Family Fun

This Oregon Hot Springs Resort Feels Like a Hidden Desert Escape With Pools and Stargazing

Most of us think we know Oregon. We picture fog rolling through evergreen forests, waterfalls pouring over cliffs, rugged coastline views, and mountain peaks rising above the trees. Oregon has built a reputation around dramatic landscapes, and for good reason. But out in the high desert, east of...

Oregon’s Lavender Season Is About To Explode And These Summer Festivals Smell Like Pure Magic

There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country. And then there’s lavender season. Every summer, parts of Oregon suddenly burst into waves of purple....

Step Back in Time at Oregon’s Giant Museum Filled With Vintage Planes, Classic Cars, and Pure Nostalgia

If you’ve ever wanted to walk through a place where history doesn’t sit quietly behind glass, but practically hums with life around you, there’s a museum in Oregon that deserves a spot at the top of your road trip list. Tucked away in the scenic Columbia River Gorge town of Hood River, the Western...

This Massive Gem & Mineral Event in Prineville Is a Rockhound’s Dream Come True

If you’ve ever pulled over on the side of an Oregon highway because a shiny rock caught your eye, there’s a good chance you already understand the magic of Central Oregon rockhounding. Out in the high desert around Prineville, the obsession runs deep. Every year, collectors, families, amateur...

This Small Town Oregon Rock Shop Feels Like A Mini Museum Of Natural Wonders

Tucked away in the charming small town of Brownsville, Oregon is a place that feels equal parts museum, treasure hunt, art gallery, and roadside wonder. At first glance, you might think Living Rock Studios is simply a rock shop. Step inside though, and you’ll quickly realize this is something much...
The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite

The Parade’s On Pause, But Halloweentown in Oregon Is Still a Halloween Favorite

Who's ready for spooky season? The Spirit of Halloweentown will be back in full swing this October, turning St. Helens, Oregon into a month-long Halloween extravaganza. While the beloved Halloween parade won’t be part of the festivities this year, there’s still plenty...

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

Portland’s Favorite Corn Maze And Pumpkin Patch to Open August 31

Fall is almost here and I couldn't be more excited! Aside from gorgeous fall leaves and cool weather that makes for great fall hikes, autumn means pumpkin patch season, hot apple cider, and family trips to the corn maze. Just a short drive from downtown Portland,...

Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024

Top 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Oregon for 2024

Have you made plans yet for Independence Day 2024? I'm not the best at making plans ahead of time for the holidays, so seeing a list of local events I can attend with my family and friends is always helpful for me. If you're like me and are looking for something fun...

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