Well, in case any of you were guessing where my posts were leading last week… YES, my kids really have already missed a day of school for travel this year! But it was for a very special family event and with our teachers’ blessings. For our return, we had a most unusual experience – we…
Here’s a snapshot upon entering Bauman Farm’s amazing market – with bakery – with gift shop – with out-of-this-world nursery and over-the-top playground, which my mother-in-law introduced me to during our first road trip this summer. You’ll have to wait to see more about it, however, because I am taking the next few weeks OFF…
The fun thing about my photo faves is that you never know where we’ll be next. This Earth Day tribute comes from our stay a couple of years ago at Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat in Oregon – probably the greenest resort I’ve ever visited. This wellness retreat is set at the foothills of the Cascade…
Well, so much for the lion and the lamb. This month’s features came in like donkeys and go out like a polar bear as “March of the Animals” officially ends here with snap shots from the Oregon Zoo. Some of my favorite animals at the Oregon Zoo in Portland are the polar bears, and I…
If you ever find yourself trying to figure out how to break up your family’s road trip between San Francisco and Portland (as we do on an annual basis), Wildlife Safari in southern Oregon is worth serious consideration as a pit stop on your journey. Whether or not you opt for the pricey but exciting…
Even if you start your next adventure in a big city—as you’re likely to do if flying in to a major airport, you may be able to extend your family’s vacation by staking a claim for short while in a small town off the beaten path. And it could be well worth it, for more…