During our week-long stay in our HomeAway vacation home in South Lake Tahoe, we were only minutes away from skiing, snow play, and other area attractions. On Christmas Eve, we took the opportunity to try a snowmobiling tour with Zephyr Cove Resort, located just past the Nevada border on Tahoe's South Shore. Our tour was scheduled for 2 pm (they offer 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm tours daily during … [Read more...]
Home (Away) for the Holidays: Sierra at Tahoe’s Blizzard Mountain
December 27, 2010 By
Sierra at Tahoe is a wonderful place for families to ski or ride, but sometimes, you just want to take it easy with a day of snow play. Or maybe you have young children who aren't up for a day on the slopes quite yet. Either way, if your idea of a fun family winter activity is a day in the snow, Sierra's Blizzard Mountain might be just the thing! Located conveniently away from the hustle and … [Read more...]
Regional Snow Parks: Winter’s Best Pit Stops!
December 2, 2010 By
If you're traveling by car this holiday season, or have a family vacation road trip planned for this winter, don't forget that snow parks can offer a cheap, fun, and festive alternative to traditional play spaces or restaurant pit stops. Often free (or requiring only a parking permit available locally), snow parks are almost always located directly off regional highways and usually include such … [Read more...]
Mt. Hood Railroad Polar Express
November 26, 2010 By
110 Railroad Avenue Hood River, OR It's that time of year...when everyday roadside attractions become magical! The Mt. Hood Railroad offers scenic tours through the Hood River Valley and the Columbia Gorge, and during the holiday season, they take a detour to the North Pole! Let your kids read along with the Polar Express story as the train makes its journey to the North Pole, meet Santa, and … [Read more...]
Coeur d’Alene Resort’s Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole
November 11, 2010 By
Bet you never knew the North Pole is in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! Celebrate this holiday season while in the Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho area with a family Fantasy Cruise to the North Pole, hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Resort. These 40 minute cruises offer spectacular views of the many floating holiday light displays decorating lovely Lake Coeur d'Alene. The most memorable point in the … [Read more...]
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
October 28, 2010 By
The summer tourist crowds have left beautiful Northern California, leaving near-empty (and ever inviting) state parks and recreation areas behind. If you're looking to take an off-season road trip or family weekend getaway this autumn, consider a stay (or day trip) in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. We love this state park (located right along Highway 199 and not far from Highway 101 and … [Read more...]
Spooky Pit Stops: Harmon’s Tree Farm
October 21, 2010 By
3152 Augusta Highway (US Highway 1) Gilbert, South Carolina Looking for a family-oriented fall festival in a beautiful setting? Want to add a haunted house, corn maze, and spooky hay ride to liven things up? Harmon's Tree Farm, located half an hour outside of Columbia, SC has it all! Their 'Boo House' is tame enough that most young kids can have fun touring the spooky exhibits (the haunts will … [Read more...]
Oregon Caves National Monument
October 4, 2010 By
If you're driving along Hwy 199 to or from the California or Oregon coast and I-5, a stop off the beaten path at Oregon Caves National Monument is well-worth a few hours of your time! A beautiful 20 mile drive from the highway (up OR-46), Oregon Caves offers cave tours of one of the few marble caves in the world, easy hiking trails, a gorgeous lodge with dining, and breathtaking scenery. The … [Read more...]
Thompson Mills State Historical Site
September 27, 2010 By
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 area's early farming and irrigation days with an impressive number of interpretive displays and knowledgeable staff. Opened in 2007, visitors can try … [Read more...]
Sumpter Junction Restaurant
September 21, 2010 By
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 through Eastern Oregon. What makes Sumpter Junction more than just a diner? The G-Scale train that passes through the restaurant every few minutes while … [Read more...]
