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.

Fireworks on Lake Union: Photo of the Week

With Fourth of July almost here, we chose this spectacular image of fireworks over Lake Union, captured by @miraculous.cassiebug, as our photo of the week. If you don’t have plans yet, Seattle hosts one of the biggest events for Independence Day, which concludes with a spectacular fireworks show over Lake Union…. Read More

Free Sailing? Yes! With Seattle’s Center For Wooden Boats, Our Photo of the Week

Did you know you can actually sail for free at the Center for Wooden Boats? With this weekend’s scorching weather, there’s no better time than to take advantage of one of the few places in America where you can enjoy a boat ride at absolutely no cost. At its Lake… Read More

Wednesday on the Water

#WednesdayOnTheWater | #BC | #Kayaking Today we’re sharing this gorgeous shot of a lone kayaker exploring beautiful British Columbia. This kayaker came from the Safari Quest, which cruises roundtrip from Seattle, WA, during the Spring and Fall. The Safari Quest is a NW-based ship, carrying only 22 passengers. It cruises… Read More

This Summer’s Best Way to Experience the Oregon Coast

Looking for a fun way to explore one of the nation’s, and the world’s, most breathtaking coastlines, including scenes like this? America’s Hub World Tours offers an amazing day trip to do just that. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad & Coastal Tour is offered between June and September. If you… Read More

Wednesday on the Water

#WednesdayOnTheWater | #CraterLake This was the view of Crater Lake over Memorial Day weekend – STUNNING! The water was so still, you almost can’t tell where the line is between real and reflection. It’s a mesmerizing experience. No wonder it’s considered one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon! Our partners… Read More

The Colorful Glory of Mother Nature Showcased at Steptoe Butte State Park

Choosing this week’s photo to feature was really a no-brainer. Just check out all those brilliant colors! We can thank @samsnaps77 for snapping this incredible image at Steptoe Butte State Park, a 1,000-foot-high quartzite island that rises from the silty soils of the Palouse hills in Colfax, Washington. The butte… Read More