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Summer Rock Climbing Camp

admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:24:29 +0000

Our friends at the Portland Rock gym are offering $30 off registration for their summer camps! Please follow this link to print a coupon. If you think your child might be interested in climbing,...

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Interview: Portland Rock Gym’s Anna Rymill

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:45:07 +0000

Do you and/or your kids want to learn to rock climb? Here is your chance. Portland Rock Gym (PRG) is offering a 2 for 1 “Introduction to Climbing” course just for Portland Family...

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White River Sno-Park (West)

admin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:27:47 +0000

What’s to Love: I recently asked for a sledding recommendation on the Portland Family Adventures’ Facebook page. White River Snowpark, located about 6 miles north of Government Camp on...

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Club Sport Adventure Center

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:43:53 +0000

What’s to Love: For years I’ve been hearing about Club Sport’s giant climbing walls, which are up to 45 feet tall! According to their website, Club Sport’s Adventure Center...

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Hardesty Trail Loop Hike

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:01:06 +0000

What’s to Love: Although it’s our rainy season here in Portland, I encourage all of my readers to get out with your kids for a family hike. The winter is actually a great time for...

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Portland Trail Blazers – 2012/2013

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:34:28 +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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Big Al’s: Vancouver & Beaverton

admin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:52:20 +0000

What’s to Love: If there’s one thing I love, it’s a sparkling clean bowling alley. You’ll definitely find it at Big Al’s and much more! This entertainment hub features...

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The Toy Trains – 2012 & 2013 Shows

admin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:51:46 +0000

Toy Trains’ (Facebook) 2012/2013 shows at Mississippi Pizza Pub Listen to our entire Debut CD: http://thetoytrains.bandcamp.com/ All shows (4PM – 5PM) and $5/adult and EVERY 3rd Saturday of the...

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Learn to Climb: Chockstone Guides

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:43:17 +0000

What’s to Love: The picture featured above is Jim Ablao of Chockstone Climbing Guides. Our family has climbed with him in the past at Smith Rock State Park. When Jim is working, it’s a...

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Government Cove Peninsula

admin — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:28:22 +0000

What’s to Love: I know I’ve been a bit heavy on climbing destinations lately, but Government Cove is a little gem that provides more than rock climbing, scrambling, and bouldering. This...

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Interview with Quinn Dannies

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:57:57 +0000

It’s time for another Portland Family Adventures’ (PFA) interview! This time, it’s with one of the many friendly faces you’ll find at The Circuit Bouldering Gym. One evening...

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Portland Rock Gym – 2012 Update!

admin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:06:13 +0000

What’s to Love: Originally opened in 1988, Portland Rock Gym (PRG) has become a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest climbing scene. When opened, it was one of the first modular climbing gyms...

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Beacon Rock State Park

admin — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 05:05:34 +0000

What’s to Love: Being a climber, I’ve always been fascinated, and a bit intimidated, by the 848 foot high monolith – “Beacon Rock.” So intimidated that my first trip to...

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Washougal River Access

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:27:54 +0000

What’s to Love: I was looking for the perfect swimming hole on our way back from a bouldering adventure in Washington. Our plan was to check-out Dougan Creek Falls, which looks visually...

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Cheese & Crack Food Cart

admin — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:32:01 +0000

What’s to Love: Yes, the food was excellent; however, I love that owner William Steuernagel funded this project via the “Kickstarter” website, which means many other people saw a...

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Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:02:31 +0000

What’s to Love: I can’t say enough good things about the entire Evergreen facility, which includes a space museum, aviation museum, digital 3D theater, and the Wings & Waves...

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Horsethief Lake State Park

admin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:44:55 +0000

What’s to Love: Horsethief Lake State Park and Horsethief Butte provide a nice one-two-punch for a full-day family outing. Located about 90 miles east (via WA 14 or OR 84), you might try...

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Hondo Dog Park – Hillsboro

admin — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:57:33 +0000

What’s to Love: A fan on my Facebook page recommended the Hondo Dog Park in Hillsboro, and I’m thankful for the recommendation! Hondo is the nicest city dog park I’ve ever seen,...

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The Little Gym – Birthday Party

admin — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:15:39 +0000

Click here to open the gallery.Powered by Cincopa wp content plugins solution for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer. About five years ago, we had my son Rhys’ third birthday...

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Magnolia Park – Hillsboro

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:23:57 +0000

What’s to Love: Magnolia is a very cute little park in a semi-residential area of Hillsboro. I say “semi-residential” due to the fact this area of Hillsboro has a combination of...

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Orchard Park – Hillsboro

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:48:10 +0000

What’s to Love: If your family is into disc golf, the 21 acre Orchard Park is worth the drive to Hillsboro. The park has a VERY nice 3-par, 9-hole course with a paved path winding throughout...

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Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:39:34 +0000

OPENING THIS WEEKEND!!! Friday, May 11th at 5PM – 10PM. Make sure to bring your own bike, they don’t have a rental fleet yet. Restaurant will not be open. Check-out their Facebook page...

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Rocky Butte – Joseph Wood Hill Park

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:41:08 +0000

What’s to Love: I’ve explored the rock climbing area up at Rocky Butte many times. I’ve been turned off by the trash and noise from highway 205, which runs underneath the bluff....

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Holly Farm Park

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:08:13 +0000

What’s to Love: Holly Farm Park is a lovely park right off Capitol Highway in SW Portland. While next to a busy road, this small park has a nice vibe and a strong community feel. It’s...

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Sandy River Delta: Got Dog?

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:22:34 +0000

What’s to Love: 1000+ acres of no-feepublic trails, mud holes, bird blinds, beach access (Columbia & Sandy Rivers), and HUGE open fields for your dog to be off-leash! There are only two...

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Ripzu Indoor Skatepark

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:42:29 +0000

What’s to Love: On May 2nd, 2012, Ripzu will be reopening!!! They were able to work things out with their landlord and will be moving the entire space into the side with the mini-pipe. On our...

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ComedySportz “4″ Kidz

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:05:58 +0000

What’s to Love: ComedySportz “4″ Kidz is an improvisational comedy show that will have the whole family laughing. I’ve seen the regular “ComedySportz” version...

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Family Getaway – Garibaldi, Oregon

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:01:38 +0000

Jeff Hunter manages the Harborview Inn in Garibaldi, Oregon. He was kind enough to send Portland Family Adventures an invitation to do some crabbing right off the local pier. Since I’ve never...

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The Source Climbing Center – Vancouver, WA

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:22:02 +0000

What’s to Love: For climbers, especially with kids, it doesn’t get much better than here in the Portland area. We have some world-class bouldering and climbing gyms all within a 15 mile...

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Adventure Wild Day Camp

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:31:48 +0000

Well, it might feel like winter is just beginning around here, but it’s actually time to start thinking about summer camps for the kids! I’m excited that “Adventure Wild Day...

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