Ready for a Western vacation in a breathtaking setting? Jackson, Wyoming is one of the best vacation towns for families, in any season. We love to visit in summer, where we can base ourselves in Jackson to explore Grand Teton National Park, the Snake River, and area lakes and hikes. Here's what you can expect in Jackson Hole, what to do, where to stay, and where to eat. Read on for our Jackson … [Read more...]
Main Salmon River rafting trip with O.A.R.S.
August 3, 2020 By
The best—and nearly only—way to experience the 2.3 million acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness of Central Idaho is by whitewater raft down the Main Salmon River. The route along the Wild and Scenic section of the Salmon runs 80 miles and requires extensive whitewater experience and permits…or can be booked with an adventure outfitter like O.A.R.S. Why choose the Main Salmon with … [Read more...]
Outdoor adventure road trip: 30 days on an outdoor adventure itinerary
June 22, 2020 By
Our absolute favorite type of travel involves an outdoor adventure itinerary, the longer the better! However, even we don't cherish the idea of roughing it continuously for weeks on-end. While we will be spending a full week (or more) on the PCT with kids soon, we opted to plan the rest of our summer outdoor adventures with a little more comfort in mind. Here's how we'll be spending 30 days on an … [Read more...]
What to expect on an O.A.R.S. river rafting trip
August 11, 2017 By
Earlier this month, we enjoyed our fourth multi-night rafting trip with O.A.R.S. If you do something four times, it's because you love it, and there are very few vacations we've loved as much as O.A.R.S. trips. This unique family vacation combines some of our favorite things: outdoor exploration, adventure, isolation and off-the-grid family time, and conservation. And it packages all these … [Read more...]
Wet Planet Whitewater adventure rafting near Columbia River Gorge
May 25, 2015 By
Julie Henning runs Road Trips for Families, a resource for families love to get out on the open road and let their adventures unfold. Fed by underground aquifers and the glacial melt of nearby Mount Adams, the second-tallest mountain in Washington State, the White Salmon River never runs dry. A brisk 40 degrees, anyone venturing out on the river encouraged to wear a wetsuit, booties, fleece, a … [Read more...]
