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Best Oregon Hikes with Kids near Portland, Oregon

Best Oregon Hikes with Kids near Portland, Oregon
Today, we interview Bonnie Henderson, the author of Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon. Let’s find out more about hiking in Northwestern Oregon. Do you have any favorite rainy-day hikes in Oregon? Is there an area of Oregon that’s particularly wonderful for family hiking, even during spring or...
March 7th, 2011 | Outdoor Adventure, Portland | Read More

Portland in a Day: 12 hours of fun

Portland in a Day: 12 hours of fun
Where do you go in Portland with kids – if you’ve only got a day? My friend Sarah recently came down from Victoria, BC, with her daughter Rowan (age 4) and I wanted to introduce her to the city I grew up in. We only had one day to cover Portland’s Greatest Hits, so I was determined to pack...
August 23rd, 2010 | Portland | Read More

35 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Portland with Kids

35 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Portland with Kids
What’s kid-friendly, free and fun in Portland, Oregon? Here’s a warm-weather list to get you started. What would you add? Play in Salmon Springs Fountain’s 137 jets at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Enjoy a $3 family movie at McMenamin’s Kennedy School. Watch ice skaters twirl at the...
May 11th, 2010 | Portland | Read More

Free and Cheap Portland Museums, Zoos and Attractions

Free and Cheap Portland Museums, Zoos and Attractions
Make your trip to Portland even cheaper! Portland’s a good deal already, with all those kid-friendly, affordable restaurants. But the Rose City knows that traveling and local families can’t always spend $50 bucks on admission — even if it is a really cool museum. Here’s a whole...
April 7th, 2010 | Portland | Read More

Four Family-Friendly Markets in the NW & BC

Four Family-Friendly Markets in the NW & BC
We have markets by the bushelful here in Casadia and traveling families are always welcome. Bring the kids, $30 and a sense of adventure to these farmers’ markets. It’s a cheap vacation solution and a memorable excursion, all rolled into one afternoon. Here are my favorite four markets —...
March 18th, 2010 | Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria | Read More
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