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• Umpqua Discovery Center

  

  As you enter the exhibits, you hear the sounds of the river rushing and feel nature surround you as you journey back through history. For more visit Pit Stops for Kids at http://bit.ly/96pLU4

• Oregon Coast Aquarium

  

  The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a local gem of northwestern Oregon. Due to it is manageable size (you can get through it in 1-2 hours), it serves well as a pitstop along US Highway 101. See more at Pit Stops for Kids at http://bit.ly/bWCV2Q.

• Olympic Game Farm

  

  The Olympic Game Farm is a great place to get face-to-face with a wide range of exotic animalswhile never leaving the greater Seattle area! From the official website: A family run business, Olympic Game Farm is home to many animal species, both endangered and non-endangered. For more see Pit Stops for Kids at http://bit.ly/b3XpEK

• The Original KFC Restaurant

  

  There is a little museum there and it was neat and free. After touring the museum, grab lunch or dinner and continue on your way!

• Sweet Tomatoes

  

  Sweet Tomatoes is a buffet filled with fresh, whole foods: every type of salad you can imagine, six to eight homemade soups, pasta, bread to die for, drinks, and dessert. If you are a newbie, do not make the same mistake we made our first time: be sure to grab the compartmentalized child trays for your kids. For more see www.pitstopsforkids.com

• Bassetts Station

  

  Once a stagecoach stop, Bassetts Station is still a much-appreciated rest stop for travelers navigating US Hwy 49's windy, tree-lined turns. Serving both campers, fishermen, and hikers in summer and snowmobilers in winter, Bassett's sits conveniently at the junction between several prime locations for outdoor recreation, and provides all the conveniences of home: gas (both unleaded and diesel), a well-stocked store, a caf, firewood, even sandwiches and ice cream. For more info visit Pitstops for Kids: http://bit.ly/bnR8F9

• La Tarasca Restaurant

  

  From the street, the place is nothing to look at, but do not let that dissuade you. Inside, it is colorful and cheery. We were served by the restaurants owner herself, who was happy to help us decide which of her native southern Mexican specialties we would most enjoy. When our four-year-old could not decide on his drink order,she told him she would whip him up something special. More on www.pitstopsforkids.com.

• Upper Rogue River Trail

  

  The Upper Rogue Trail outside of Prospect, Oregon offers several starting points for beautiful hiking. In the perfect location if you are traveling to or from Crater Lake National Park or Bend, Oregon, this off the beaten track pit stop takes you through scenic woodlands and stunning river views. For more info visit Pitstops for Kids: http://bit.ly/HQc9I

• Tuba City Dinosaur Tracks

  

  At the Tuba City Dinosaur Tracks, located remotely in the Arizona desert, it is possible to view fossilized dinosaur tracks. Before stopping there recently on a long road trip, I had read mixed reviews (both concerning the validity of the tracks and the expertise of the local hosts of the site). After visiting, I'd have to guess that both good and bad are well-founded, because one's experience can vary greatly. Located near the Four Corners area within the Navajo Nation, the attraction is not flashy. In fact, I wouldnt even call it an attraction. If you don't know what you're looking for, the single handmade sign directing you off Highway 160 is not likely to catch your attention. Out in the middle of the acrid desert, you drive down about 100 yards to a dusty parking lot, where a representative of the Navajo lands will greet you and tour you through a series of fossilized prints from the Jurassic period. For more info visit Pitstops for Kids: http://bit.ly/FjJ3r

• Trees of Mystery

  

  Fifteen miles outside of Crescent City on Highway 101 is Trees of Mystery (15500 Highway 101 North), a groomed interpretive trail through the redwoods complete with a Sky Trail gondola, museum, and restaurant. For more info visit: http://bit.ly/2fIOaB

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