Nothing beats camping when it comes to family-friendly activities great for your physical and mental health. Camping trips are perfect opportunities for deep family bonding, imparting life skills, and getting away from our busy, stressful lives. However, a lot goes…
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Family camping has a mixed reputation. It’s one of the most affordable ways to go on a vacation as a family, and some people have very fond memories about learning basic camping skills and exploring the natural world in a…
The last time our family went to the Oregon Coast was in November for Florence, Oregon’s annual Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration. I wrote about that visit, which sounds strange, but this post explains how the event came to be and…
Many of us do not have the financial means to travel the world. This means that we’ll have to come up with new and inventive ways to spend our holiday time. In other words, we may have to get down…
Camping is a popular pastime for many people, including many Americans. More than 40 million people camp in the US annually to enjoy the great outdoors. These days, you don’t need to sacrifice comfort for fun, as the outdoor industry…
With a depth of 420 feet and a surface area of nearly ten square miles, Waldo Lake is the second largest natural alpine lake in Oregon after Crater Lake. Classified as non-alkali, Waldo Lake does not support plant growth due…