Fall might just be the perfect season in the South Willamette Valley. With the area’s Mediterranean climate, the weather has cooled a bit but is still summery, making it a perfect time to explore outdoors and enjoy the harvest season’s bounty. I’ve rounded up a list of list of eight of my favorite family-friendly things to do…
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5 Great Oregon Campgrounds You Can Still Book Next Summer
When the darkness descends upon us during winter in the Pacific Northwest, one of my favorite things to do is to plan our fair weather adventures for the new year…
Our Top 3 Organic U-Pick Berry Farms Near Eugene
Berry picking and summer go hand in hand, and one of our favorite family experiences when we first moved to Oregon was taking our baby daughter strawberry picking. She’s now nearly through high school…
Make Breathtaking Bandon Oregon Your Perfect Ocean Getaway All Year
I’m embarrassed to admit it took about fifteen years of living in Oregon before we ventured down to the Southern Oregon Coast, and boy were we missing out. Bandon has all of the…
Ideas for a More Sustainable Fall in the South Willamette Valley
For many of us living in the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon, certain sustainability values are a way of life, given our abundance of nature and locally-grown food. But there’s always room for improvement…
Fall Foliage Hikes and Farm Fun in the South Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is a lush 150-mile long valley in the heart of Oregon from Portland down to Cottage Grove. With fall foliage just nearing its peak and harvest season in full swing, now is a great time to visit for…
4 Amazing Family-Friendly Hikes in the Wallowa Mountains
When we planned our first trip to Wallowa Lake State Park and the Wallowa Mountains, I figured there must be plenty of great family-friendly hikes there, but I was surprised to learn there aren’t. So I did some research and exploring…
Tips for the Perfect Sustainable Wine Tasting Weekend in the Dundee Hills
When we planned our first kid-free weekend getaway to the Upper Willamette Valley Wine Region in Oregon wine country last summer, I left eager to experience more…
Spend a Budget-Friendly Family Weekend in Astoria on the Oregon Coast
For too long, we overlooked Astoria for its flashier coastal cousin Cannon Beach, but after depleting our travel fund and finally scoring a yurt at Fort Stevens State Park…
Top 7 Reasons Why Palm Springs Is a Great Family Vacation Destination
When I was in my 20s, I visited Palm Springs, California for the first time, and I swore it was my last. So how we ended up choosing it as a family vacation destination…
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