That Oregon Life

02/02/2025

🚨 Lost Oregon History: The Forgotten Pixieland Theme Park 🚨

We’re excited to share with you some exclusive photographs from Danielle at That Oregon Life—photos she recently came across of her family at Pixieland, Oregon’s long-lost amusement park! 🎠✨

Jerry and Lu Parks had big dreams in 1964. They already owned one of the most famous restaurants on the Oregon Coast, but they envisioned something even bigger—a magical theme park that could become Oregon’s very own Knott’s Berry Farm or Disneyland.

They called it Pixieland. 🧚‍♂️🏰

Though Pixieland ultimately closed its doors, its memory still lives on in the hearts of those who experienced its charm. And thanks to rare vintage photos like the ones Danielle found, we can take a peek back in time!

📖 Read more below ⬇️

02/02/2025

A Boring man was left completely stunned after his lengthy, all-caps social media rant failed to immediately convince a stranger to change their entire worldview.

Boring, Oregon — In what experts are calling an unprecedented failure of logic and reason, a local man in Boring, Oregon, was left completely stunned after his lengthy, all-caps social media rant f

02/02/2025

Under the new “Restorative Criminal Justice Initiative,” residents are encouraged to engage in “meaningful dialogue” with perpetrators rather than resorting to outdated methods like calling the police.

Faced with an unprecedented rise in crime, Portland’s City Council has taken decisive action—by officially decriminalizing all crime. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, officials opted to rem

02/01/2025

It’s happened again. Another “Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Oregon” article has hit the internet, and, in a shocking turn of events that no one could have possibly predicted, Gresham has once again been left off the list.

It’s happened again. Another “Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Oregon” article has hit the internet, and, in a shocking turn of events that no one could have possibly predicted, Gresham has once again

02/01/2025

Despicable.

02/01/2025

02/01/2025

THIS RAIN IS AWESOME. 💦

01/31/2025

"We’re confident this is the right choice for everyone. Plus, let’s be honest, it’s gonna look pretty dope next to Smith Rock.”

In a move no one saw coming—yet somehow makes complete sense in the most Oregon way possible—state officials have confirmed that Haystack Rock is being relocated to Central Oregon, where it will be

01/31/2025

“And don’t even get me started on Courtney Love,” Dawson continued, leaning forward like he was about to deliver some mind-blowing revelation. “She grew up in Portland."

01/31/2025

The two were at the local skate park, where Dawson had been watching his 17-year-old son, Jason, attempt tricks between half-hearted lectures on “real music.”

EUGENE, OR — Local dad and self-proclaimed ‘grunge historian’ 43-year-old Mike Dawson spent the better part of Saturday afternoon explaining to his teenage son that Eugene was basically Seattle back

01/31/2025

To finalize the rankings, 85 self-proclaimed travel influencers were sent to visit [Oregon Town] and conduct an in-depth evaluation, which mostly involved taking selfies in front of the town’s only mural and determining whether the local coffee shop had an Instagram-worthy interior.

Yet another Oregon town has been thrust into the national spotlight, thanks to Quaint Living Weekly, a prestigious, possibly AI-generated publication that, despite its apparent influence, no one has

01/30/2025

PORTLAND, OR — It’s been nearly two years since Oregon officially joined the rest of the country in allowing self-serve gas, but for Gary Thurman, a 36-year-old lifelong Oregonian, the adjustment has

01/30/2025

You’ll inevitably be asked “What’s your favorite IPA?” The wrong answer (anything light, fruity, or God forbid, a lager) will expose you instantly.

So, you’ve found yourself in Oregon, the land of towering evergreens, infinite Columbia Sportswear jackets, and an IPA selection that makes most 5-star Michelin restaurant wine lists look concise. T

01/30/2025

Here’s how to suggest a hike with enthusiasm—while ensuring it never actually happens.

Full proof guide below 👇

01/30/2025

“Sometimes, when I’m driving, I just start wondering… Who am I, really?” Wynwood mused, holding up traffic at a steady 62 mph in his silver Subaru Outback.

SALEM, OR — A new study has confirmed what every frustrated driver on I-5 already suspected: for many Oregonians, the left lane isn’t a place for efficient travel—it’s a sacred space for deep persona

01/30/2025

"Salem does, in fact, have a Capitol building, there isn’t much else to say about it,” Kotek stated. “It has a big gold guy on top. You can take a tour. That’s about it.”