As we got more into rock hounding in Oregon, one adventure on our to-do list was fossil collecting in Fossil, Oregon. Collecting fossils is often a sticky legal situation, but in Fossil, Oregon, …
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There’s a secret park 30 minutes from Eugene, and it seems like almost no one goes there. It’s like the proverbial hidden gem, and I really shouldn’t even be writing this post. …
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The campground was peaceful and mostly empty. The tall Douglas fir trees overhead promised shade from the hot sunny day, and the quiet trickling of the nearby creek would surely lull us …
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Enjoying a hot breakfast while camping always starts our day off right. And this recipe for a German Oven Pancake is surprisingly easy to make on a camping trip. I got tired …
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Roasting marshmallows is so yesterday. On your next trip, instead of plain old marshmallows, take strawberries and marshmallow fluff. You’ve never had a strawberry until you’ve had Campfire Roasted Strawberries. Even if …
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Having a baked potato bar while camping is super easy, but takes some time, so plan ahead. The first time I made one, it was purely a desperate idea for “What am …
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I think I’ve tried every Pinterest recipe for campfire cinnamon rolls, and none have really turned out until this one. It’s honestly hard to bake over an open fire. I know our …
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If you’d rather prepare a meal in advance and just warm it up at the campsite, then this recipe for Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo is perfect. We went camping over my husband’s …
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Amazing. Incredible. Stunning. Unbelievable. None of these adjectives quite live up to the Sweet Creek Trail, near Mapleton and one hour from Eugene. I even used a thesaurus. This trail stands on …
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We’ve had the Ape Cave on our list for several years, but we kept waiting for our kids to get older. It seemed like we always had a baby around, though, so …
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Horse Rock Ridge trail has called to me for years. Recently, I cleaned my desk and found an old newspaper. It’s dated July 2011, so I’ve saved it for a while. The …
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On a cold, but sunny, winter day, we were all itching to get outside. We packed up the kids and headed to Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. They have a short …