Summer Hike #3 – Mary’s Peak
We didn’t go on our weekly hike on the same night as we have been – that day we learned my husband’s company was being sold and he went out to lunch with the group of people he works... Continue reading →
Oregon
Summer Hike #2 – Alsea Falls
Hike #2 of the summer took us to Alsea Falls. I’ve wanted to go here for years, but we’ve never made the time until now! Alsea Falls is right off the parking lot of the picnic area. About a... Continue reading →
Summer Hike #1 – McDowell Creek Falls
This summer, I am wanting to go on a family hike at least once a week. We go for walks every morning and often after dinner as well, but I wanted to try and get some hikes done too! We... Continue reading →
Albany Carousel
It took us months, but we FINALLY made it to the new Albany Carousel. They have been working on the carousel for as long as I can remember – MANY YEARS! Each of the animals has been hand carved and... Continue reading →
Wings and Waves
Give my kids a pool/waterpark/ocean and they can be happy for hours (or a week, as was the case when we stayed at Disney’s Aulani in Hawaii!). We love a good water slide! We went to Wings and Wave again, because... Continue reading →
Wildlife Safari
Another of my favorite places in Oregon is the Wildlife Safari. We go about once a year. You can always get a Groupon for it, so never pay full price. There is a little zoo area that is free for anyone... Continue reading →
Salt Creek Falls
One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the beauty that surrounds you everywhere. We have some of the most incredible Waterfalls. Silver Falls is one of my favorite places on this planet. I’ve driven by... Continue reading →
Crater Lake National Park
Now that I finally finished up the DC posts, I can do some of the other places we went to this summer! We finally made it out to Crater Lake National Park. I lived within an hour in a half... Continue reading →
Keeping it real
I always want to make sure I am keeping it real on here. I often write about different places we travel to or adventures we have as a family. I love traveling and doing things with my kids – it... Continue reading →
Oregon State Capital
Have you ever visited the Capitol of the State that you live in? We’ve been to the Capitol of the US in DC many times and toured it – even rode the trains that the Senators take underground (that is... Continue reading →