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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.

Arcadia Beach

Arcadia Beach

There are so many beautiful beaches along the Oregon coastline, it is hard to choose just one to call a favorite. I recently visited Arcadia Beach just south of Cannon Beach on the northern coastline. While Cannon Beach is one of the most photographed beaches in the Northwest, there are… Read More

Photo of the day: Seattle’s Great Wheel at Twilight

Photo of the day: Seattle’s Great Wheel at Twilight

You can almost feel the sights and sounds of a warm summer’s evening standing on the pier on Seattle’s waterfront looking at this photo of the Great Wheel. Seattle is beautiful at any time of day, but looks especially lovely at twilight.

Pacific Way Bakery & Cafe

In the beautiful little seaside town of Gearhart, Oregon, you will find a beautiful little cafe. In the traditional Northwest style weathered cedar shingle siding with white trim, the coffee shop fits in perfectly with the rest of the quaint town. It is within walking distance of most all homes… Read More

Double Mountain Brewery

This week we’re throwing a spotlight on Double Mountain Brewery, in Hood River, Oregon. A great place to try some locally made craft beers or fruit-based hard ciders alongside some brick-oven pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. They have live music most Thursdays and Saturday nights. Check out their event calendar for… Read More

The Art of Travel

The Art of Travel

Whether you are a full time resident of the Pacific Northwest, or just have fond memories of a vacation here, collecting artwork of the area is a great way to show your love of the Northwest. Owning original artwork is not as unreachable as you might think. You can choose… Read More

Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry

A destination breakfast place in Portland, Oregon is the unique and friendly Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry in the Hollywood district of east Portland. With a Scandinavian vibe serving wholesome, farm-to-table style breakfast and lunch, Vivienne’s is a stylish and homey restaurant for foodies to love. With mismatched dishes, lattes served… Read More