Each trip we took was a unique family adventure and it was fascinating to observe the kids as they became older with each trip and how their perspectives matured as they saw more and more of the world in all its glory. We invite you to share in our experiences.
Our Trip Destinations!
Japan (2000)
Plain & Western US (2000)
Heartland & Southern US (2001)
Europe (2001)
Great Lakes & Eastern US (2002)
Alaska & Northwestern US (2002)
Mexico (2003)
Hawaii & California (2003)
Asia & Australia (2003)
Greece & Africa (2004)
Japan & China (2005)
S. America & Antarctica (2005)
Travel Episodes

Jody's Overview (Alaska & Northwestern US)
We flew into Portland and drove to the Oregon coast. We enjoyed the sites along the way. We stopped in a park to see a cedar tree that was over 750 years old...
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Tree House Hotel
In July of 2001 I was reading an article in USA today entitled “Ten Great Places to Sleep in a Tree” and one of the tree houses mentioned was in southern Washington State...
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Home > Alaska & Northwestern US (2002)
Alaska & Northwestern US (2002)
In August 2002 we flew to the northwest and stayed overnight in a tree house fifty feet in the air over looking Mt. Rainier — the evening was incredibly relaxing with no lights or sounds to disturb us. From there we ventured to Vancouver, Canada and boarded a cruise ship followed by a few days in a small town north of Anchorage overlooking Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park.
Oregon, Washington, British Columbia
Pacific Coast, Mt. Rainier, Cedar Creek Tree House, Vancouver...
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Alaskan Cruise
Inner Passage, Glaciers, Cruise ship & stops...
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Alaska
eward, Talkeetna, Mt. McKinley, State fair...
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