Ready to Hit the Slopes? Early Snow A Taste of What’s To Come in the Northwest
It may seem like autumn just started, but winter has already been taking hold in the Northwest and the shot @erikhenne captured near Snoqualmie Pass sums it up just before, with one lone gold-hued tree holding out among the snow covered pines. There was snow in the lowlands too, early… Read More
Autumn 2017 Brings Especially Spectacular Colorful Foliage to the Northwest: Our Photo of the Week
Autumn in the Northwest this year has been especially spectacular. Images captured throughout the region have revealed some of the most colorful foliage we’ve probably seen in years, including this shot from the east side of Mount Tabor in Portland, taken by Best of the Northwest’s own wrangler-in-chief, Andy Hayes,… Read More
Northern Lights in the Northwest: Photo of the Week
While Alaska is the best place to go in the U.S. if you hope to catch the northern lights, did you know that they can sometimes be seen right in Seattle? Of course, you’ll have to have some luck on your side as those frequent cloudy skies combined with light… Read More
Fascinating Northwest Facts You Probably Never Knew
You know that the Pacific Northwest is absolutely amazing – from soaring mountains and countless waterfalls to beautiful bays, lakes, streams and a ruggedly spectacular coastline. But what about those things you probably don’t know about the Northwest? For example, in Washington State, it’s a felony to harass Sasquatch, AKA… Read More
A Rainy Day in the Northwest Is Just Another Excuse to Have Fun
It seems as if we went from warm and dry to cool and rainy in an instant here in the Northwest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go outdoors and have fun. In fact, it’s a great excuse to enjoy being a kid again, splashing in puddles, or even dancing… Read More
Discover Thor’s Well on the Oregon Coast: Our Photo of the Week
The Oregon Coast is filled with breathtaking spots, but the village of Yachats and the surrounding area may be its most stunning stretch of all. This is where you’ll find Thor’s Well, captured so beautifully by @nextlocationtbd, we decided to make it our photo of the week. Be sure to… Read More