Overview Wenatchee, known as the Apple Capital of the World, offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, interactive learning, and family-friendly activities. While we visited in early May—before peak apple season which is usually August through October—we didn’t get to explore the orchards and farms the region is famous for. Even so, this charming riversideContinueContinue reading “🍎Family Weekend Getaway in Wenatchee, WA (Apple Capital of the World)🍎”
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A Week in Bend, Oregon: A Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, and Bike-Friendly City
Bend, Oregon is a dream for families, foodies, and adventure-lovers with amazing mountain views and tons of sun! We spent one amazing week here in an Airbnb to reset, recharge, and restock—and we loved how walkable and bikeable the city is! There are a lot of options to explore in Bend so don’t miss thisContinueContinue reading “A Week in Bend, Oregon: A Kid-Friendly, Dog-Friendly, and Bike-Friendly City”
Discovering Newport, OR: A Perfect Family Getaway by the Sea!
If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly getaway on the Oregon Coast, we highly recommend spending a few days exploring Newport, Oregon! We just wrapped up an incredible 5 days, 4 nights there and had a blast. Between beautiful beaches, amazing seafood, and awesome educational stops for the kids, there’s so much to love. Here’sContinueContinue reading “Discovering Newport, OR: A Perfect Family Getaway by the Sea!”
Family Fun in Tillamook, Oregon: A 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary with Farms, Coastal Hikes, and Breweries
(Perfect for a Quick 2-Day Getaway Too!) If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly getaway that’s packed with coastal beauty, good food, and unique experiences, Tillamook, Oregon is the perfect spot! 🌲🛻 We recently spent 3 days and 2 nights exploring the area with our toddlers, and it was such an easy and memorable adventureContinueContinue reading “Family Fun in Tillamook, Oregon: A 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary with Farms, Coastal Hikes, and Breweries”
4 Days of Family-Friendly Adventure at Fort Stevens State Park and Astoria, OR
Looking for a fun, family-friendly camping destination in Oregon? Fort Stevens State Park in Warrenton, Oregon, checked all the boxes for us. With a mix of nature, history, and beach time, our 4-day, 3-night stay there went by so fast! Here’s how our trip went down: Day 1 – Camp Arrival We arrived and setContinueContinue reading “4 Days of Family-Friendly Adventure at Fort Stevens State Park and Astoria, OR”
5-Day Orcas Island Family Adventure: What We Did (and What We Wish We Had Time For!)
We spent 5 days and 4 nights exploring the magic of Orcas Island with our little crew, and while it was a full and fun trip, we left wishing we had stayed a full 7 days. The journey there (ferry ride included!) is part of the adventure, so once you arrive, it’s worth giving yourselfContinueContinue reading “5-Day Orcas Island Family Adventure: What We Did (and What We Wish We Had Time For!)”
Traveling with Kids: Our Family Adventure at Larrabee State Park
Larrabee State Park has quickly become one of our favorite weekend getaways—and it’s surprisingly kid-friendly. Tucked into a lush forest just outside of Bellingham, WA, the campground is a great basecamp for families traveling with young ones. We recently spent a few nights here with our two kids, and it checked all the boxes forContinueContinue reading “Traveling with Kids: Our Family Adventure at Larrabee State Park”