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Julie Henning is a freelance writer and journalist based out of Eugene, Oregon. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and owner of the family-travel website RoadTripsForFamilies.com. She is a recent past member of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and the Association for Great Lakes Outdoor Writers. Julie is the Oregon Coast destination specialist for Bindu Media, an itinerary-focused website launching in Spring 2016 and featuring the work of 200+ professional, indie travel writers. Julie has been published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin State Journal, The Daily Journal (Kankakee, Illinois), the Rochester Post Bulletin, Wisconsin Natural Resources (DNR) Magazine, Sustainable Chicago Magazine, Group Tour Magazine, Student Group Tour Magazine, Silent Sports Magazine, Intercom Magazine, Roadtrippers.com, and FTF Geocacher Magazine. Julie has appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, Ohio Public Radio, and KCBX FM Central Coast Radio and is an affiliate producer with the Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, a National Public Radio travel podcast. She has blogged for TravelWisconsin.com, Travel Oregon, and VISIT Milwaukee. Julie travels with her three kids and black lab as much as possible and lives by the motto, "Not all who wander are lost." Check out some of her best work at www.juliehenning.com.
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Best Short Road Trips from New York

Julie Henning February 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

New York is great for history, architecture, and the hustle and bustle of the city itself, but if you’re needing a weekend away from the urban jungle, we recommend some getaway destinations within two hours of the Big Apple....

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Oregon Family Cabin Vacation: Bear Creek Lodge

Julie Henning January 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

Earlier this fall we introduced Stay22.com, a new travel booking website that combines search results for hotels with Air B&B. We like Stay22 because it allows our readers to find larger, more family-friendly properties with ammenities like dish washers...

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Must Have Beach Gear for Families

Julie Henning December 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

There’s something about a beach vacation that brings out the kid in all of us. From building sandcastles to collecting seashells, flying kites, or simply splashing in the waves, some of our best family memories have unfolded in unstructured...

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Stay22: New Family-Friendly Search Engine Combines Traditional Hotels with Air B&B

Julie Henning December 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

We recently discovered Stay22, an interactive map-based booking engine used to find travel accomodations based on a specific location, event, or point of interest. Merging traditional hotel/motel search results with Air B&B, Stay22 is a perfect solution for families...

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Fens and Cobra Lilies: Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Julie Henning August 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

Darlingtonia State Natural Site is a state park and botanical preserve located five miles north of Florence, Oregon, United States on U.S. Route 101, just west of Mercer Lake and south of Sutton Lake that is dedicated to the...

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Oregon’s Waldo Lake: Clear Water, EPIC Biking, Mosquitoes

Julie Henning July 19, 2020 2 Comments

With a depth of 420 feet and a surface area of nearly ten square miles, Waldo Lake is the second largest natural alpine lake in Oregon after Crater Lake.  Classified as  non-alkali, Waldo Lake does not support plant growth...

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How To Plan A Safe, Organized, and Cheap Campervan Trip With Your Family!

Julie Henning July 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

There are multiple pros and cons attached to a vacation on the road with your family, determining whether it’ll be a pleasant respite or the holiday from hell. For instance, being in close quarters with one another during an...

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Five Places to Visit in Astoria, Oregon

Julie Henning May 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

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,...

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