Looking for a great campground on the Northern Oregon Coast? We just fell hard for Fort Stevens where you not only get beautiful nature but a history lesson. Check out our review here!
Campground Review: Fort Stevens State Park (Hammond)
Hikes for Kids: Neahkanie Mountain (Manzanita, OR)
Every summer we do a camping with our school at Nehalem Bay State Park which is just outside of the gorgeous, tiny town of Manaznita. This year a group of us decided we wanted to add more hiking/walking to our stay and we checked out a couple of things. The first was a walk from... Continue Reading →
Activity: Joseph Branch Railriders (Joseph, OR)
A few months ago my 8-year-old son decided he didn't want to go to soccer camp, which was a stunning realization for me because he says he wants to be pro-Footballer when he is older. He asked if we could cancel soccer camp and go camping instead. He was very specific where he wanted to... Continue Reading →
Activities: Mom’s trip to San Diego
I have a secret. A lot of my friends find this hard to believe, but I haven't been away from my son for more than 1 night (outside of a hospital stay). He has gone nearly everywhere with me. He has been my constant travel companion for 8+ years starting at 3 months old (his inaugural... Continue Reading →
Long Weekend: Joseph, Wallowa Lake State Park, Hells Canyon, and the Oregon Trail
I am trying to get back in the saddle. I needed to give myself a break over the summer as this summer has been a hard one for me. I have had loss, I have added a job working from home. I have had to deal with way more summer and heat than ever before (darn... Continue Reading →
Great Hikes for Kids: Mary S. Young State Recreation Area (West Linn)
Nitty-gritty: A great state park in the suburbs of Portland along the Willamette River Hiking trails, off-leash dog park, picnic areas, fields for play and river access The best trail map comes from the City of West Linn Heron Loop Trail is just over 3 miles with very little elevation gain, Riverside Trail .75 miles with... Continue Reading →
Activity: Whale Watching in Oregon
For spring break this year, we had family in town from Europe. We wanted to have time in the valley, but I also wanted us to get away for a few days so we could all have a nice rest. I rented a house on the coast for a few nights and planned a few activities... Continue Reading →
Travel: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Last week I wrote about the first 10 days of our trip to Europe last summer, where we were visiting my husband's family. As we were on vacation we were really craving some warm beach time with a lovely sea where we could swim and frolic! England really doesn't offer much in that regard, so we knew we... Continue Reading →
Campground Review: Nehalem Bay State Park (Manzanita, OR)
Just a few days after we got back from our 3 week roadtrip, we headed to the Oregon Coast for a school camp out at Nehalem Bay State Park. It is just outside the small town of Manzanita, which is 20 miles south of Cannon Beach. If you are driving from Portland, it will take... Continue Reading →
Trip Itinerary: Oregon Coast and the Redwoods
Each summer I like to plan a road trip where we get out for an extended period of time and see as much as we can. I really like focusing our trip on National and State Parks, and visiting various stops along the way. I will come to a screeching halt for "The Biggest/Smallest__________". They... Continue Reading →
