Wednesday on the Water
#WednesdayOnTheWater | #AmericanPride | #ColumbiaRiver The Columbia River has as many as 8 overnight cruise ships during the year. The American Pride is the newest and, perhaps, most stunning. This spectacular paddlewheeler has 4-, 7-, and 10-night itineraries, cruising March thru November each year. Here you can see the American… Read More
Best Ways to See the Northwest’s Most Brilliant Flowers Before the Colorful Bounty Fades Away
Spring is all about colorful flowers and lush greenery, and the Northwest is filled with them. If you missed the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, there are still a number of other places to view the season’s most brilliant highlights, including these. Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon Highly acclaimed as… Read More
Starry Night at Oregon’s Crater Lake: The Northwest Photo of the Week
With the weather finally warming, and sunshine make its way to the Pacific Northwest, it’s time to get back to the Great Outdoors, and America’s deepest lake at nearly 2,000-feet deep, with it’s intensely blue shade and remarkable clarity, is surely one of the best places to visit. A sight… Read More
Where To Watch The ‘Great American Solar Eclipse’ in the Northwest
Did you know that this summer will bring North America’s biggest astronomical event in nearly 40 years? On Monday, August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will darkening skies, first reaching Oregon on the west coast, before sweeping across the Midwest and southeast, eventually spanning across the Atlantic in the… Read More
A Summer Dream: Cruising the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands are one of the Northwest’s most popular vacation destinations – often ranked among the top islands to visit on Earth. One of the best ways to experience these lush gems surrounded by the glistening waters of the Salish Sea, is to take a cruise – it’s… Read More
Best Instagram Accounts for Northwest Travel Inspiration
Whether you live in the Northwest or are planning a visit, there are some Instagram accounts that you really need to follow. Their stunning images are sure to provide you with some great ideas for day trips, weekend excursions and well beyond. @exquisite_oregon Jeff C Bryant is a skilled landscape… Read More