The more I travel, the more I gravitate towards destinations supporting a population between 50,000 and 150,000 people. Why? Typically the footprint is smaller, the traffic is forgiving, and the cost of exploring (dining out, museum admission, lodging) better fits our middle-income…
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Whenever our family passes through a state’s capital city, we like to stop and tour the capitol building. Free and open to the general public, most state capitol buildings offer guided and self-guided tours. In Santa Fe, New Mexico for…
An hour west and slightly south of Eugene, Oregon, Sweet Creek Falls is among the most family-friendly waterfalls you will experience in Lane County. Maintained by the Suislaw National Forest, check the official falls website for driving directions and current trail…
Just over an hour’s drive from Eugene into the heart of the Willamette National Forest, Terwilliger Hot Springs is a popular day trip destination for hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourists. Terwilliger Hot Springs is also commonly called Cougar Hot Springs, as it…
One of the more popular destinations on Oregon Coast Highway 101 is the town of Cannon Beach. Located 1.5 hours northwest of Portland on US-26, we journeyed to the quaint seaside destination for an overnight getaway in late December. Cannon Beach…
Located in the heart of Virginia, surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Charlottesville area is the perfect place for any family-friendly vacation, with attractions that are sure to appeal to people of all ages. Start your vacation with…