“The nation is buzzing about National Park Week, America’s largest celebration of national heritage, April 18th – 26th! It’s about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America’s best idea—the national parks! It’s … Continued
According to a USA Today article released last week, President Obama has announced that “The National Park Service will give all fourth graders and their families free admission to national parks and other federal lands for a full year. The … Continued
According to the U.S. National Park Service website, “The National Park Service was established on August 25, 1916. The United States was the first country in the world to set aside its most significant places as national parks so that … Continued
If you haven’t taken the time to travel out to Eastern Oregon, boy oh boy, are you are missing out! Are you a history, geology, or archaeology buff? Do you have little kids who love dinosaurs and fossils? Do you … Continued
Central Oregon has long been known as one of the most desirable places to visit and vacation. With panoramic Cascade Mountain views, clean beautiful waters, gorgeous high desert landscapes, and tons of outdoor and family activities, it’s no wonder people … Continued
Now that the travel season is kicking into high gear, many families will be heading out to our National Parks, and especially, our beloved Yellowstone. What you may not know, is that Yellowstone offers many different packages, learning programs and special … Continued
How much do you know about our National Parks? Did you know that there are 398 of them? Did you know that Yellowstone was our first? Yellowstone was created by an act of Congress in 1872 as a “pleasuring ground … Continued
August is National Picnic month and so the natural question is – where will you picnic this month? Picnics have a fun history of representing many things. A picnic could be a romantic meeting of a couple in love. … Continued
Have you heard the latest news? Cove Palisides State Park in Oregon is reopening it’s Crooked River campground. The reopening will be done in stages. Walk-in’s have already been re-opened for the North loop, and the public is able to … Continued
A modern day treasure hunt! What could be more exciting than that? For the young and old alike all across the country, there isn’t anything quite as exciting as the hunt for a cache. Geocaching has been around since the … Continued