Friday, September 7, 2012

Mini Golf Fun!



I've just updated the PortlandFamilyFun.com - Ideas for Anytime page with a fun Mini Golf Directory.  I haven't been to all of these courses and I would love to hear your feedback on any of them.  I wish we had the  Wonders of the World Mini Golf Course from the movie Overboard.  That was supposed to be in Oregon!

 
Miniature Golf

There are some fun indoor and outdoor mini golf courses around the area!
All American Putt 'n Bat
Lincoln City, OR
Indoor 17 hole course. Great for rainy days on the beach. Also has batting cages and games. Indoors
Best Little Roadhouse and Mini Golf
Salem, OR
Restaurant and 18 holes of golf. Less expensive before 3pm. Outdoors.
Bullwinkle's Family Fun Center
Wilsonville, OR
Fun course with caves, a tiny town, waterfalls and a great view of the freeway! :-) Outdoors.All kinds of other family fun! Batting Cages, Rides, Ropes Course, Laser Tag and more.
Eagle Landing Mini Golf and Golf Course
Clackamas, OR
Eagle Landing Golf Course also has a mini golf course on site. No windmills or castles, more of a nature themed course. Also lighted at night. Outdoors.
Glowing Greens Miniature Golf - Hilton Hotel Portland Oregon
Black light min golf is a relatively new phenomenon and it looks pretty cool.
This course has a pirate theme and is the only black light mini golf course in Portland.
Ahoy matey!
Indoors.
Hazel Dell Golf O Rama
Hazel Dell, WA
7120 NE Highway 99Vancouver, WA98665360-694-4719
This course is attached to a Steakburger Restaurant. Decorated for Christmas! They have 2 - 18 hole courses. Outdoors.
Mountain Air Miniature Golf, Sandy, OR
This is located at a landscaping company and has a fun pioneer theme. Outdoors.
Oaks Park
Portland, OR
Golf Course just off the midway. Decorated with nature, rocks and waterfalls. Sorry, no windmills or clown faces here. Outdoors.
Safari Sam's
Sherwood, OR
Safari Sam's is a huge play place with obstacle courses, games and glow mini golf! Indoors.
Ski Bowl Adventure Park
Mount Hood, OR
TONS of activities here during the summer with limited weekend hours in late Spring and early Fall. Outdoors.
Sunset Golf Center
Beaverton, OR
18 hole course connected with a regular golf course. Recently refurbished, according to the website. Outdoors.
Ten Tiny Tees
Seaside, OR
Ten tiny tees is located on the main drag in Seaside. Yes, at the beach, and a fun course to visit when you are there. It's around $4 and typically busy in the summer. Brightly painted course with a rocket ship, clowns and more! Indoors.
Tualatin Island GreensTualatin, ORCourse looks like a real course. There are water hazards, sand traps and three acres of course.
Outdoors.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Sept 6 FREE Turkey Roasters at Arby's 1am-1pm

I'm not a huge fan of Arby's but I am a fan of free food!

Sept. 6 from 11am-1pm 

https://www.facebook.com/events/402186883169424/ 

Choose from Turkey Classic, Turkey 'n Cheddar Classic, or Grand Turkey Club and taste the greatest thing since sliced roast beef.

 

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Family Adventure Day

Family Adventure Day
Saturday August 18th, 10:00am-1:00pm
The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is hosting the last Family Adventure Day of the summer this Saturday from 10:00am- 1:00pm. This community event promotes healthy kids, families and natural spaces. Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to experience the wonders of wildlife through Nature Stories, Pond Life Encounters, Wetland Art, and much more. Volunteer Naturalists will be located along the Refuge’s year-long trail with activities, games, and crafts for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors are also invited to explore the trails, wildlife overlooks, and interpretive areas on their own. Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is located at 19255 SW Pacific Highway (99W), just north of Sherwood. This event is free and does not require advanced registration. Please refer any questions to Gardiner at gardiner_platt@fws.gov or 503.625.5944.


Gardiner Platt
Environmental Education Coordinator
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
19255 SW Pacific Hwy
Sherwood, OR 97140
503- 625-5944
503- 625- 5947 (Fax)

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Clackamas County Fair Coupon

Portland Perks has a special coupon for the Clackamas Conty Fair.  6 games or rides for $15.  Still not cheap, but a discount if you are going to do rides.

Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo August 14-19

Don't miss out on the Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo, starting this week!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Perseid Meteor Shower Watch



Date: Aug. 12, 2012Time: At sunset
Cost: Free with $5 parking per vehicle fee
Located at: Rooster Rock State Park or L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park
Access: Everyone

Perseid Meteor Shower Watch

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is getting ready for its largest star party of the year on Sunday, August 12, the Perseid Meteor Shower Watch! Hundreds of star lovers from across the Pacific Northwest will be meeting at both Rooster Rock State Park and Stub Stewart State Park at 8 p.m. to watch and enjoy the wonder of the Perseid Meteor Shower. The event, sponsored by OMSI, the Rose City Astronomers, the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers and Oregon Parks and Recreations will have telescopes set up for attendees to use. OMSI staff will be presenting informal talks about the meteor shower, constellations, and the summer sky. On the scheduled day of each OMSI Star Party, it is suggested that interested visitors call the OMSI Star Parties Hotline, (503) 797-4610 #3 then #5, or check the OMSI Star Parties web site http://www.omsi.edu/starparties for possible weather-related cancellations.
To reach Rooster Rock State Park, take I-84 east of the Sandy River at exit 25. The park is located 22 miles east of Portland.
To reach L.L. "Stub" Stewart State Park, take US-26 west of Portland and turn right on OR-47. The park is located 23 miles west of Portland.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Learn to make Wholesome Baby Food Tonight in Canby

Learn how to make wholesome, tasty and nutritious baby food.
Workshop tonight at 6:30 pm at the library.Presented by Oregon State University Extension Service of Clackamas County.


Hanna Hofer
Programming/Public Relations
Canby Public Library
503.266.3394