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...]
A stay at Central Oregon’s Pronghorn Club
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An unique and beautifully luxurious oasis in the heart of Central Oregon's high desert, Pronghorn Club offers families the comfort and convenience of vacation homes, the fun of a family resort, and the excitement of a full-scale outdoor adventure … [Read more...]
Bend’s High Desert Museum
August 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Located on Highway 97 just outside Bend, Oregon and minutes away from the all-seasons resort of Sunriver, the High Desert Museum makes for an ideal pit stop en route through Central Oregon or a great half-day activity while vacationing in this family … [Read more...]
Five great coastal campgrounds for families
May 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
Summer's almost here, and one of our favorite ways to spend it is camping. Family camping is economical, easy to plan, and often close to home! Since the perfect summer family vacation usually includes sun, sand, and surf, Pit Stops for Kids has … [Read more...]
Douglas County Museum, Roseburg OR
April 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This review of Douglas County Museum has been submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader, Anne. The Douglas County Museum in Roseburg, OR (123 Museum Drive) is a full-scale, quality museum in a small town. Its exhibits detail the Umpqua Valley history … [Read more...]
Thimbleberry Cabin: winter escape in Southern Oregon Cascades
March 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For a year-round mountain getaway in the Northwest, families can't beat the Southern Oregon Cascades. Easy to access from I-5 (to Highway 140), this region south of Crater Lake National Park and west of Klamath Falls is rich with national forest … [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...]
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...]
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...]
