Every once in a while, a potential pit stop surprises me. We'd traveled Oregon's I-5 stretch countless times before we took the opportunity to visit Wildlife Safari outside Winston, Oregon. Why the delay? I tend to be suspicious of roadside animal … [Read more...]
Best ski towns: Ashland, Oregon
February 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
A friendly community with a small-town yet academic atmosphere, Ashland, Oregon makes our list of Best Ski Towns despite the fact that it's a full 20-minute commute from the slopes. What it lacks in proximity to powder it more than makes up for in … [Read more...]
Searching for Bigfoot on Collings Mountain
January 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
On a dreary but warm day in January, we skipped the ski slopes to brave a wintery hike skirting Applegate Lake near Ruch, Oregon. Our destination? A bona fide Bigfoot trap. Located along the Collings Mountain trail in the Rogue River National Forest, … [Read more...]
Urban Monkey Air Park
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's official: air parks are my new favorite pit stops! What could be better than indoor, wall-to-wall trampolines to get energy out while on a family road trip?! Urban Monkey Air Park in Grants Pass, OR is a medium-sized facility with a large … [Read more...]
Kimpton holiday weekend giveaway: a stay at Hotel Monaco Portland
December 8, 2011 By 90 Comments
Last weekend, I joined four fellow travel bloggers in experiencing five distinct Hotel Monaco properties in five cities across the country for a family holiday getaway. We loved our stays so much, we want your family to experience your own Kimpton … [Read more...]
The MaiZe at the Pumpkin Patch
October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A fun outing for kids of all ages, the MaiZe at The Pumpkin Patch consists of acres of twisting, turning stalks that kept our group of kids entertained (and lost!) for nearly an hour. Located on picturesque Sauvie Island about 10 minutes from … [Read more...]
Wildlife Images, Grants Pass OR
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A Southern Oregon gem, Wildlife Images is an animal rehabilitation center located off I-5 near Grants Pass. If you have an animal lover in your car, this is a pit stop that's not to be missed! Open year round, the facility is beautiful, peaceful, and … [Read more...]
Little People, Big World’s Roloff Farms
October 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're a fan of the TLC program "Little People, Big World", you'll want to make a stop off I-5 this fall season to tour Matt Roloff's very own family travel destination, The Roloff Farms, which he opened to the public earlier this month (to remain … [Read more...]
The Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Oregon Vortex, location of the House of Mystery is described as a natural wonder. A spherical field of force half above the ground and half below the ground, it amazes both kids and scientists alike. A guide takes visitors on a tour … [Read more...]
Legoland California’s Star Wars miniland and water park
August 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
While we were in Southern California last week, I had the opportunity to stop by one of our favorite theme parks for the younger set: Legoland California. We love Legoland for their whimsical, primarily-colored theme, their young … [Read more...]
