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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.

5 Stunning Waterfalls

5 Stunning Waterfalls

If you love waterfalls, you must embrace the rain. Here in the Northwest, we have an abundance of waterfalls – each with its own character and style. While Multnomah Falls graces most of the calendars and tourist brochures, there are so many others to see.  Tall or short, thin or… Read More

Happy Donut Day!

We love donuts here in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve taken artisan donuts to a whole new level. Here is a beginning list of donut shops you’ll need to try when in the PNW!

An Easy-Does-It Wine & Wildflower Day in the Columbia Gorge

Mid-May is a fabulous time to visit the Columbia River Gorge. On a recent day trip out of Vancouver, a perfect weather day was in store for me as I headed up towards Hood River.  The day was planned with a variety of stops along the way. There is so… Read More

Caffeinated I-5

Caffeinated I-5

Let’s take a road trip and swing by some favorite coffee shops along the way.  The PNW is chock full of fantastic coffee shops – after all, we do take our coffee very seriously.  We’ll start in the North and head South along I-5, stopping by for some caffeine, sample… Read More

New Business Listings This Week

Find these new businesses we’ve added this week – a “new” 50s vibe, coffee with a view, tasty Oregon in Mac, historic Portland vibe, and 3 generations in a book store: Natalia’s Cafe Storyville Coffee The Bitter Monk Taphouse Vista Spring Cafe The Book Bin

Find These Hidden Treasures on Vancouver’s Waterfront

Look down, look up, look all around.  There is cool design everywhere when walking along Vancouver’s new waterfront.  This new urban interface along the banks of the Columbia River may look ultra modern from a distance, but pays homage to the historical past and its industrial heritage in the creative… Read More