The Most Magnificent Waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge + How To See Them
The Columbia River Gorge divides the states of Washington and Oregon, and is famous for housing one of the greatest concentrations of scenic waterfalls in the world. If you plan to visit, these magnificent waterfalls are the ones that are truly not to be missed. Latourell Falls Just east of… Read More
Best Ways to See the Northwest’s Most Brilliant Flowers Before the Colorful Bounty Fades Away
Spring is all about colorful flowers and lush greenery, and the Northwest is filled with them. If you missed the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, there are still a number of other places to view the season’s most brilliant highlights, including these. Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon Highly acclaimed as… Read More
Starry Night at Oregon’s Crater Lake: The Northwest Photo of the Week
With the weather finally warming, and sunshine make its way to the Pacific Northwest, it’s time to get back to the Great Outdoors, and America’s deepest lake at nearly 2,000-feet deep, with it’s intensely blue shade and remarkable clarity, is surely one of the best places to visit. A sight… Read More
Where To Watch The ‘Great American Solar Eclipse’ in the Northwest
Did you know that this summer will bring North America’s biggest astronomical event in nearly 40 years? On Monday, August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will darkening skies, first reaching Oregon on the west coast, before sweeping across the Midwest and southeast, eventually spanning across the Atlantic in the… Read More
Best Instagram Accounts for Northwest Travel Inspiration
Whether you live in the Northwest or are planning a visit, there are some Instagram accounts that you really need to follow. Their stunning images are sure to provide you with some great ideas for day trips, weekend excursions and well beyond. @exquisite_oregon Jeff C Bryant is a skilled landscape… Read More
Another One of the Northwest’s Delights – Stargazing & the Northern Lights
Did you know that the Northern Lights occasionally make an appearance here in the Northwest? While many people think they can only be seen in far northern locations like Alaska, Iceland, Sweden and Finland, the night skies in Washington State, and sometimes even Oregon, have been known to put on… Read More