Family Adventures

This summer we took about a month to explore northern California, Oregon and Washington. I knew there would be plenty of museums along the way to stop and see, but I also wanted to make sure that we got plenty of outside time too. After a little research, I found a great farm stay along our route and booked us for a few nights at Willow-Witt in Ashland, OR.  Not knowing much about farming, and goat farms in...

Some places that I’d like to visit take some creative sales pitches for the kids. You just never know which ones. Personally, I think heading underground to see what caves look like is pretty cool. Especially when there is a string of lights already installed and a guide who knows the way out. I wasn’t sure that the boys would think so as well. There are a lot of stairs, it’s dimly lit, and it’s...

Last year my husband and I won a two-day rafting trip along Cache Creek sponsored by Whitewater Adventures. It was too late in the season to sign up then, so this year we got to “cache in” on our prize. I have been on a few guided white-water trips in the past. By that I mean the kind where there are six passengers in the boat and an experienced guide who is doing the steering. Everyone wears helmets...

Lately I have been looking for places to stay for our summer trip. The one I am most excited about is a farm we will be staying at in Ashland, Oregon. Willow-Witt Ranch has been breeding, raising, training, and selling goats since 1991. They are free range goats, so I imagine we will be bumping into them throughout our stay. The farm also raises pigs and chicken.  As farm stay guests, we will have the opportunity...

California’s gold country is rich in  history. If you are looking to experience a little of what made California known as the “golden state”, why not tour an old gold mine or two. Two of them are relatively near each other and make for a great day trip. Gold Bug Mine 2635 Gold Bug Lane, Placerville A self-guided walking tour takes you from station to station using a pre-recorded hand-held...