The hike to Broken Top is an absolute gem in Oregon, offering some of the most stunning views of ponderosa pine tree forests, vibrant fields of wildflowers, and a strikingly turquoise lake nestled in the shadow of a vivid purple volcanic crater. While it's a must-do...
Oregon has no shortage of atmospheric old hotels, historic theatres, lighthouses, military sites, and cemeteries. This fall-ready guide collects 16 places tied to enduring ghost stories and local legends—plus practical notes for visiting responsibly.A note on the...
Oregon's only national park is a surprisingly dangerous place, and a number of people have died there. Several of these left only bones behind to help us understand what caused their death. Crater Lake, Oregon’s only national park, has a worldwide reputation...
For broader context: Fairview wasn’t a psychiatric hospital, but its history belongs in Oregon’s larger reckoning with institutional care. Our investigation into what happened as Oregon closed its mental hospitals follows the promise of community treatment—and the gap...
Recently I came across the Primrose Bus Conversion at TinyHouseBlog.com, and knew this was something I had to share with our readers at That Oregon Life. I reached out to the couple, Karin and Joseph Beal of Bend, Oregon, and asked if they would be interested in...
