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.

Northwest’s Best Seafood Dives

The Pacific Northwest is famous for its fresh seafood, and while there is an abundance to be enjoyed at fine restaurants, there’s a surprising number of outstanding dives where you can indulge in some of the best, often for bargain prices. Here are some of our favorites – if you… Read More

Immerse Yourself in Autumn’s Glory With a Hike at Mt. Hood

Check out all of that color! Now is the time to immerse yourself in autumn’s glory, and one of the best ways to do just that is with a hike at Mt. Hood, but you’ll need to go soon before those colors fade away. This stunning shot was captured by… Read More

Wednesday On the Water

#WednesdayOnTheWater | #ColumbiaRiver | #NWDesert We’re always so used to the luscious green associated with the valleys of the Pacific Northwest – but sometimes we forget about the incredible beauty found in our desert region! Yes, this is still a picture of the Columbia River, just east of the gorge…. Read More

Brilliant Splashes of Autumn Color in Western Idaho

Moscow isn’t just a city in Russia – there’s another place called Moscow in northern Idaho, set along the border of Washington. and if you happen to drive through, or visit, this time of year, you’ll see some incredibly vibrant splashes of fall color. While it’s best known for its… Read More

Northwest’s Best Small Towns: Did Your Favorite Make the List?

We all have our favorite small towns here in the Northwest, and every year USA Today’s 10Best editors team up with local travel experts to name their favorites. You may be able to figure out 2017’s No. 1 pick from the feature image alone: Sequim. Sequim, located on Washington’s Olympic… Read More

Sunset at Cannon Beach: Northwest’s Best Photo of the Week

Have you ever seen a sunset so colorful at Cannon Beach? This one is definitely a stunner, captured by Instagrammer @teejaysimon. We are impressed! So much so that we decided to make this our Northwest’s Best Photo of the Week. Cannon Beach is considered one of the world’s top spots… Read More