Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, Washington. Seattle’s North Country includes the urban port city of Everett located 28 miles north of Seattle boasts family-friendly sights. The sights include a marina boardwalk with outstanding Puget Sound views, the hands-on activities at Imagine Children’s Museum and the Paine Field Aviation District, home to numerous aviation attractions including […]
Written by Greg Johnson, travel writer Ruby the Mini-Aussie is a Central Oregon resident who regularly hikes on trails and urban walkways throughout the Pacific Northwest. Here are some of her favorite Urban Dog Walks: The Wildwood Trail Ruby and her canine friends like to walk this trail whenever she ventures to Portland. The trail […]
For the sixth year in a row, Singletracks.com has named Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham the most popular mountain biking location in Washington state on its 2019 ranking for the United States and Canada. Five of the top six Most Popular Washington State Mountain Biking Trails on Trailforks.com are also on Galbraith Mountain trails including: Atomic […]
Caption: Pacific Northwest artist Malcolm Proctor. There is a Northwest culture…and a Northwest fashion style. Seattle-based Northwest Clothing has made great strides on the fashion side with fresh designs and perspectives from Pacific Northwest creatives. The independently owned and operated apparel company aims to promote and preserve Pacific Northwest culture. The retail store is located in […]
Caption: Even covered in snow, Mount Rainier offers many recreation opportunities. NPS Photo Mount Rainier National Park is getting ready to transform into a winter wonderland. It’s important to remember conditions at the mountain can change rapidly. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and recreate responsibly. Here are a few practical tips to help you […]
Written by Emily Helgeson Editor’s note: The following article is reprinted with permission from the Northwest RVing Blog hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. Camping at Fort Flagler annually has been a long-standing tradition for my husband, Brad’s side of the family. I wrote an article two years ago about our […]
Caption: Beautiful Columbia River Gorge surrounds the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson. Editor’s note: The following article was written before the Covid-19 pandemic and Eagle Creek Fire. Most of the trails on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge are closed. The Historic Columbia River Highway is now open between Bridal Veil and Ainsworth State Park. Access […]
Caption: The Salmon Street Springs are a popular Portland destination for bikers, pedestrians and those looking for a cool soak on a warm day. BELLEVUE, Wash. – According to a recent AAA Travel survey, American travelers are making vacation plans through the end of the year, but remain cautiously optimistic about those future plans. Sixty-seven percent […]
Caption: Columbia River waterfront looking east towards I-205 bridge and Mt hood. Editor’s note:The City of Vancouver provided the following information on the Columbia River and Vancouver, Washington. The mighty Columbia River waterway rolling along Vancouver’s southern shore is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. With its headwaters rising from the Rocky Mountains in […]
Caption: The Hood River Marina offers a protected harbor for boats with access to the Columbia River and is a hub of local recreation and activity. By Greg Johnson, ActiveLifestylesNW.com writer Just minutes away from urbanized Portland, the Columbia River offers land lovers and boaters a virtual paradise of quaint waterfront towns, abundant wildlife, spectacular […]
