My first father-son experience taking my boy to an NBA basketball game was going to see the Detroit Pistons match up against the Sacramento Kings. He had never been to a pro basketball game before. It was my first time attending an event at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. The LCA, as people call …
4 Things to Consider Before Going to an NBA Game with KidsRead More
Our family is all about being active outdoors. It’s a theme on every one of our trips and adventures – we love being in nature and we enjoy being active in order to take in nature’s beauty and awesomeness. In fact, my wife and I take it as our responsibility to expose our kids to …
Finally! February is here and the days are getting longer and warmer. Our family is starting to think about our next adventure – a road trip. You might imagine that we’re crazy to put three kids in the car and explore our the nearby states. Sure, there will be some complaints and ‘are we there …
How do you think the way you travel differs from U.S. presidents? Obviously, you aren’t flying around on your own private customized Boeing 747 or staying in the President’s Suite of luxury hotels with an entourage of Secret Service. But if you stay in a room rented from a person’s home through a service like …
Who doesn’t love a funny kid story? Before you read on, there’s a questionnaire you’ll need to fill out: Are you a Dad? Do you know a Dad? Can you spell Dad? If you answered yes to any of these, then keep reading, because I’ll bet you can relate to the stories I’m about to share. …
You Can Laugh About it Now – Parents Share Funny Kid Vomit StoriesRead More
Our family recently took a long road trip across the state of Wyoming to visit family in Utah. We live on the eastern side of the state, and Utah is on the western side. The trip across Interstate 80 is normally a fairly easy and fast drive. Except in the winter. Then it gets unpredictable …
A Winter Road Trip in Wyoming with Three Kids and a MazdaRead More
Rand McNally sent me a giant road atlas and for a while I’ve struggled with what to say about it. It seems like yesterday (it was eight months ago) that I tore open the mailing pouch, asbestos-like fluff deploying skyward like fanfare to reveal my review copy of the 2019 Rand McNally Road Atlas. A …
2019 Rand McNally Road Atlas: The Traveling Dad ReviewRead More
Baker City, Oregon is located along Interstate 84 in Eastern Oregon in Baker County and while you maybe haven’t heard of Baker City just yet – it’s worth considering for a Pacific Northwest roadtrip destination. Baker City was once called the “Paris of the Northwest” back in the late 1800s when the city was the …
Best Family Adventures in Historic Baker City, OregonRead More
Fall is such an amazing time of year and that’s especially true in Oregon. We have amazing autumn colors and temps that turn a little cooler – creating a fun and festive environment for pumpkin celebrating, apple cider donuts and some of the West’s most fun harvest festivals. Today we’ll highlight the three best farms …
On a recent Monday, we headed to the Oregon coast to stay in a yurt at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. We ventured through Florence, Oregon toward Reedsport and then to Winchester Bay for our one-night stay in a pet-friendly yurt so we could bring our family golden retriever, Maggie, on this summer adventure. Umpqua Lighthouse …
I’m sure many people who have never ventured to Pittsburgh picture the place as a city filled with factories, steel mills and warehouses based upon its industrial past. Looking to spend some time bonding and having fun with my nine-year-old son, we embarked on a weekend getaway to Pittsburgh where both of us were familiar …
Oregon has many, many landmarks. From its rocky, breathtaking coastline to the mountains to the high desert of Eastern Oregon; the state has it all it all. As far as national parks go, Oregon has one, and it’s amazing. Welcome to Crater Lake National Park. At Crater Lake, it’s easy to take the family on …
Summer To-Do: Get Thee To Crater Lake National ParkRead More
