The National Park Service turns 99 years old on August 25, 2015, and everyone is getting a present, free admission! Visit a park in your neighborhood or plan a trip to one of the 408 National Park Service sites across the…
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If you read our latest post 10 Ways to Enjoy Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, you’ll note we loved finding a corner of the country delightfully lacking in commercial and chain establishments. The same holds true for eateries up and down…
If you’ve ever moved your family to a new city or state, one of the first things you’ll do is consult the internet for suggestions of places to take your kids. We moved to Eugene, Oregon in March of this…
If you are on the 700-mile road trip between Portland and San Francisco, Trees of Mystery in Klamath marks your half-way point. Located in northern California on Highway 101 between the Redwood National and State Parks, Trees of Mystery uses…
Assembled by President Thomas Jefferson in 1805, the Corps of Discovery set out to explore a newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the Corps cross 4000 miles of previously uncharted wilderness over a span of four months….
If you’re planning a trip to Long Beach, Washington, one thing you’ll discover early on in your itinerary making is the lack of commercial and chain hotels, motels, and lodges anywhere on the peninsula. I know many people love earning…