As reluctant as I am now to admit it, the Twilight Saga book series by Stephenie Meyer somewhat influenced our decision to relocate to the Pacific Northwest from the Midwest in 2015. Twilight Movie Scene Locations in Forks, Washington Scenes from…
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Presented with a full week to fully explore Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula, finding the the northwesternmost point in the contiguous United States consumed a full afternoon. Named by British Explorer James Cook in 1778, Cape Flattery lies at the mouth…
A few birthday’s ago, I received an aluminum camping tea kettle and ultralight backpacking stove. As it turns out, these two items have been the gifts that keep on giving—for many many road trips that have not even involved camping….
A seven-hour drive, the route from Niagara Falls to Cincinnati passes by enough major cities to keep any road tripper busy. Buffalo, Cleveland and Columbus are filled with kid-friendly museums, restaurants and zoos, meaning you can easily stretch your trip…
You love hiking, and it is only natural to want your kids to love it too. Hiking is a great way to connect with nature, rely on the land, and build a family bond. So, how can you make sure…
The 38-mile drive between Newport and Neskowin should take about an hour, assuming you didn’t make any stops. In reality, you could easily spend a full day exploring the countless points of interest between these two key destinations in on…