Portland Family Adventures

Aerial Adventure Course

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:09:42 +0000

What’s to Love: This site highlights all kinds of adventures. Granted, sometimes the “adventures” are more like cushy vacations or a walks in nearby parks. However, I want the...

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TrackersPDX Summer Camps

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:00:49 +0000

What’s to Love: I was just at a conference on teaching and learning in Chicago, IL (July, 2010). The keynote speech had a profound and urgent message. The message was that...

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Sunriver Resort

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:14:10 +0000

What’s to Love: Sunriver feels like a community built around 30+ miles of paved walking/biking paths. When you’re there, it feels like everything (i.e., the pools, the tennis courts,...

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Lava Lands Visitor Center

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:39:33 +0000

What’s to Love: After leaving Sunriver Resort, we decided to stop at the Lava Lands Visitor Center and check-out the awesome cinder cone -- Lava Butte. Driving down 97, you cannot miss this...

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Fernhill Park

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:37:21 +0000

What’s to Love: When we used to live in Northeast Portland, we’d frequent Fernhill Park with our dog. As you can see, there is PLENTY of green space for romping, stomping, running, and...

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Henry Hagg Lake

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:49:59 +0000

What’s to Love: I’ve lived in Portland since 1999, and this was my first trip to Henry Hagg Lake. I was always concerned that it would just be a big scene with jet skis, motor boats,...

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Sellwood Riverfront Park

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:09:26 +0000

What’s to Love: Located just to the west (and below) Sellwood Park, Sellwood Riverfront Park often gets passed-up as bikers cruise the Springwater Corridor and cars zip by on the way to Oaks...

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Kenton Park

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:42:37 +0000

What’s to Love: North Portland -- so many parks, so little time! Yes, Columbia Park is awesome, and it has a pool. Pier Park has a pool, an 18-hole disc golf course, and an amazing...

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Walton Beach – Sauvie Island

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:58:27 +0000

What’s to Love: Do you want to have a day at the beach without driving 70+ miles to the coast? That’s exactly what we wanted this past weekend, and the beaches of Sauvie Island provided...

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Me Too! Restaurant Closes

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:42:20 +0000

Hi Folks, Just got word from the owner of Me Too! restaurant that they’ve had to close-up shop. Like many of you, this was one of our favorite places to take the kids to eat.

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4th of July St. Helens, OR

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:21:14 +0000

Free Fireworks on the Columbia River 30 minutes from Portland Are you a bit intimidated by the 4th of July crowds around Portland? Perhaps, it’s time to try something different this 4th of...

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Leach Botanical Gardens

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:20:37 +0000

What’s to Love: Leach Botanical Garden’s mission “…is to maintain and enhance living collections of plants for the purpose of education, research and conservation and to...

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Freeriding in Post Canyon

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:07:50 +0000

What’s to Love: If you’re wondering what “Freeriding” means, you might want to first check-out OPB’s feature from Oregon Field Guide. Basically, it’s riding a...

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Smith & Bybee Wetlands

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:35:03 +0000

What’s to Love: Despite being sandwiched-in between some nasty industrial businesses, Smith & Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is an excellent family-biking destination with several options for...

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Black Butte Ranch – Winter Edition

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:27:56 +0000

What’s to Love: Is one visit ever enough when the destination is Black Butte Ranch? After an incredible summer visit, we had to experience this premiere family resort during the Christmas...

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Hoodoo Ski Resort/Suttle Lake Resort

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:15:31 +0000

Hoodoo ski resort provides an excellent skiing resort for families with small children. There is also a great tubing hill called "The Autobahn." While skiing at Hoodoo, book a family cabin at the...

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The Playground Gym

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:24:35 +0000

"The Playground Gym provides kids with an environment that nurtures physical, mental and emotional development. Kids are built to play, and skills learned from physical activity combined with social...

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An Interview with J.J. from The Playground Gym

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:27:39 +0000

Why did you start The Playground Gym and what makes it unique for kids and families? J.J. responds: Both Casey and I have worked with kids for years and have developed a great passion for it....

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St. Helens, Oregon (Halloweentown)

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:14 +0000

St. Helens, Oregon transforms into "Halloweentown" during the month of October. Visit on the weekend for fun activities for the whole family. Eat at The Klondike and The Plantation House...

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Portland Trail Blazers 2009-2010 Season

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:09:28 +0000

A Portland Trail Blazer game is fun for the whole family! There are many packages and ticket options for families.

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Leaping Lamb Farm Stay

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:43:35 +0000

City folks just don't understand what it takes to run a farm. Where does our food come from anyway? We are all detached from our food sources. Very rarely do city kids get a chance to visit a farm...

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Driftwood Beach State Park

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:04:48 +0000

Just take a look at some of the pictures I posted in this article - this beach speaks for itself. Of course, many amazing beaches can be found throughout the area from Newport to Yahacts. However,...

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Indoor Skateboarding

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:36:23 +0000

The Department of Skateboarding is an indoor skate park in North Portland near the Rose Garden arena. They have kids' lessons every Saturday morning from 9AM - 10AM. The kids who participate in the...

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Pier Park: Disc Golf, Skateboarding and Swimming

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:02:11 +0000

Pier Park is yet another excellent North Portland Park featuring an challenging 18-hold disc golf course, an outdoor skate park, and an outdoor pool! This destination park has a little bit of...

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Corn Maize! October Fun

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:16:13 +0000

What’s to Love: The Pumpkin Patch Farm (a certified sustainable farm) on Sauvie Island is THE place to be during the fall season! For our family, it’s technically not autumn until our...

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Opal Creek – Family Workshops

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:27:26 +0000

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is a beautiful nature preserve about 2 hours from Portland. The Center hosts a plethora of educational programs for families.

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Sisters, Oregon

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:46:07 +0000

Sisters, Oregon is a wonderful town for outdoor adventures with the whole family.

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Black Butte Ranch

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:51:02 +0000

Black Butte Ranch is a family resort located 8 miles outside Sisters, Oregon. There are a myriad of activities for the whole family including golf, swimming pools, bike trails and rentals, tennis,...

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Rock Climbing at Smith Rock!

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:17:02 +0000

If climbing with kids at Smith Rock, I recommend Jim Albao of Chockstone Climbing Guides. Jim has over 18 years of experience and works well with children.

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Horning’s Hideout

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:57:45 +0000

Horning's Hideout is one of the best places to take kids fishing. They have rental gear available and it's very inexpensive. The property also has some killer disc/frisbee golf and summer music...

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