We’ve stayed at Oregon’s Sunriver Resort more than a few times, finding it to be the most convenient and kid-friendly lodging option for nearby Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Sunriver offers both traditional hotel rooms and home rentals throughout their sprawling property, however, during our most recent visit, we decided to try something new: the Sunriver Resort Lodge Village. The Lodge Village is … [Read more...]
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort: winter recreation headquarters of Central Oregon
February 9, 2021 By
Families used to the crowds (and prices) at California ski resorts will be in heaven in Central Oregon, where Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort reigns. There are many Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort reviews for a reason! Located above Bend, Oregon (named one of our best ski towns!) along Highway 97, Mt. Bachelor now offers over 4000 skiable acres and 101 runs, with top-of-the-line amenities in multiple on-mountain … [Read more...]
Best snowshoe tour in Bend: Wanderlust Tours
November 12, 2018 By
Another day, another excellent outdoor experience with Wanderlust Tours! What makes Wanderlust the best snowshoe tour in Bend? My family and I first experienced Wanderlust during a kayak tour of the Cascade Lakes of Central Oregon, and loved our afternoon so much, we came back for a winter Cascade Mountain Snowshoe tour. Yes, Wanderlust gets our highest possible endorsement: a return … [Read more...]
Oregon Cowboy vacation: Wilson Ranches Retreat
April 27, 2018 By
Guest post by travel writer Sarah McCully-Posner. Wilson Ranches Retreat is a really special place. It is an authentic, family owned, working ranch just outside of the small town of Fossil in Eastern Oregon. The ranch lies within the beautiful Butte Creek Canyon and on your drive in you not only see the cattle grazing lazily in the fields, but song birds flying above, and quail scurrying … [Read more...]
Experiencing Oregon ranching at Aspen Ridge Resort
June 20, 2016 By
Located in south-central Oregon in the heart of ranching country, Aspen Ridge Resort is one of those tucked-away gems begging to be discovered by families. With cabin-style lodging, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of low-tech, low-cost activities right at its doorstep, Aspen Ridge is the type of place parents can take their kids for a true getaway that won't cost a fortune or run you … [Read more...]
Black Butte Ranch: home base for Central Oregon outdoor recreation
December 30, 2013 By
Every time we visit Central Oregon, we discover yet another family-friendly resort. While some resorts are best for golf vacations, and others ski or luxury vacations, Black Butte Ranch just may come out on top for all-around outdoor recreation amid family-friendly conveniences. Located just outside Sisters, Oregon (approximately 40 minutes from Bend), Black Butte Ranch is comprised primary of … [Read more...]
Central Oregon golf resort pick: The Lodge at Eagle Crest, a Holiday Inn Resort
June 19, 2013 By
Forget what you thought you knew about the Holiday Inn brand. Holiday Inn Resort has reinvented the name with properties like the Lodge at Eagle Crest in Eagle Crest Resort, which serves as a great home base for families who enjoy both golf and other outdoor activities. There are no shortage of golf resorts in Central Oregon. We've been to most of them, and they certainly all have high … [Read more...]
Brasada Ranch for families: what to do with kids at this Preferred Family resort
April 1, 2013 By
It's no secret that the Pit Stops for Kids crew loves Central Oregon. With approximately 300 days of sunshine per year, lakes and rivers to swim in, raft on, and fish from, trails to hike, and volcanoes to behold, what's not to love? And we've found our top family-friendly Central Oregon resort in Brasada Ranch. What makes Brasada Ranch great for families: 1. Lodging: During our first … [Read more...]
Sunriver Resort, Oregon
November 8, 2010 By
Located thirty minutes from Bend, Oregon along Hwy 97, Sunriver, Oregon is an outdoors-lover's paradise four seasons out of the year. The Pit Stops for Kids family has visited in winter, spring, and summer, and had so much to do and see each time that we definitely need to go back! Sunriver is a vibrant resort community of vacation homes and a village center of shops and restaurants centered … [Read more...]
