Kate Hagan Gallup

Seattle, Vancouver, Washington

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Mom | Wife | Writer | Digital Strategist | Geek Writer @parentmap @EcoParentMag @housedigest @mashed

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Free Indoor Play Spaces in Portland, OR

Oct 29, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

It’s that time of year. Rainy season has arrived and parents everywhere are wondering where to take the kids to burn off some energy. And while Portland has some fabulous indoor play spaces, these spots below don’t cost anything. That’s a playtime victory!Your local library is a prime destination for an indoor adventure. Local libraries have many spaces and amenities set up for kids — and yes, they expect children will make some reasonable amounts of noise.
10+ Places to Volunteer with the Family in Vancouver, WA

Oct 22, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

As the sun sets earlier and earlier, we are given added opportunities to create our own light within our community. Volunteering is a fantastic way to not only support those in need around you, but also to create a myriad of social and mental health benefits for ourselves. The catch — there’s so many opportunities, it can be hard to know where to get started.
Where to Celebrate Fall and Halloween in Vancouver, WA

Sep 26, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

It’s time to smell cinnamon and clove, paint the town orange, and to plan your fall holiday destinations across Clark County. There is so much to do this season that we couldn’t pack it all into one place — and for more Halloween events, check out our kids calendar regularly!Nestled amid the forests of Yacolt, a visit to Pomeroy Farm is always a good time, but fall brings out something special. Take a hayride among “pumpkin people” and choose both your favorite pumpkin and favorite photo opp.
How and Where to Go Cardboard Sledding in Portland, OR

Aug 12, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

Do you love sledding but hate the cold? (Or wish you could sled year round without having to travel?) The greater Portland metro has the perfect solution for fabulous summer fun: cardboard sledding. Here’s where to go for this family-friendly activity, that’s easy, fun and great on the wallet. Cardboard sledding is a craze that’s taken over many local summer parks in the area.
Alderbrook Park, WA has plenty of kid-friendly activities for local families

Aug 8, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

Head to the Friday Night Cruise In at Alderbrook Park to spy classic cars — and romp through oodles of kid-friendly activities that are all included with admission. Alderbrook Park is your escape from the city in southwest Washington. Located outside the tiny town of Brush Prairie in Clark County — just under one hour from Portland — you’ll quickly think you’re driving to a summertime pumpkin patch in the woods during the weekly Friday Night Cruise Infrom 4-8pm.
Where to Chase Waterfalls in Southwest Washington

Jul 17, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

Do go chasing waterfalls, stop sticking to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to. While we can’t get enough of the Gorge and its waterfall corridor, this area can get kind of crowded in the summer. Instead, watch as the hills flow down from Mt. Saint Helens towards the Columbia, creating these highly accessible water paths on the Washington side of the river, each less than a 5 minutes hike (or climb) from your car and within an hour of downtown Portland.
Where to Find Bigfoot in Portland

Jul 5, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

Can you find bigfoot? Bigfoot, also called Sasquatch, Witkit, or Wendigo most commonly refers to the northwestern North American cryptid. Cryptids can be summed up as creatures that everyone knows about, many people believe in, but no one has really proven they exist. Think chupacabra, yetis, and the Loch Ness monster. There’s historical stories of a bigfoot attack in 1924 at Ape Canyon near Mt. Saint Helens and the bigfoot story has only grown in the Pacific Northwest since.
A New Bike Park Opened in Vancouver, WA

Jun 21, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

What do you do with a temporarily empty public space? City planners in Vancouver, Washington recently grabbed an opportunity by the pavement, creating a new community space at the Heights Bike Garden. The “park” is a new shared space in an area that awaits eventual development, and while it’s running, it may just be one of the largest bike gardens anywhere.
New Play Spaces, Eateries and More in Vancouver, WA

May 28, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

There are so many new things happening across Clark County this summer — too many to list in one round-up. That said, we think you’ll enjoy this highlight of great openings and events including kids play places and summer favorites. It’s a wonderful time to be 5 years old in Clark County. May began with the opening of Junebug Play and Learning Space in Ridgefield, followed by the Chicky Play Museum near the mall a week later.
Where to Slide and Swing in Vancouver

Apr 23, 2024 | pdxparent.com | Kate Hagan Gallup

Exploring playgrounds may be one of my favorite activities as a parent — and I understand the kid enjoys it, too. Moving from Seattle down to Vancouver has given me the option to explore an entirely new set of playgrounds with my little one and I couldn’t be more excited. Here are some top picks for outdoor play in the Vancouver area to get you started. The Columbia Tech Center is Vancouver’s not-so-secret hidden playground.