In its thirteenth season, the Oregon Chocolate Festival is a three-day event held in Ashland, Oregon each March since 2004. Running this past weekend, the festival drew thousands of chocolate lovers to the Ashland Springs Hotel & Suites for a variety of fine chocolates…
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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…
When I first started geocaching, I wasn’t sure what I was looking for when it came to finding a bison tube. Like other geocachers, I have questioned how the bison tube earned its name. Take a minute and read this blog…