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Our blog shares Faces of the Northwest, interviews with creative Northwest business owners, Northwest Moments, and photos of some of our favorite places in the Northwest.

Top Places Around the Northwest To Spot Whales Without a Boat

Whale watching is possible in both Oregon and Washington, and while going on a whale watching boat tour is a great way to spot these magnificent animals, it can also be pretty pricey, especially if you want to bring your whole family. While those in Western Washington arguably have some… Read More

Northwest Photo of the Week: The Blue Angels Have Arrived!

The Blue Angels are now in Seattle, roaring in on Monday in preparation for their performance at Seafair this weekend. This is the highlight of Seafair Weekend, hosted August 5th and 6th, along with the unlimited hydroplane races. The spectacular show also means that the I-90 bridge will be subject… Read More

Join the Thousands on Saturday in Seattle For This Year’s Seafair Torchlight Parade

Will you be joining the thousands in Seattle for this year’s Seafair Torchlight Parade? This annual event has been hosted for nearly 70 years, bringing thousands to watch over 100 parade units, from clowns and pirates to drill teams and equestrian units, plus giant helium balloons- and, it’s all free…. Read More

Our Top 5 Favorite Day Trips From Portland

Whether you live in Portland or you plan to visit, while there are a ton of things to do in the city, you’ll also have easy access to a number of spectacular day trips, including some of our favorites, like these. Astoria Astoria is just an hour and a half’s… Read More

Cool Off at Lower Lewis River Falls: Our Photo of the Week

@elyse.l has an impressive Instgram account with lots of fabulous shots around the Northwest, including this one of Lower Lewis River Falls. With the weather sizzling lately, there are few better ways to cool off than this. The falls are located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest outside of Cougar,… Read More

Taking In the View From the Top of the World: Our Photo of the Week

What’s the view like from the top of the world? In Washington’s Olympic Mountain Range, mountain goats and adventurous climbers get to enjoy vistas like this from the top of  6,255-foot-high Mount Washington. While most of us will never get to experience this, thanks to adventure photographer @austinjackson29 we can… Read More