We were tickled to find that San Diego is so family friendly! There were dozens of activities to do in the city, and we were able to visit some really fun destinations. One of our favorite things to do while we travel is to find out what the locals do, outside, for fun. We have been sandboarding on the Oregon coast, surf fishing off on Padre Island, and clamming off of South … [Read more...] about Visiting La Jolla Cove and Kayaking La Jolla Caves…with kids…
Extra Curricular Activities
More of the Best Educational Apps for the Kindle Fire…
Here are a few more educational apps for the Kindle Fire that we have found and love for screen schooling. These are in addition to the apps listed under the "Best Educational Apps for Schooling with the Kindle Fire" button that is in our right sidebar. These will be added to that list soon, but for those of you that have already looked through and downloaded those … [Read more...] about More of the Best Educational Apps for the Kindle Fire…
The Salem Kroc Community Center might be the find of the year…
Seriously. Our visit to the Salem Kroc Community Center was super fun - so fun that we went out for pizza and then came back, and were at the center for over 7 hours total! The reason that it might be the find of the year for us when we don't even live here? Because there are Salvation Army Kroc Centers all over the US! 27 of them to be exact! The Kroc centers have a … [Read more...] about The Salem Kroc Community Center might be the find of the year…
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel is tops for family fun!
Salem's Riverfront Carousel in western Oregon is a beautiful and fun place to take the family! Located in a beautiful downtown area, looking out over the Riverfront Park to the waterway, and the next-door playground make the carousel is a perfect destination for some family fun, and a great place to take colorful and fun photos! While we are here in Salem, the youngers … [Read more...] about Salem’s Riverfront Carousel is tops for family fun!
Rock Hounding for Prisms at Crystal Park, Montana…
One of our favorite places to camp - like really camp: without restrooms, or hookups of any kind, where you have to make your own fire ring out of rocks, and there are no quiet hours (yet it is quieter than any campground we've ever been in) - is along the Wise River in the southwest corner Montana. A Scenic Byway follows the river, winding through narrow valleys, and up and … [Read more...] about Rock Hounding for Prisms at Crystal Park, Montana…