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.

Mt. Baker Wildflowers

Photographer Erwin Buske captures the beauty of the northern Cascades – especially the many wildflowers.  Here, wild asters are found in the Mt. Baker National Forest.  Follow his work on Facebook for more stunning photos or explore more on his website.

Old Sauk Trail

Hiking along the Old Sauk trail in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in June can find you engulfed in a sea of green. Everything is alive with even downed tree branches becoming homes for new life.  Find out more about this hike on the National Forest Service website.

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