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Giveawayyyy! 7 places to see pirrrrates of the Pacific!
Arrr, mateys. If you’ll be travelin’ around our fair region, you’ll be wantin’ to meet some scallywags of the Pacific. We’ve got plenty o’ pirates, as we’ve got the balmy climate, easy access to shippin’ routes and dozens of islands fer storin’ loot. 1.Science World, Vancouver. On May 7, 2010, Vancouver’s Science World museum welcomes the Treasure! exhibit. As we all know, if there’s one thing a pirate loves, it’s a chest full of gold. Learn more about underwater treasure, modern treasure hunts and hidden treasure at this two-story science museum. And if ye don’t care for gold, diamonds and other valuables, Science World offers two floors of awesome exhibits…
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Tip Tuesday: Taking kids out of school to travel
Every week, we speak with experienced family travelers to discover tips and tricks. Question for this week: Would you take kids out of school to travel? If so, how do you get the teacher’s permission? We talk with two travel bloggers who have older children. Read over their thoughtful responses (and read more on their sites) — then share your opinion! *** Answers: Our family’s solution to this challenge comes from presenting the travel experience as an educational opportunity. First, I provide the teacher with advanced written notice, as early as possible – this gesture is always appreciated, particularly if there is a major project due during our absence. (If there is, we…
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Families Travel! Geocaching with kids
Geocaching may be the perfect Cascadia sport. It’s a puzzle (appealing to our inner geek), it’s an outdoor excursion (appealing to our inner jock), it’s a social trading game (yes, even cheerleaders can play). Geocachers hide containers with tradeable trinkets – pick one and keep it, and leave your trade inside. Cache stashes could offer small plastic toys, movie tickets, foreign money or stickers. Note your visit in the logbook with a stamp or signature, also kept in the container. Caches can be tucked away anywhere: city park, campground stream, old-growth tree or a mountain peak. How do you find these containers? With your Global Positioning System (GPS) device or cellphone, after retrieving instructions from a geocaching website (the most…
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Washington State Deals and Savings
Washington State deals for family trips in Seattle, Bellingham, the Olympic National Forest, the San Juan Islands and more! Bellingham and North Cascades Visitors Bureau:Â Travel packages Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau: Getaway coupons to use at the beach Port Angeles and Sequim Visitors Bureau:Â Coupons and discounts San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau:Â Specials and deals Seattle Southside:Â Promotions and deals Travel Tacoma:Â Coupons and savings Visit Leavenworth:Â Spring specials Washington State Tourism:Â Deals and packages Wenatchee Valley:Â Pick your own adventure packages and deals Whidbey Island:Â Deals and promotions Did I miss one? E-mail me at lora AT cascadiakids.com
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Oregon Family Deals and Savings
Oregon deals, coupons and savings for family vacations in Eastern Oregon, Bend, the Oregon Coast, Newport, Mt. Hood, Portland and Southern Oregon. Eastern Oregon Visitors Association:Â Packages and deals Eugene, Cascades and Coast:Â Discounts and special offers Mt. Hood Territory:Â Coupons and deals Newport, Oregon:Â Special deals and promotions Oregon’s Adventure Coast (Coos Bay, North Bay, Charleston): Lodging specials Oregon Coast Visitors Association:Â Travel promotions and deals Seaside Chamber of Commerce:Â Deals and coupons (including kids eat free) Travel Portland:Â Special offers, coupons and hotel deals Travel Oregon:Â Seasonal offerings Visit Bend:Â Hotel and motel deals