One of the things I really love about northwest Washington state is that there are a multitude of attractions within a very small geographic area. The best of several worlds…
Dry Falls and Soap Lake, WA: A Gift from the Last Ice Age
The last Ice Age left us some pretty cool stuff. In the deserts of Central Washington State, there are so many phenomenal geological wonders to explore. Among these is Dry…
Yurt Camping in Oregon: A Different Way to Camp
Let’s face it, camping in the Pacific Northwest offers the ultimate choice of ocean, forest, and mountains. Oregon Coast yurt rentals can be frond in some of the finest campgrounds.…
Photo: The Mysterious Beauty of Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, OR
Haystack rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon is probably one of the most photographed natural landmarks in the world. Well, duh! It’s just so gorgeous. Those of us lucky enough to…
Where Forest Meets Ocean on the Northern Oregon Coast
The northern Oregon coast offers up beaches unlike any other. The mostly cool tides wash up onto sandy beaches where majestic Douglas Fir and other evergreen trees are mere yards…
5 Hot Springs in Oregon You Must Visit
Have you ever been to a naturally occurring hot spring? How about actually soaking in one? A perfect hot tub brought to you by mother nature! Many hot springs…
Things to Do in Leavenworth, Washington and More
Nestled in majestic, wooded mountains, Leavenworth, WA is one of those amazing, tiny towns that seem to exist solely for visitors. So where do the locals live? Only when you…
Technicolor Dreams Await at Arches National Park
On a recent trip to Arches National Park in Utah, I thrilled at the chance to walk on geologic formations that were once a seabed thrust up by tectonic plates…