Posts Tagged: oregon travel

Southern Oregon Family Vacation Day 1: Welcome to Paradise

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Oregon Airport

  Medford Airport: The happiest airport on Earth? Our plane from San Francisco to Medford, Ore., was delayed. We sat for an hour at our gate, watching our flight time get repeatedly pushed back by a couple minutes. The 4:09 p.m. flight was delayed to 4:10 p.m. Huh? Why even both with the announcement? Then… Read more

Crater Lake

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Crater Lake

Crater Lake is one of the state’s most recognizable and astounding sites. Located at the top of an ancient, collapsed volcano in a 2,000 foot deep caldera, Crater Lake is a truly unique destination. Though no rivers run in or out of the lake, precipitation alone has made it the deepest lake in the United… Read more

10 Things to do with Kids in Portland

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portland oregon travel tips

My daughter, Paris, and I spent last week there visiting friends, and we discovered a paradise for families. The city has it all–affordable housing (two-story Craftsman bungalow for $350,000!), public transportation, up-and-coming public schools, nearly 260 miles of bike routes, and more than 200 parks and public gardens, including 5,000-acre Forest Park, the largest U.S…. Read more