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

The views from Brasada Ranch of the surrounding mountains and high desert are pretty amazing and a reason to visit all on their own. Add to that the pretty horses, miles of trails, golf, and all the nearby activities, and it's easy to see why this ranch resort wins so many awards.

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.

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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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