Mount Jefferson

John & I in front of the fire we had built.
We were ready to go with marshmallows!

If you are looking for a cute day trip, travel to West Jefferson. The downtown area is super cute. There are tons of things downtown to visit and see. There are several cute antique shops, where you can buy rustic things to decorate your home or the perfect gift for a friend. West Jefferson downtown received the 2015 Great Main Street Award. The voters must have realized all of the fun things to do in downtown Jefferson. From visiting those cute stores to stopping by the local Soda Shop you can't go wrong. With a back in time atmosphere, and prices to go along with it, you can't go wrong bringing your family for a treat. Stop in at the local candy store and grab a snack for the road. Explore downtown and view all of the history that is there. When you have had the whole downtown experience, pack a picnic and head up the mountain.

We traveled to Mt. Jefferson during the fall to see the
leaves changing colors! It was such a beautiful trip! 

Mount Jefferson National Park is full of wonderful wildlife and trails to explore. There are beautiful moss covered cliffs to snap pictures of. Head down in the fall and see the leaves changing colors. It is such a beautiful array of colors, it is the perfect season for a visit. Don't make it down in the Fall, head down during Christmas and see the mountains covered in snow. bring your family out and pick and cut your own tree down. The "Cut Your Own Tree" sites are super hospitable, they always have coffee for parents and hot chocolate with marshmallows for the kids. If you head up the mountain on a cooler day, gather some firewood and build a fire. The State Park has a wonderful shelter with picnic tables and a fire place. All you need to do is gather the wood and light the match. Be careful to make sure that you leave the area clean, as you found it. Always check to make sure there isn't a burn ban on before lighting the fire, and make sure the fire is completely out before you leave. Make sure you hike up to the top of the mountain and see the exquisite views!