Category: Family Outing
Posted June 20th, 2011 in camping, Family Outing, Hiking, Milagros News, Outside of Portland, snow play | Tags: Mt. Hood |
Red Tricycle recently wrote about visiting Mt. Hood in the summer time. They highlighted the unique opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and snow play on the Mountain even during summer months.
The mountain enjoyed record snow pack this year so barring an unexpected heat wave, there should be more snow play opportunities than ever this summer.
Of course, beyond the snow, there is plenty to see and do in the Mt. Hood area. We love camping at Trillium Lake, hiking the Old Salmon River Trail, and exploring the bounty of the Hood River Valley.
What are your Mt. Hood summer highlights?
Posted September 28th, 2010 in Family Outing, Milagros News, Outside of Portland, travel | Tags: day trips, farms, fruit, hood river |
We went to Hood River last weekend. When mentioned it on our facebook page and a lot of folks asked for ideas and recommendations for a trip to the lovely Hood River Valley, so here is the skinny on this area from one family (ours!):
Kiyokawa Farms: This is where we do our apple picking! This farm is in the Parkdale area and it’s main claim to fame is its extensive and delicious Asian pear selection. They also have a huge play fort area for the kids!
Draper Girls: We go here for peach and cherry picking in the summer but we end up at Draper Girls on every trip to the area. The setting is lovely with a small picnic area with clear views of Mt. Hood and a big tree swing. There is also a farm animal area where kids (and adults!) can pet and feed the animals. But our main attraction is the unpasteurized apple cider! Mmm, mmm!
Rasmussen Farms: Our big fall stop. Rasmussen is a little bit of everything. They hvae a large farm stand with produce and many locally made delights – including caramel apples on most days. But the big draw is the story book corn maze, and the otherworldly display of creativity called Pumpkin Funland.
Packer’s Orchard: Our fave baked goods on the loop are the cookies, pies, and turnovers at Packers!
Apple Valley Country Store: This quaint store is open all year round. This is the place to pick up all the local taste of Oregon preserved in jam and jellies. More importantly, this is where top off every Hood River trip with a slice of pie and a Huckleberry Milkshake!
Photo: Gael enjoying cherries at Draper Girls!
Posted July 6th, 2010 in Events, Family Outing, music | Tags: Events, music |
Milagros is proud to continue its sponsorship of summer concerts in Fernhill Park. The concerts begin THIS FRIDAY! Pack a picnic and bring the family!
Here are the details courtesy of the Concordia Neighborhood Association:
Fernhill Park – NE 37 Ave, north of Ainsworth, 6:30-8:30 PM
Concordia Neighborhood Association presents National Night Out Concert
Tue, Aug 3: Black & Blue with Devin Phillips (traditional New Orleans jazz) and a special appearance by the 2010 Teen Idol Winner
Food vendors: Aladdin Café, Hot Dog Ernie’s, Knights of Columbus Council 678, Mountain Ice, NePo 42
Posted March 12th, 2010 in Events, Family Outing | Tags: biking, sunday parkways |
Milagros is proud to continue its sponsorship of Sunday Parkways! It was a summer highlight for us last year, we can’t wait to do it again this year!
Sunday Parkways connects neighborhoods and people: walkers, runners, bicyclists, seniors, adults, and children all enjoying streets filled with surprises, performers, physical activities and food — and traffic-free. The 6-8 mile routes connect Portland’s beautiful parks and offer a chance for participants to listen to music, try other activities, such as hula hooping, or just relax and enjoy the smiling faces.
Here is the schedule for 2010:
- May 16 Northeast Sunday Parkways — connecting Wilshire, Fernhill, Alberta, and Woodlawn Parks
- June 27 North Sunday Parkways — connecting Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, and Kenton Parks
- July 18 East Portland Sunday Parkways — connecting Lents and Ed Benedict Parks
- August 15 Southeast Sunday Parkways — connecting Col. Summers, Laurelhurst, and Sunnyside Parks
See you there!
Posted December 17th, 2009 in Family Outing | Tags: camping, Hiking, kids and nature, nature watching, oregon, portland, snowshoeing |
It is the cold and rainy season in Portland. The “hey, let’s hibernate time of year” but if your kids are like mine they NEED to get out of the house. Given that, here are a few ways to still connect with nature during the dark days in Portland:
Posted October 21st, 2009 in Family Outing, food |
The number of farmers markets in Portland continues to expand and the season for many of these markets has grown as well. In addition to the Portland Farmer Market which is continuing into December, here are some neighborhood farmer’s markets that are still going a while longer:
Hillsdale Farmers Market
When: Sundays 10am – 2pm – thru November 26th
Where: Reike Elementary School parking lot
1405 SE Vermont – West of Wilson HS
Hollywood Farmers Market
When: Saturdays 9am – 1pm, May Through November 21
Where: Between 44th & 45th & NE Hancock
Lloyd District Farmers Market
When: Every Tuesday until 12/22/09
Where: Oregon Square Courtyard,
NE Halladay St., between 7th & 9th Avenues
Next to the MAX line.
The last Portland Farmers Market at King Elementary School for this season is THIS Sunday, 10/25! And if you want to take a road trip this weekend, the Hood River Heirloom Apple Celebration is this weekend.
Posted October 8th, 2009 in Family Outing |
Yes Portland, despite what you see outside your window today, the rainy days ARE coming. The folks at Red Tricycle pulled together an impressive list of possible rainy day activities. The good news? There is no shortage of things to do even on the wettest day.
But here are a few more suggestions we would to add to the NW Kids list:
- Indoor rock climbing at The Circuit
- Bowling at Interstate Lanes
- Visiting the Audubon Center. They have an indoor interpretive area, and the viewing are for the birds at the rescue center is sheltered, also the nearby trails have a substantial tree canopy that can work for wet weather hiking.
- Want to get AWAY from the rain without boarding a plane? For a day trip, check the forecast for Hood River, OR which is often dry when Portland is wet. For a weekend, we often escape to Kah Nee Ta in October and early November to see the sun (and before snow makes the trip tricky).
Love to hear your suggestions for rainy day fun in the Portland-area as well!
Posted August 6th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing | Tags: Events, giveaways, laurelhurst park, MotherSource |
Via MotherSource.org:
We are having a birthday party on Friday, August 7th in Laurelhurst Park; please join us!
We are celebrating our 5th birthday with a picnic in Laurelhurst Park on Friday, August 7th from 11 A.M. To 1 P.M. We invite all families and business owners who work with families to pack a picnic lunch and join us to meet new friends and reconnect with ones you haven’t seen in awhile!
There will be a free Rookie Rock class for kids with Sound Roots School of Modern Music http://www.soundrootsmusic.com/ The first 12 families who arrive will get a free (super cute) Mothersource onesie! There will be raffle prizes from MotherSource business members, including a gift certificates Milagros and Integrative Massage with Savannah Mayfield, a photos session with Campbell Salgado Studio and Pilates exercise kit from Mamalates. And best of all, yummy cake from Piece of Cake.
Donations will benefit Baby Blues Connection. http://www.babybluesconnection.org/
You can find us at Laurelhurst Park across the street from the tennis courts, near the doggy area. Just follow the signs!
Posted August 4th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, music | Tags: concerts, concordia neighborhood, Neighbors Night Out |
Tonight is the night when communities across the nation get out to celebrate the value of community. There are many events happening all over the city tonight that are opportunities to meet and greet your neighbors. One of the biggest celebrations is at Fernhill Park.
Festivities at Fernhill will start with a parade (which YOU can be in!), tons of free activities at the park for kids and adults, and then a concert featuring Locust Street Taxi. The fun starts at 6 pm! See you there!
Another great community event for families this week is the MotherSource celebration on Friday, August 7.
Posted July 30th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, music | Tags: Events, Family Outing, music, pickathon |
We are excited to head out to Pickathon tomorrow! Pickathon has become a beloved summer tradition for us (in fact Gael’s first camping experience was at Pickathon in 2007).
The 11th Annual Pickathon is bigger than ever but on the rolling 80 acre Pendarvis Farm, it still promises opportunities for community and face-to-face intimacy (with musicians and new friends) that makes this event so special.
In addition to nearly non-stop music, there is no shortage of kids activities. Tickets don’t come cheap but kids 12 and under are free and you get a camping spot with your weekend pass. Honestly, I can’t imagine a better summer event investment.
We will have a booth set-up again, so if you are there please come by. We’ll have free temp tattoos for the kids as well as free “Got Breastmilk?” bumperstickers.
Hope to see you there!
Red Tricycle recently wrote about visiting Mt. Hood in the summer time. They highlighted the unique opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and snow play on the Mountain even during summer months.
