If you like rocks–even a tiny bit–then you have to shop for thundereggs with your kids. The best place in Oregon to buy thundereggs is at Richardson’s Rock Ranch near Madras, Oregon. …
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A road paved with glass. That’s how I think of Glass Butte, Oregon, now that we’ve been there. The road sparkled in the sunlight and the glass crunched under our feet. It …
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Currently Closed due to 2024 Lane 1 Complex Fire. Nestled deep in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and bordered by miles of national forest lies a quiet campground where solitude is …
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Salt Creek Falls is one of our favorite stops on Oregon’s Highway 58, which links the valley to Central Oregon over the Willamette Pass. It’s a great place for a quick rest …
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Willamalane’s Thurston Hills Natural Area in Springfield, Oregon, is the perfect hike for families and it’s right in town, making it even better. There are lots of options for trails, including mountain …
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The fire roared down the canyon, shutting off escape routes and filling the air with thick smoke. Miles of trail burned as the raging inferno trapped 153 hikers behind a wall of …
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We love solitude, quiet, and remote camping spots. Our family carries enough chaos (with 6 kids!) so we seek out the calmest and most private places possible for setting up our tent. …
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During a blisteringly hot stretch in July, we had a crazy idea to take our 5 kids gold panning in Southern Oregon. We left the verdant coolness of the Willamette Valley and …
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When a doctor says “Look for a red line from a bee sting” what exactly does that look like? My son, Colby, recently got stung by a bee. He’s been stung before, …
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Slick Creek Cave is currently closed due to the Bedrock Fire in 2023. During a recent camping trip to Puma Campground, we took a short day hike to Slick Creek Cave. Slick …
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The crown of Springfield, Oregon, is its public park system. Each park is a jewel waiting to be discovered and explored. Our favorite Springfield park is Ruff Park, formally known as Wallace …
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While paging through an Oregon State Parks guide, I noticed a listing for a state park less than an hour from home, Thompson’s Mill State Heritage Site. What is this?! I thought …