Northwest Moments

We’ve all booked a vacation or jumped in the car for a roadtrip based on a single iconic photo. Here’s our collection of the best Northwest moments captured in photos.

Maryhill Museum of Art

Autumn is a beautiful time around the Pacific Northwest. Joe Wolf on Flickr captured Maryhill Museum of Art overlooking the Columbia River Gorge in the fading beauty of November.  Read more about Maryhill Museum on our blog in our posts about the nearby Maryhill Stonehenge, and other sights to see… Read More

Susan’s Garden & Coffee Shop

Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this garden nursery offers a chance to sit down among the flowers and enjoy a nice espresso from their cafe.  Get the details

Vista House and Vintage Cars

Vista House and Vintage Cars

A perfect match – vintage car and Vista House.  Vista House is the iconic image of the Columbia River Gorge, sitting atop Crown Point overlooking the Columbia river below.  Construction began in 1916 and was the crown jewel of the newly finished Columbia River Highway. Built as a safe place… Read More

The Gorge White House, Hood River

The Gorge White House in Hood River serves up a cool glass of cider on a hot day while you sit under the shade of an old oak tree. You may also choose to do a wine tasting while sitting outside between the flower cutting garden and the orchard.  The… Read More

Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge

While we don’t actually get many hurricanes here in the Pacific Northwest, Hurricane Ridge can get a bit windy! But on a calm summer’s day, there are few places with such a spectacular view. Located on the northern edge of the Olympic National Forest just south of Port Townsend, the… Read More

Quartzville Creek, Oregon

Quartzville Creek, Oregon

Quartzville Creek is a 28 mile tributary to the Middle Santiam River in Linn County, Oregon. Located about midway between Salem and Bend as you head east into the Cascades. The area is a favorite spot for camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and maybe even a little gold-panning. Once an area… Read More