Thank you to Cascadia Kids, September's Sponsor of the Month, and congratulations to Shonda, winner of the Northwest Kid Trips guidebook! Meet our Sponsor of the Month for October: PicPocket Books! PicPocket Books (recently featured in Inc. … [Read more...]
Thompson Mills State Historical Site
September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
13655 Boston Mill Drive Shedd, OR This pit stop has been submitted by Ken of Ken's World. Thank you, Ken, for supporting Pit Stops for Kids! Thompson Mills State Historical Site, located near I-5 in Shedd, Oregon, offers a glimpse into the … [Read more...]
McNary Dam and Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Image via Wikipedia Highway 730 Umatilla, Oregon The following review was submitted by Becky of Becky's Blabber, a great source of Eastern Oregon information! Thank you, Becky, for your contribution! While driving through Eastern Oregon, … [Read more...]
Sumpter Junction Restaurant
September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
2 Sunridge Lane Baker City, OR The following review was submitted by Ken of the blog Ken's World. Thank you, Ken, for your contribution to Pit Stops for Kids! Sumpter Junction Restaurant makes for a great pit stop along I-84 while driving … [Read more...]
Travel Tip: Legoland’s Premium Play Pass
September 17, 2010 By 4 Comments
If you plan to visit the increasingly popular Legoland California in Carlsbad, CA during their peak summer and holiday periods, you might consider upgrading your admission tickets to Premium Play Passes. Not widely advertised, this upgrade allows … [Read more...]
Nike Town Portland
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
930 Southwest 6th Avenue Portland, OR Portland, Oregon offers a wealth of family-friendly attractions (in fact, I have so many to review, I'm behind!), but if you have a sports fan in your group, you'll want to spend some time at Nike Town. The … [Read more...]
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
1945 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, or OMSI for short, is both a landmark and beloved institution in Portland, Oregon. Situated right on the bank of the Willamette directly across from the downtown district, … [Read more...]
Packing for a Family: Tips and Tricks to Ease the Load
September 9, 2010 By 3 Comments
Packing for an entire family can be daunting (not to mention time consuming). First there's the pre-trip laundry, sorting, and folding. Then there's the piling of bags in the car or airport security drop-off. And even after that, there's all the time … [Read more...]
Best Beach Towns: What to do with kids in Nantucket, MA
September 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
It's no secret that Nantucket, Massachusetts is a destination beach town for families. It's been listed in the same breath as Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod as a premiere summer playground for decades. We were lucky enough to see this idyllic island … [Read more...]
Best Beach Towns: What to do with Kids in Bandon, Oregon
September 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
Summer may be drawing to a close, but fall is the very best time to visit Pacific Northwest coastline! The Oregon Coast spoils families with miles upon miles of great beaches and beach towns, but one of our favorites remains Bandon. Located about … [Read more...]
