Our kids did not grow up visiting the ocean. But it is now one of our favorite places to go! And one of our most anticipated activities on the coast is to go tide pooling! The first time that we ever tide pooling, we had no clue what we were doing. It was still a magical time, and I love to look back at the pictures and relive the awe and wonder that we all experienced … [Read more...] about The Family Guide to Tide Pooling…
Oregon
Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR – why we went back!
One of the very first destinations that we stopped at on our first year out, was the Oregon Coast Aquarium, in Newport, OR. Since that time we have measured all other aquarium visits against it, and I have often wondered if its high ranking in our esteem was partially influenced by it being our first ever aquarium visit! This year, we returned to the OCA, and I was anxious … [Read more...] about Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR – why we went back!
Clamming near Florence, Oregon…
Florence, Oregon, holds a special place in our hearts. It is one of the first places that we stopped and spent time in on our first month on the road! It was where we first heard of, and tried, sand boarding, it's where we spent days and days clamming and crabbing, and it's where we first discovered toy haulers after our kids asked if we could just keep on trucking instead of … [Read more...] about Clamming near Florence, Oregon…
Volunteering at YWAM in Salem, Oregon…
We spent a week and a half volunteering at YWAM in Salem, Oregon. Youth With A Mission is a non-denominational Christian organization that encompasses a bunch of different ministries including lots of DTSs (Discipleship Training Schools) and mission trips. *You can read more about why volunteer and who we volunteer with (including an overview of YWAM) here. YWAM Salem is … [Read more...] about Volunteering at YWAM in Salem, Oregon…
Willamette Heritage Center
Part of our love of traveling is the opportunity it gives us to learn about new places and their history! While we were in Salem, we were able to learn about the Willamette Valley's rich heritage (Oregon Trail buffs here, so it was right up our alley!). Off topic, but did you know that nearly everyone who has never visited the Willamette Valley area says Willamette … [Read more...] about Willamette Heritage Center