PNW Based Family of 5, Exploring Life One Thrifty Adventure at a Time
Don’t you just love the greenery of Oregon? The lush green color that much of Oregon is covered with is one of the claims to fame for the Beaver State and one of the reasons many people love it so much. If you aren’t familiar with the Pacific Northwest, you may be thinking that we …
Very few know that Washington State is home to an active volcano, Mt. Rainier. A volcano is a mountain with the top of the mountain or surface of it open to periodically spew molten lava, ash, and other debris. If you have ever been to Seattle or it’s surrounding areas, chances are you have seen …
When it comes to buying camping gear, I’m usually a proponent of using high quality gear that you’ll be able to reuse over and over again. However, sometimes when it comes to price and convenience, Dollar Tree is just the clear winter. If you don’t want to invest in a ton of camping gear, or …
Do you live in Oregon? You might just want to take a bit of an adventure and head to Mary’s Peak in the Siuslaw National Forest. This awesome gem of the Pacific Northwest sits at the highest peak in the Oregon Coast range mountains and oh my gosh it is an amazing place to go …
If you have plans to be along the central Oregon coast anytime soon, you absolutely must take a trip to Thor’s Well. First of all, it is located right outside of the town of Yachats, which is an adorable stop all on its own so you may as experience both! This is one of our …
The Intex Explorer K2 Kayak has been an amazing purchase for our family. Have you been thinking about buying one? Here are our thoughts on it: Are you considering buying a kayak this year? If you are thinking about buying an inflatable kayak either for portability or for budget, I strongly suggest checking out our …
Have you ever gone camping with your kids? Camping is such an amazing way to vacation, which is especially true during these times when we can’t seem to do other kinds of travel. If you are in Oregon, or you are planning on a road trip through Oregon, check out this list of the best …
Are you on the hunt for some awesome Christmas light displays to see near Salem, Oregon? My family absolutely loves visiting Christmas light displays during the holidays and we have been to quite a few, so I have some great ones to suggest for you! I also have some super fun Christmas towns in Oregon …
Have you been wanting to explore Oregon? Have you been wondering what all of the best places to go are? Well, look no further my friends! I am offering you a sweet #adventureoregon bucket list printable form for you to print out and take with you on all of your adventures through this great state! …
Are you planning a trip to Salem, Oregon soon? Are you trying to find some fun things to do in Salem, Oregon with kids? I feel your pain. I have 3 kids and last year, took them to Phoenix and was at a complete loss as to what to do with kids in the city …