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Heather Hicks

Heather Hicks and her husband are parents to five children, ages 1-11. They love exploring Oregon and finding adventure with all the kids in tow. Heather writes about their travels at OregonOutdoorFamily.com, where she encourages families to get outside and go!

Making Memories with Our Special Access Pass

March 16, 2017
While we've always loved adventuring in Oregon's great outdoors, a few years ago our family decided to go on a different type of adventure. We became a certified foster family, choosing to care for babies alongside our own children. Shortly after we were certified, we discovered that Oregon State Parks provides a Special Access pass for foster families. More
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