Forests, mountains, orchards, and wineries.
Pacific Northwest travel guides from the area’s biggest fan.
Quick Guide to Visiting the Seattle Spheres
See over 25,000 tropical plants in a light, airy greenhouse.
15 Best Things to Do in Port Townsend
Find the best parks, restaurants, and attractions in this artsy Washington harbor town.
Annual Recreation Passes of Oregon and Washington
A detailed guide to choosing which passes are right for you this year.
How to Find Short Beach on the Oregon Coast
See this beautiful hidden beach near Oceanside.
7 Tips for Hiking with Chronic Pain [Down to Earth Guide]
Practical advice for getting out in nature after you’ve had setbacks.
20 Fun Things to Do in Lincoln City, OR
Find the best beaches, hikes, restaurants, and rainy-day escapes.
How to See the Peacock Lane Holiday Lights in Portland, OR
Tips for making the most of your trip to Portland’s Christmas street.
How to Take an Elk Feeding Tour at Jewell Meadows
See up to 200 wild elk in Oregon’s Coast Range.
20 Best Things to Do in Portland in the Winter
Suggestions for getting out of the house when the weather works against you.
Quick Guide to Whale Watching at the Oregon Coast
How to increase your chances of seeing whales at Depoe Bay and beyond.
How to Take a Wine Tour in the Willamette Valley
Skip the driving with a van tour through Oregon’s wine country.
Hike to Bridal Veil Falls
A short and easy hike to a stunning waterfall and Columbia Gorge overlooks.
How to Watch Oregon’s King Tides in 2024-2025
Stay safe during Oregon and Washington’s highest tides.
Quick Guide to Visiting the Grotto in Portland, OR
Explore the peaceful trails of one of Portland’s most beautiful gardens.
Hike to Warrior Rock Lighthouse
Find Oregon’s smallest lighthouse at the northern tip of Sauvie Island.
Quick Guide to the Portland Japanese Garden
Find beauty and tranquility in the heart of Washington Park.
How to Find the Pacific Northwest Trolls
See six trolls, plus a bonus, in Washington and Oregon.