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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.

Cathedral Park and Hometown Smoker

Cathedral Park and Hometown Smoker

A little while ago I visited the St. John’s area of Portland located on the northern edge of the Willamette River and just at the foot of the iconic St. John’s Bridge. Cathedral Park is a public park that sits right underneath the St. John’s Bridge. You couldn’t get any… Read More

Photo of the Week: Mount St. Helens

Photo of the Week: Mount St. Helens

Isn’t this just a stunning photograph? In the distance, you see Mt. Hood. In the center is Mt. St. Helens and Spirit Lake. In the front, the view of St. Helens Lake. The lake is filled with the downed ghostly remnants of a once dense forest. Mt. St. Helens and… Read More

Bonair Winery

Bonair Winery

Every Wednesday, Best of the Northwest spotlights a different winery on our Instagram page for #WineryWednesday. This week’s spotlight was on Bonair Winery in Zillah, WA in the Yakima Valley wine region. The Yakima Valley enjoys a perfect climate for growing grapes with its long, sunny summers, predictable rainfall, and… Read More

Photo of the Week: The Blue Bridge

Photo of the Week: The Blue Bridge

Known as the “Blue Bridge” in the Tri-Cities area of southern Washington, this beautiful bridge spans the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick. Formally named the Pioneer Memorial Bridge, the name “blue” bridge is easier to remember. But colors don’t matter when competing with mother nature’s sunset show. The graceful… Read More

Navidi’s Olive Oils & Vinegars

In a perfect world, we would all be able to walk into a store and taste test everything before we purchased. You can do just that when you visit Navidi’s Oils and Vinegars in Camas.  Their store offers you the chance to taste every olive oil and every balsamic vinegar… Read More

Photo of the Week: Mount Hood Sunrise

Photo of the Week: Mount Hood Sunrise

This stunning scene is for those that venture out at daybreak along the Columbia River. The sun rises dramatically behind Mt. Hood as you look east from the Portland/Vancouver area. There are many piers on which local wild birds may join you for the show. Atop many perches up and… Read More