Outdoors

The outdoors is arguably one of the best features of the Northwest – so join us in exploring the best of the outdoors in the Northwest. Also be sure to visit our list of the most scenic viewpoints in the Northwest and the best scenic drives in the Northwest.

Methow Valley Trails

(509) 996-3287

Winthrop, Washington, USA

Fun all year-round, the Methow Trails are groomed trails created for all to enjoy.  Come in the winter for Nordic skiing, snow shoeing, fat tire bike rides, and cross country skiing. Equipment rentals and lessons are available.Read More

Thomas Condon Paleontology Center

(541) 987-2333

32651 Highway 19, Kimberly, OR, United States

10am -5pm daily, excluding national holidays.

Do you have an ‘inner archaeologist’? The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has 3 spectacular locations, the Clarno Unit, Painted Hills Unit, and the Sheep Rock Unit. But the best place to see fossils is the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, in the Sheep Rock Unit.Read More

Fort Worden

Fort Worden

360-344-4400

200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Welcome to Fort Worden, a place where people and ideas meet. Set on 434 acres of parkland, Fort Worden is located in Port Townsend, Washington, on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula. Visitors come from all over the world to learn, explore their creativity and share memorable experiences.Read More