An unique and beautifully luxurious oasis in the heart of Central Oregon's high desert, Pronghorn Club offers families the comfort and convenience of vacation homes, the fun of a family resort, and the excitement of a full-scale outdoor adventure outfit. The primary draw of the Pronghorn Club is its signature Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course and (private) Tom Fazio course. Charlie (the … [Read more...]
Bend’s High Desert Museum
August 7, 2011 By
Located on Highway 97 just outside Bend, Oregon and minutes away from the all-seasons resort of Sunriver, the High Desert Museum makes for an ideal pit stop en route through Central Oregon or a great half-day activity while vacationing in this family vacation hot spot. With indoor and outdoor exhibits, wildlife shows, and walking paths, families can easily spend most of a day here. (If you … [Read more...]
Family travels in my own backyard: Crater Lake to the Rogue River
June 21, 2011 By
If gas or airline prices are keeping you closer to home this summer, you're not alone. Soaring prices and family commitments necessitate staying in our home region of Southern Oregon this July, too, but we're not letting it stop us from getting away from it all...sort of. We picked a weekend, circled it on the calendar, and created an outdoor family adventure itinerary that won't take us more than … [Read more...]
Oregon Sea Lion Caves
April 25, 2011 By
The Oregon Coast's famed sea lion caves (91560 Hwy. 101 N., Florence) can be found eleven miles north of Florence, Oregon on scenic Highway 101. A great pit stop for families traveling this windy, windswept stretch of coastline, the caves offer not only a chance to get out of the car, get some sea air, and explore, but also to experience a true rarity: the world's largest sea lion … [Read more...]
Stanton Park, Douglas County Oregon
April 22, 2011 By
This review of Stanton Park has been submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader, Anne. A regional park that is good for an hour's respite from the car, the Stanton Park in Douglas County, Oregon has a day use area with a nice playground and big grassy area. It's located on the banks of the Umpqua River in Canyonville, and includes a campground with immaculate toilets/showers. We were feeling … [Read more...]
Douglas County Museum, Roseburg OR
April 8, 2011 By
This review of Douglas County Museum has been submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader, Anne. The Douglas County Museum in Roseburg, OR (123 Museum Drive) is a full-scale, quality museum in a small town. Its exhibits detail the Umpqua Valley history going back 12,000 years, and displays collections that appeal to adults and kids alike. It's located adjacent to the fairgrounds, just off … [Read more...]
Running Y Ranch Resort
March 17, 2011 By
Located outside the town of Klamath Falls, Oregon just north of the California border, the Running Y Ranch is many things in one beautiful, pine-forested package: luxury retreat, golf resort, Western-style ranch, family getaway, and romantic hideaway. It's out-of-the-way location on the shores of Upper Klamath Lake lends itself to a feeling of relaxation and restfulness that met us at the door and … [Read more...]
Thimbleberry Cabin: winter escape in Southern Oregon Cascades
March 10, 2011 By
For a year-round mountain getaway in the Northwest, families can't beat the Southern Oregon Cascades. Easy to access from I-5 (to Highway 140), this region south of Crater Lake National Park and west of Klamath Falls is rich with national forest land, lakes, and recreation. We love the area's 'off-the-beaten-path' feel (and the fact that it's only a few short hours from several Oregon cities)! … [Read more...]
Best Ski Towns: Bend, Oregon
February 25, 2011 By
Up next in Pit Stops for Kids' series on best ski towns for families is Bend, Oregon. Not only is this central Oregon high desert town ideally situated at the base of Mt. Bachelor and the Sisters peaks, it offers much more than downhill skiing: families will find plenty to do biking, river rafting, and fishing in the summer months and skating, sledding, and spotting wildlife in the … [Read more...]
Timberline Lodge and ski resort
February 7, 2011 By
If you're looking for a Pacific Northwest ski resort experience that will really impress while remaining kid and family-friendly, you'll want to book an overnight ski package at Timberline Lodge, a ski-in and ski-out resort nestled on the slopes of Timberline in Oregon's Mt. Hood area. We love Timberline Lodge's historic beauty, cozy rooms, and majestic views, but the best thing is, guests … [Read more...]
