There are several things you can do that will save on gas. All of the following tips are things that are easy to do, and will not require a lot of extra effort on your part. Gas prices will not be dropping anytime soon, so it is best to start implementing gas-saving strategies now so that they will become habits. 5 Easy Tips to Save on Gas 1. Combine Your Trips: Want to use lots of unnecessary fuel? Make multiple trips. Several short trips taken in your car will cost you almost twice as … [Read more...]
How to Pack for Beach Camping
Beach camping is not a trip for the pristine, the bug fearing, or the shade lover. Yet, beach camping, adventure camping at its most unique, is a memorable, must be repeated, experience for everyone who has dared to brave this vacation favorite. Most campers have an innate sense of what to pack for the basic camping trip. Tents, sleeping bags, coolers, lanterns, sturdy shoes, these are all things that fly off the shelf come June. What's so different about beach camping? A lot. While these things … [Read more...]
Best Oregon Coast Campgrounds
The Oregon Coast offers temperate climate conditions, excellent for enjoying camping all year-round. The Central Oregon Coast boasts sandy beaches, tidepools, fishing opportunities, sand dunes, old growth forests and a variety of hiking trails. Discover the top five campgrounds located along the Central Oregon Coast. Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area is located within the city limits of Lincoln City, along the Central Oregon coast. Campers enjoy the close proximity to the city attractions, … [Read more...]
Our Family Staycation: Plan to Visit Seattle with the Kids!
This is a sponsored post with Visit Seattle. All opinions are mine alone. Our family has missed out on multiple travels this year in the pandemic. We are willing to postpone our travels and change plans to keep our family and community safe, of course. But, we really wanted to the end the year with a local staycation. A quick getaway, locally, where we could distance and mask, but still support our local Washington economy. A weekend plan to visit Seattle was exactly what we … [Read more...]
Visit Mount Rainier with Kids for the Day
It always amazing me how many great attractions and sights that I have not been to in my own state. I grew up here in Washington and there is still so much that I haven't experienced. It is exciting to be able to experience them now with my own family. To see these places with not only my eyes, but in the eyes of my kids. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. It's truly a must see place -- and a National Park to cross … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Spring Break Guide to Phoenix Arizona
If you’re looking for a great place with unique destinations and sights to see, Phoenix Arizona is your place to be. This can be a great place to see during your spring break whether on your own, with friends, or with a family. There are many Mexican food destinations, great places to visit, animals to see, and more. Here I can give you some helpful information to be your complete guide to Phoenix, Arizona while traveling. Where to Stay Phoenix has many hotels throughout it that have good … [Read more...]
Kauai Vacation: One Week in Kauai with Kids
When we planned to visit Kauai Hawaii for Spring Break with my parents and sister, we decided to visit an Island that we had not been to before. Kauai Island. We had personal friends that had gone and raved about it, so we really wanted to give it a try. We were so happy we did. There is so much fun outdoor things to do in Kauai and most of those things are FREE! My husband and I are already planning another visit by ourselves. That's how much we loved it. When looking at Kauai hotels, we … [Read more...]
