Top Places Around the Northwest To Spot Whales Without a Boat
Whale watching is possible in both Oregon and Washington, and while going on a whale watching boat tour is a great way to spot these magnificent animals, it can also be pretty pricey, especially if you want to bring your whole family. While those in Western Washington arguably have some… Read More
Wednesday on the Water
#WednesdayOnTheWater | #ColumbiaRiver | #AmericanEmpress The American Empress has become a welcome site on the Columbia River! The ship docks out of Vancouver, Washington, across the river from Portland, Oregon. In this photo, the ship is docked in Stevenson, WA. You can cruise the American Empress one 8-night journeys from… Read More
Northwest Photo of the Week: The Blue Angels Have Arrived!
The Blue Angels are now in Seattle, roaring in on Monday in preparation for their performance at Seafair this weekend. This is the highlight of Seafair Weekend, hosted August 5th and 6th, along with the unlimited hydroplane races. The spectacular show also means that the I-90 bridge will be subject… Read More
Join the Thousands on Saturday in Seattle For This Year’s Seafair Torchlight Parade
Will you be joining the thousands in Seattle for this year’s Seafair Torchlight Parade? This annual event has been hosted for nearly 70 years, bringing thousands to watch over 100 parade units, from clowns and pirates to drill teams and equestrian units, plus giant helium balloons- and, it’s all free…. Read More
Wednesday on the Water
#WednesdayOnTheWater | #LittleZigZag | #MtHood Last week, my family went on a hike up to the Little Zig Zag Falls. At the end of the trail, you’re rewarded with this beautiful waterfall. And even though it was quite a hot day, the shady trail and mist from the waterfall kept… Read More
Our Top 5 Favorite Day Trips From Portland
Whether you live in Portland or you plan to visit, while there are a ton of things to do in the city, you’ll also have easy access to a number of spectacular day trips, including some of our favorites, like these. Astoria Astoria is just an hour and a half’s… Read More