Archive for the ‘Travel Highlights’ Category
What to Pack for an Outdoor Festival (with Kids)
It’s festival season here in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. We’ve got festivals of every stripe — berry festivals, Shakespeare festivals, folk festivals, medieval festivals, rose and rodeo festivals. Our family recently went to the Folklife Festival with our kids, and here’s...
May 31st, 2011 | Travel Tips | Read More
50 Free Museums in Washington & Oregon for Military Families
This summer, military families get free passes into over 50 fantastic Pacific Northwest museums. The Blue Star Museums initiative is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 1,000 museums across America. Blue Star Museums offer free admission to active...
May 24th, 2011 | News and Updates, Oregon, Washington State | Read More
A Perfect 5-Day Oregon Road Trip
If you’re thinking of sun, sun and more sun (and who isn’t, at this point?), you’ll probably find warm weather and bright days in Oregon. I’d like to offer this Oregon Family Road Trip for your consideration. We went on this 5-day getaway last year over Labor Day weekend (plus a few more days)...
May 20th, 2011 | Kid-friendly Trip Ideas | Read More
Kid-friendly Resorts of Vancouver Island
Smart Vancouver families in the know have already made their reservations for Vancouver Island. Want to play catch-up?
I pulled together a selection of ultra-deluxe Vancouver Island resorts and affordable family accommodations, as I’m doing my own research for a trip through Vancouver Island. I...
May 13th, 2011 | British Columbia, Kid-friendly Trip Ideas, Parksville, Tofino | Read More
Washington, Oregon and British Columbia Travel Giveaways
Updated: May 6 2011
A whole mess of giveaways! The giveaways and sweepstakes listed below aren’t provided by me, but by regional tourism bureaus, travel websites, businesses and other resources. Check ‘em out and enter today. I’ll add more when I hear of them, and remove old ones that...
May 11th, 2011 | Contests & Giveaways | Read More
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A Weekend Trip with Kids to the Olympic Peninsula
September 19, 2011 09:09
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Mother Insider: Vancouver’s Kitsilano with Kids
September 12, 2011 10:09
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One-Tank Trips: 3 great day trips from Seattle with author Chloë Ernst
July 28, 2011 08:07
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Ew, Camping! Alternatives to tent camping
July 26, 2011 11:07
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Camping in the Rain with Kids
July 21, 2011 12:07
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Terry: Thanks so much for outlining these steps-- I've always been too intimidated to try priceline but I gave it a shot using ...
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Drina Murphy: Great post! Sometimes when you have more than 2 kids, camping is the only option as most hotel rooms sleep 4 or less. I...
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Dan Abbott: You will find a driving guide for the lavender farms (suitable for printing) at this site: http://sequimlavenderfarmersa...
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wylma c. s. robnson: i can't wait to visit this lavendar farm and to have this half-pint ice-cream scoop. as for the picture of Mr. Voutilai...
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Lora: Thanks for the feedback, Alex. Yes, it is really not suitable for younger children, and we will make a note of that. ...
