You’ve seen this decade volcano from the plane, or from a high rise in Seattle on a clear day, or driving down I-5, and you’ve always wondered to yourself, “What…

A great way to soak up the essence of a city, talk with locals, and grab a bargain or two in the process is to attend a local flea market. Who…

The whole of the Oregon Coast offers up near unlimited experiences. Explore rugged and rocky vistas, sandy beaches, and forests that practically touch the water’s edge. Lighthouses galore, quaint seaside…

Think you know your Pacific Northwest trivia? I’ve put together this little trivia quiz to test your knowledge and to get you thinking about your next Pacific Northwest Adventure. …

The Rose City has so many wonderful parks. Portland is green (in more ways than one), and her many parks are a testament to that love of nature and sustainability.…

Looking for a great Washington State road trip? Sandwiched between the Cascade Mountain Range and the secluded forests of the Nez-Pierce in Idaho, lies the deserts of central Washington. The…

Oregon, Washington and British Columbia encompass such a large area, with so many breathtaking sights, cultural experiences and outdoor activities, it can be overwhelming. If you have been here before,…

The sleepy town of Ashland, southern Oregon is nestled in the land of fertile farmland and rural friendliness. You wouldn’t think that for eight months out of the year it…

Okay, so you’ve decided that you want to take a vacation. A good one. A few days to get away from regular life. The need burns so great in you…

The covered bridges of ages past hold a romanticism, not unlike your local childhood soda shop, or the drive-in movie theatre just outside of town. Covered bridges are a cherished…

The best hike of my life so far? Definitely! Certainly, the longest hike I’ve done yet, and one of the most challenging. Not so much as difficult in terms of…

There’s nothing…I mean nothing more spiritually fulfilling than getting up at the crack of dawn on a summer’s day, getting in your car with a full tank of gas, and…

** This post was updated July 9, 2024 ** Victoria is the cuter-than-a-button, picturesque darling of British Columbia. I really love this little city – with its super-easy and affordable…

For a town that’s out in the middle of nowhere, smack dab in the high desert of eastern Washington State, Spokane is a pretty cool place. While it’s no Las…

We all know that it’s getting more expensive to plan and execute a vacation. Unless you have gobs of money stashed away in the bank, it’s pretty much necessary to…

**This post was updated July 23rd, 2024** What better way to map out the perfect road trip than to drive along the Oregon Coast and catch all of the lighthouses?…

When people think of wine produced in the United States, most immediately think California’s Napa Valley. But just up the road is the fertile Willamette Valley of Oregon, which produces…

When you look at a map of the Pacific Northwest and Canada,  what draws your eye when you consider a getaway to this area of the world? The lush green…

There is a reason people call this the “crown jewel” of state parks. At 9,200 acres, it is Oregon’s largest and most diverse state park. To my knowledge, no other…

Allow me to dispel a misconception. The city of Vancouver, British Columbia is actually NOT on Vancouver Island. Weird, huh? Yeah, I think so too. No, the city of Vancouver…