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.

Frozen Tamanawas Falls Brings Winter Bliss: Best of the Northwest Photo of the Week

The arrival of winter means magnificent snow and ice covered waterfalls along with postcard-perfect photographs, like this one, our Best of the Northwest photo of the week. Located at Mount Hood, the 100-foot-tall Tamanawas Falls is reached via a hike along Cold Springs Creek that’s spectacular in any season, but… Read More

Wednesday On the Water

Wednesday On the Water

#WednesdayOnTheWater | #ChristmasShips | #ChristmasNorthwest Every year, the ship captains of Portland put on a spectacular show of lights to honor the holidays. There is a Columbia River fleet and Willamette River fleet – and some nights they combine! 2017 is the 63rd year that Christmas Ships have been a… Read More

Oregon’s Best Winter Destinations

Whether you live in Oregon, or are planning on traveling to the Beaver State, there are lots of fantastic destinations to enjoy during the winter. From snow-covered mountain slopes to the rugged coast, these options are ideal. Mount Hood Mount Hood is one of the most popular places to be… Read More

Listen Carefully and You Can Hear the Silence: The Snow-Covered Washington Cascades

“Listen carefully,” they say, “and you can hear the silence of the snow.” Nothing feels more calming than being surrounded by the booming sound of silence in a snow-covered landscape, which is why we’ve chosen this photo, shot after some 100 inches of the white powder fell around Stevens Pass… Read More

Before the Fire: Oregon’s Spectacular Oneonta Gorge, Our Photo of the Week

Oneonta Gorge, off the Historic Columbia River Highway near Ainsworth State Park, suffered some of the most severe burns in the devastating Eagle Creek fire that erupted in early September, ultimately burning over 48,000 acres. This stunning photo was captured by Instagrammer @nextlocationtbd before that fire. The area is likely… Read More

Northwest Photo of the Week: Leavenworth, Washington’s Christmas Lighting Festival

The Christmas Lighting Festival in Leavenworth, Washington is one of the top destinations for enjoying holiday delights. Truly one of the most magical Christmas towns, the festival transforms this Bavarian village into a virtual snow globe of holiday magic over the first three weekends in December. The Christmas tree lighting… Read More