6410 Latona Avenue NE Seattle WA Earth's Minerals Scratch Patch is a must-see, interactive experience that makes for an amazing pitstop for all ages off the I-5 in Seattle. Because it's so unique, I asked owner Amanda Lamprecht to describe her … [Read more...]
Gunter Air Force Base
May 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
Gunter Air Force Base Montgomery, Alabama As today is Memorial Day, it seemed fitting to post a pitstop for military families. If that applies to you, and you are driving I-65 in Montgomery, Gunter Air Force Base may be a good (and affordable) … [Read more...]
Multnomah Falls
May 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
Multnomah Falls Oregon It's hard to miss Multnomah Falls when traveling I-84, but you really need to stop and see it up close to appreciate its 620 foot height. And this pitstop doesn't have to take a lot of time. From the parking lot, walk under … [Read more...]
JK House Korean Restaurant
May 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
3701 20th Ave Valley, AL (334) 768-2042 Want something a little different for lunch or dinner while traveling I-85? Try JK House Korean in Valley, Alabama (Exit 79). Says Lucia of Dim Sum, Bagels, and Crawfish,Valley is a small town with the … [Read more...]
Silver Mountain Resort
May 8, 2009 By 8 Comments
Silver Mountain Resort Kellogg, Idaho Contributed for Photo Friday at Delicious Baby. If you find yourself traveling I-90 and have time for a leisurely overnight, there's no better pitstop than The Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain Resort. … [Read more...]
Ocean Springs
May 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
Ocean Springs, Mississippi If you‘re in need of a rest along I-10, consider stopping in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Start at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art downtown, then either treat the kids to a stop at Miner's Doll and Toy Store, or … [Read more...]
Four Pitstops for the Price of One
May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Occasionally, I write travel information for other websites, and when I do, I will link back here as a means to share more pitstops and more travel sites. Today, check out Four Fun Pit Stops Between Portland and San Francisco, which I wrote for … [Read more...]
Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center
May 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
2211 Dug Gap Battle Road Dalton, Georgia If you miss the Georgia Welcome Center a few miles north, or it's too cold or wet to let the kids run around outside it, consider a pit stop at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center, locally … [Read more...]
Bear Creek Park
May 1, 2009 By 5 Comments
1520 Siskiyou Blvd Medford, OR Bear Creek Park is an excellent pitstop that quite frankly, I forgot to review earlier because it's right in my hometown. It's also, however, right off of I-5 but tucked out of sight, making it a perfect candidate … [Read more...]
