The Pacific Ocean is a magical spot for camping. Whether you are camping in a tent or an RV, there is really no way to not have a wonderful time at the Oregon coast. There are so many wonderful places to explore and so many wonderful people to meet and I am always recommending a…
Are you counting down the days until your next camping trip?! Me too! We are always looking for awesome adventures on a budget, so we love camping. There is simply no other way to experience so much fun without breaking the bank. Let’s face it though, camping does not always go smoothly. We have had…
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…
Have you spent much time exploring all of the great lakes near Florence, Oregon? Let me tell you, there are some really great ones! Who knew that this great town located next to the Pacific Ocean, home to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area was also neighbors with some of most beautiful lakes in the…
When you head to the beach do you find yourself looking out at the horizon or do you find yourself looking at the ground to see what beautiful treasures you can find? If looking for agates is an activity that you love, you are in luck! Oregon is an excellent place to find beautiful ones!…
Hiking is one of our favorite family activities. Hiking is great exercise, it’s a fun way to stay connected with nature, it’s a great way to experience the beauty of nature in your area and beyond, and it is a very thrifty activity for the whole family! Over the years we have hiked at 50+…
Want to save time cooking on your next camping trip? Bring your Instant Pot and make these camping pressure cooker recipes! Do you know what I love the most about camping at improved campgrounds? Okay, actually I have two favorite things. The power and the water. I enjoy being able to clean up before and…
Are you looking for the best kayak for multi-day trips? Are you trying to stay on a budget? I think I have found the kayak for you! A few years back we purchased an Intex Explorer K2 Kayak and it has has been an amazing purchase for our family. When we bought it we were…
Last year I visited Boise, Idaho for the first time. I’ll be honest, I hadn’t given much thought to visiting Boise throughout my life, but we were road tripping our way through Idaho, Utah, and Nevada and Boise was our first stop. I’ve got to say, I loved it! We happened to book a really…
The whole world has seemingly heard of Southern California. Places like Los Angeles are constantly in movies, news and popular culture, but what do you know about Northern California? Have you spent much time there? If you have, you are probably aware of just how beautiful it is! Regardless, I’m going to give you some…
