As soon as I was made aware of Cascade Huts, a system of backcountry cabins in the Mt. Hood wilderness near Government Camp, Oregon, I knew we had to review it! Set miles away from civilization, each of Cascade Huts' three rustic cabins are situated … [Read more...]
Searching for Bigfoot on Collings Mountain
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
On a dreary but warm day in January, we skipped the ski slopes to brave a wintery hike skirting Applegate Lake near Ruch, Oregon. Our destination? A bona fide Bigfoot trap. Located along the Collings Mountain trail in the Rogue River National Forest, … [Read more...]
Winter camping: extend your outdoor travel season
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
'Tis the season for everyone at the (Kelty makes good quality ones for a reasonable price), propane heaters, and lots of extra clothes so everyone has dry layers. In snow, appropriate clothing is a must, and in any area, hats, gloves, and raingear … [Read more...]
The north shore of Kauai with babies and toddlers
December 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
The north shore of Kauai, Hawaii, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places on earth for a Hawaiian holiday, but it can be tricky to manage a kid-friendly family vacation without a few insider tips! Kauai is a small island, but indirect, … [Read more...]
Small ship cruising: you CAN expedition travel with kids
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The following is Part 2 in a two-part series on small ship cruising with AdventureSmith Expeditions' founder Todd Smith. Last week, I asked AdventureSmith Expeditions founder Todd Smith to explain the philosophy of small ship cruising, reinforcing … [Read more...]
Small ship cruising: a travel philosophy that holds water
November 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
The following is the first in a two-part interview with AdventureSmith Explorations founder and president Todd Smith. In the past decade, cruising has morphed from a dowdy vacation your grandparents took to one of the most popular family … [Read more...]
Haleakala National Park
October 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
When I think of Maui, I think sun-kissed sand and stunning beaches...not ascending to 10,000 feet to hike amid peaks. But families vacationing on the island would be remiss to skip Haleakala National Park, where kids will learn about the natural … [Read more...]
Exploring the Oregon Dunes at Eel Creek Campground
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Directly along Oregon's stretch of coastal Highway 101 lie the Oregon dunes: miles of sandy hills and valleys awaiting exploration! The biggest of these dunes are about 10 miles south near the town of Lakeside in Eel Creek Campground. Off road … [Read more...]
Deschutes river rafting with Sun Country Tours
August 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
During our recent visit to Pronghorn Club, we were fortunate enough to enjoy the Big Eddy rafting trip with Bend, Oregon's Sun Country Tours. 'Short but sweet', the Big Eddy trip is only 1.5 hours long (2.5 door-to-door from Sun Country) but promises … [Read more...]
Legoland California’s Star Wars miniland and water park
August 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
While we were in Southern California last week, I had the opportunity to stop by one of our favorite theme parks for the younger set: Legoland California. We love Legoland for their whimsical, primarily-colored theme, their young … [Read more...]
