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I'm a travel and eco blogger living in beautiful Oregon. I love to travel with kids (most of the time) and run a review site for parents called www.pitstopsforkids.com. You can also find me at my parenting blog, http://nevertruetales.blogspot.com.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, energetic, scheduled
We Just Got Back From
A whirlwind tour of the national parks of the Southwest!
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Oregon state parks or Laguna Beach, CA. It's a toss up!
A Place We'd Love To Visit
St. John's in the US Virgin Islands
Favorite Vacation Memory
Watching my children explore Disney World for the first time!
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Stranded in the San Francisco airport at 2 am with a toddler and an infant. Not. Fun.
Websites I Like:
Five Lesser Known Pit Stops in and around the Seattle Area
Seattle is a popular tourist destination for good reason, but what about those lesser known places to stop and play or explore while in the area? Read on for five kid and family friendly Seattle gems!
6410 Latona Avenue NE
Seattle, Washington
reviewed on: October 26 2009
"Earth's Minerals Scratch Patch"
Visiting Earth’s Minerals Scratch Patch affords an unique experience not often found in the U.S. Taking its roots from South African culture, this shop is a must-see, interactive experience that makes for an amazing pitstop for all ages. Recently, I asked owner Amanda Lamprecht to describe her business in her own words. Here‘s what she had to say:“Visualize an extra large sandpit, but instead of sand it is filled with over 2 tons and 150 varieties of sparkling smooth natural tumbled gem stones from all over the world. You sit among thousands of stones and “treasure hunt” for your favorites using our identification chart. Buy a bag, and take home your favorite rocks. You only pay for the bag, not the weight, or type of stones you pick. It’s a place where parents, grandparents, kids, teens and groups of friends can visit and each age group gets something different out of this magical experience.”
1423 Ward Rd
Sequim, Washington
reviewed on: October 26 2009
"Olympic Game Farm"
The Olympic Game Farm is a great place to get face-to-face with a wide range of exotic animals…while never leaving the greater Seattle area!The animals roam free in this multi-acre park, and you spot them (sometimes very close!) from your car. There's also a petting zoo so you can get everyone out of the car for a while as well!
A Spokane WA mom of four visited recently with her kids, ages 4-12. “For all of you that love wildlife you need to check out the Olympic Game Farm where the animals walk up to your car! My kids say it was way better then Yellowstone and it’s right outside of Seattle!”
38625 SE King Street
Snoqualmie, Washington
reviewed on: October 26 2009
"Northwest Railway Museum"
The Snoqualmie depot of the Northwest Railway Museum is open seven days a week and charges no admission! A wonderful day trip outside of Seattle or a short detour on the way to Seattle, Snoqualmie is breathtakingly beautiful and a wonderful place to get out of the car and stretch little legs. Trains run regularly to and from the Snoqualmie Falls (well worth the small fee). There is also a Santa train during the holidays! Check this site for details: http://www.trainmuseum.org/SantaTrain.asp
Exit 20, High Point
Issaquah, Washington
reviewed on: October 26 2009
"Big Tree Loop Trail, Tiger Mountain"
One of the best kid-friendly hikes in the urban Seattle area, Big Tree Loop takes you through Douglass Fir and old growth forest. Part of the trail is even wheelchair accessible. The highlight is Big Tree, at the 1 mile mark. The entire walk is manageable for even small children, and if yours are anything like mine, they'll love running ahead to hide behind the many tree trunks lining the path to jump out at you!From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to High Point, Exit 20, just east of Issaquah. From the off-ramp, turn right and quickly turn right again, onto SE 79th Street. This is the entrance to High Point trailhead, located 0.5 mile down the gravel road. When the parking lot is full (most weekends), vehicles must park below the No Parking signs, close to the I-90 off-ramp.
2214 NW Market Street
Seattle, Washington
reviewed on: October 26 2009
"The Secret Garden Bookshop"
The Secret Garden Bookshop is a great place to step out of the elements on a rainy Seattle day. When your little ones are tired of walking through the popular Pikes Place Market and Space Needle, head to this fun neighborhood (Ballard) to puruse cafes, galleries, shops, and, of course, The Secret Garden.Are you a teacher? The Secret Garden has a permament 20% discount for you!
