by Jessica Tomlinson | Feb 20, 2024 | Featured, News
In the past six years, Oregon State Police have come across quite a few alligators in Oregon being kept as pets. Recently they seized an alligator that had been kept as a pet for 13 years in Springfield, Oregon. In Oregon, there are many types of animals that are...
by Tyler James | Jun 23, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Travel, Western Oregon
Nestled in the heart of Springfield, Oregon is Fins Drive In, a delightful blast from the past. From its mouthwatering burgers and shakes to its vibrant vintage ambiance, this iconic eatery takes you on a nostalgic journey to a bygone era. Fins Drive In - A Trip Back...
by Danielle Denham | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Willamette Valley
Located just off Main Street in Springfield, Oregon, the Kona Café Hawaiian Barbecue has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike for as long as I can remember. If you're looking for a taste of the islands in the Pacific Northwest, Kona Café is the place to be....
by Tyler James | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured, Food & Drink, Interesting, News
One of our most favorite places to eat, in my hometown of Springfield, Oregon, has helped a homeless man get off the streets. Addi Farnsworth, who owns Addi's Diner, raised over $1,500 in three months to buy the man, Bob Ady an RV. "Finally came to the spot where I...
by Tyler James | Jan 9, 2023 | Eugene, Featured, Food & Drink, Things To Do, Western Oregon
Looking for an old school pizza joint that offers pizza you simply can't stop eating, that you may not even have heard about? Look no further than Joey's Pizza in Springfield. Don't ask why, but almost 10 years after starting That Oregon Life, I have yet to write...