Lava Tube & More Lava Fields – Volcanoes National Park

by jennypersons // February 16, 2018 // Comments off

We got up at a decent hour (not like we could sleep with the roosters and Coqui frogs anyway! Plus we had a PACKED day planned!), packed up, left our rental, and headed back to Volcanoes National Park. We knew... Continue reading →

Lava at the Jaggar Museum – Volcanoes National Park

by jennypersons // February 14, 2018 // Comments off

After we had some dinner at our Airbnb, we headed to Volcanoes National Park (no restaurants anywhere close by). We knew that if we wanted a chance to see Lava, it would be best at night – this was our... Continue reading →

First Airbnb

by jennypersons // February 12, 2018 // Comments off

We stayed in an Airbnb for the first time on our trip to Hawaii. We needed one extra night and we wanted that night near Volcanoes National Park. Well, there aren’t many hotels on that side of the island, much... Continue reading →

Airline Computer System Down

by jennypersons // February 8, 2018 // Comments off

We’re (unfortunately?) back from our wonderful trip to Hawaii. Once I get life and the house back on track, I’ll have a series of posts about all the places we visited. Why is it a week vacation takes 2+ weeks... Continue reading →

Meridian Temple Open House

by jennypersons // January 10, 2018 // Comments off

In October, we took a quick trip to Idaho, so we could tour the Meridian Temple Open House. We rarely have Temple open houses within driving distance from us (the last one we went to was Vancouver BC – we... Continue reading →

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

by jennypersons // January 5, 2018 // Comments off

I can’t believe that I have lived in Oregon for a majority of my life, and never been to the John Day Fossil Beds! In October, we had the opportunity to stop by on our way home from a... Continue reading →

31 New Junior Ranger Badges

by jennypersons // January 3, 2018 // Comments off

Ah! A new year! We have lots planned for this year, and I am sure hoping it is better than the last! We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Break as a family and getting things done around the house. It was... Continue reading →

Wings and Waves

by jennypersons // December 13, 2017 // Comments off

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

by jennypersons // December 11, 2017 // Comments off

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

by jennypersons // December 8, 2017 // Comments off

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 →