Just ten miles southeast of where the mighty Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean, Astoria, Oregon was first settled by rugged individuals with strong work ethic and an enterprising and entrepreneurial spirit—fur traders, pioneers, fisherman, tradesmen, loggers, soldiers, immigrants,...
Visiting the Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Earlier this month, before the Coronavirus stopped us from traveling beyond the comforts of home, I traveled to Honolulu, HI on a business trip. Arriving on a weekend, I had made advance plans to visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial,...
Christmas Vacation Ideas for Families
For many families with school-age children, Christmas break presents an opportunity to both visit family and take an annual vacation (or both). Whether your looking to combat the winter blues with a tropical getaway or embrace the magic of...
Automating the Packing List: There’s an App for That
This past summer we put a priority on shorter road trips, camping at state and regional parks across the state of Oregon. For the purposes of staying organized and embracing the powers of the Cloud, I created a Google...
Visiting the Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, Australia
I traveled to Melbourne, Australia with my fourteen-year-old daughter this past August. Winter in the Southern Hemisphere, we enjoyed a respite from what is otherwise the hottest and driest time of year in the Pacific Northwest. Beyond exploring the...
Vintage Camper Restoration Project: Compact Jr.
Adding a new dimension to our road trip experience, we plan to delve into the vintage camper world with the restoration of a Compact Jr. Similar to the camper restoration project documented by the Tin Can Tourists, we’re planning...
Camping Activities for Kids
When it comes to camping, I mostly don’t care if my kids are bored. In fact, I think it’s good for them to be bored. To be unplugged and to know the birds start chirping and sunrise and the...
The Best Family Holidays For Everyone To Enjoy
Taking the family on a well deserved holiday this year but not sure where to go? Well, have a look at these great ideas for all the family, there’s something to suit everyone. Lapland If you’re thinking of your...
