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June 2008

Family Summer Vacation: Many Fossils in a (John) Day

June 29, 2008

What a fantastic vacation a trip to Eastern Oregon makes. This varied landscape, rich with geologic history and natural beauty, features many surprising elements–ponderosa pine-topped mountains, meadows of tall native grasses and wildflowers, winding rivers and streams teaming with trout, stunning canyons and badlands, and real fossils that you can get close to. Add to [...]

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Vacationing Close to Home – Officially a Trend

June 22, 2008

Is your family staying in the Pacific Northwest for vacation this summer? You are not alone. In fact, nationwide, you are now officially part of a growing travel trend. The New York Times’ travel section writes that summer’s best deals are close to home. The American family’s summer vacation to Europe, which in recent years [...]

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The McMenamins Edgefield is Offbeat, Fun, and not for Everyone

June 14, 2008

Have you heard about the McMenamins Edgefield, just east of Portland in Troutdale? Hardly just a place to crash for the night, Edgefield is quite a destination in itself. A 15-minute drive from Portland, Edgefield is a bit far for city lodging, but the setting makes up for the distance pretty quickly. Set on a [...]

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Oregon’s Deluxe Cabins in the Woods

June 7, 2008

Picture this. After an unexpectedly chilly night spent sleeping on the hard, bumpy ground, you skip your morning shower (too cold!) only to get rained on from the sky while eating instant oatmeal, shivering in your gortex. It’s car camping in the Northwest! And if you’ve had an overnight experience like this one, you might [...]

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