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…
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…
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…
6 Great Organic, Biodynamic, and Eco-Friendly Oregon Winemakers to Support
One of the best things about living in Oregon is that we are surrounded by abundant farms and vineyards. Since moving here more than a decade ago, supporting our local winemakers has been a part of life…
4 Family-Friendly Hikes With Marvelous Views Near Eugene
Over the years, we’ve traversed the popular scenic hikes near Eugene, Oregon with our kids many times, and recently we’ve also branched out to explore some lesser-trafficked trails slightly further afield with equally spectacular views…
Our Unforgettable Yurt Camping Trip on the Oregon Coast
Have you ever gone yurt camping? It’s a very popular thing to do in Oregon, but despite living here for more than a decade we had never tried it until recently…
Great Family Excursions on the Oregon Coast
This past year has thrown a lot of curveballs to all of us, globally, and in the West. Catastrophic wildfires, a worldwide pandemic, and a megadrought have been part of the ‘new normal’ we are navigating while planning fun and safe experiences for our families. For us, one place has been a steady refuge throughout it all…
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