Located in the approximate geographic center of Holland is Efteling Theme Park Resort a fantasy-themed amusement park and resort claiming bragging rights as the country’s largest entertainment attraction. Celebrating its sixty-sixth birthday on May 31, the park welcomed 5.18...
100 Things to Do in Eugene, Oregon
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Willamette Valley, Eugene is known as the Emerald City, Silicone Shire, and Track Town USA. Defined by the official motto, “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors,” Eugene is a place...
Oregon Coast Highway 101: Cannon Beach
One of the more popular destinations on Oregon Coast Highway 101 is the town of Cannon Beach. Located 1.5 hours northwest of Portland on US-26, we journeyed to the quaint seaside destination for an overnight getaway in late December. Cannon...
2016: A Year in Review
Another full road trip season passed here at Road Trips for Families and it’s time to reflect on our adventures, the paths we traveled and the people we met along the way. This time last year I set a goal to...
Here’s Where You Can Spot Whales Around the World
So you have an inkling to go whale spotting and to see these fantastic creatures close up? Before you go, there are few things you need to consider. First, do you have a particular species of cetacean in mind? It’s not...
3 Museums for Families in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon has no shortage of attractions for the out-of-town visitor. From the International Rose Test Garden to the Portland Timbers and even Voo Doo Donuts, a family could easily fill a long weekend just scratching the surface. We visited...
Dee Wright Observatory on Oregon’s McKenzie Pass
Located on Highway 242 between Sisters and Belknap Springs, and typically closed between November and June, the McKenzie Pass is a fantastic road trip through the Willamette National Forest and the Cascade Mountain Range. Dee Wright Observatory Leading up to...
Pumpkin Patches in North Dakota
It can’t be September without the traditional lead-up to Halloween and there can’t be Halloween without pumpkins. And obviously, there can’t be pumpkins with pumpkin patches … sincere pumpkin patches. When the Great Pumpkin comes calling every year and...
