Water, wind build Great Sand Dunes

Across from shallow creeks at the base of the 14,000-foot Sangre de Cristo Mountains sit the largest sand piles in North America.

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Closed by forest fire, historic highway re-opens Monday

Historic McKenzie Pass Highway 242 to will re-open to traffic well ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend after being closed to allow firefighting traffic to access a forest fire burning between McKenzie Bridge and Sisters, Ore.

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‘BOOM! it got dark and things started flying up in the air’

A microburst ripped up parts of West Yellowstone, Mont. Hotels and residents are now in recovery mode.

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‘BOOM! it got dark and things started flying up in the air’

Our September Issue

Our September issue — which is out this week — is a favorite with Metro Parent staff because it includes the winners of our Readers’ Family Favorites contest. No one knows “family-friendly” better than our readers, and we’re thrilled once again to share all of your favorite places to eat, shop, work out, watch movies and just generally have tons of fun. Check it out to find out what gems your family has yet to discover. As we head back into the school year, our September issue also offers advice for raising kids who are scientifically literate at every age and stage. It’s not that we want them all to end up with careers in science, it’s just that we want them to grow up enthusiastic about exploration and discovery. We also explore childhood speech disorders , shedding light on the different types of speech disorders children can experience, the warning signs we should all learn to recognize, and how to get help as early as possible if you think your child might need it. You’ll find all your favorite regular features, too, including a Viewpoint offering an update on autism research presented by specialists from Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Spoken Language Understanding; an Angels Among Us column introducing you to the Native American Youth and Family Center ; a late summer party in the park in Going Places with Ramona ; and a review of Pizzicato Pizza , a delicious treat for you and your school, in our Family Fare column. Of course our Family Calendar is filled to the brim with exciting activities every day of the month. While we think you’ll find the best of the Portland metro area in every issue of Metro Parent , this issue in particular reminds us of how lucky we are to live – and to raise our children! – in the Portland metro area! Pick up your copy today, or read it online beginning September 1.

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Aerial Adventure Course

What’s to Love:  This site highlights all kinds of adventures.  Granted, sometimes the “adventures” are more like cushy vacations or a walks in nearby parks.  However, I want the… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Crater Lake Visit

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Oregon State Fair has tastes, tunes and thrills

Oregon's 148th State Fair kicks off August 27.

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Grant’s Getaways: Back in Time at Lava Lands

Grant gets in touch with a historic hotbed across a landscape that was a true hot zone of volcanic eruptions and birthplace of mountains.

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Algae alert issued for Blue Lake

Visitors to Blue Lake Park should avoid all contact with the water, officials said. The alert also applies to pets.

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Oregon Children’s Theatre: On the Eve of Friday Morning @ Winningstad Theatre (02.26.11)

Oregon Children's Theatre: On the Eve of Friday Morning When: Sat 02.26.11 , February 26, 2011 14:00:00 Where: Winningstad Theatre Family View Page At CultureMob.com

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Oregon Children’s Theatre: Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly @ Newmark Theatre (01.23.11)

Oregon Children's Theatre: Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly When: Sun 01.23.11 , January 23, 2011 14:00:00 Where: Newmark Theatre Family View Page At CultureMob.com

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Hood-To-Coast forecast: Bust out the mittens

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Hood-To-Coast forecast: Bust out the mittens

TrackersPDX Summer Camps

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