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 […]
Experience fall among the brilliant changing colors on the many trails at Mount Rainier. Here are a few options: Bench and Snow Lakes: 2.6 miles, RT – Expect brilliant fall color from huckleberry and ash in expansive meadows; easy hike for the family off Stevens Canyon Road. Indian Henry’s via Kautz Creek: 11 miles, RT […]
Caption: Priest Rapids Recreation Area in Grant County 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. Written by Dave Helgeson Labor Day normally signals the end of the traditional camping season; the kids are back in school, youth sports […]
A live-action horror movie experience is coming to the Clark County Fairgrounds this October. The scariest horror blockbusters complete with monsters lurking outside your car window. This unique, drive-in experience lasts approximately two hours (depending on film length) and features high-quality sound and lighting, in-car audio, Hollywood quality makeup, monsters, and terrifying twists. You may […]
Pacific Northwest rocker Dave Grohl is the frontman and founder of the popular international group Foo Fighters. By Greg Johnson, ActiveLifestylesNW.com writer The Pacific Northwest has long been a haven for some of the most dynamic and popular musicians of all time. The long list of musicians with Pacific Northwest roots includes Jim Hendrix, The […]
Caption: Lake time by the clubhouse. 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. When my husband Brad and I were first married we had a house in the Bellingham, WA area. When we moved […]
Photo caption: The Tenino Quarry Pool was originally a working Sandstone Quarry in the late 1800s. The self-guided bike tour, Biking Beyond, takes visitors along the Yelm-Tenino Trail near Olympia, WA. Available in both digital and print format, the guide was created to assist guests in wayfinding. Points of interests range from recreation and family […]
The low levels of light pollution at the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park make it ideal for an evening stargazing jaunt. Overnight stargazers will need a wilderness pass. Due to the large volume of reservation requests, requests must be made at least one week in advance of the desired trip start date and no more than one month […]
See Paul Allen’s Mercer Island compound and other amazing ActiveLifestylesNW.com videos in our Video Gallery. Paul Allen (January 21, 1953 – October 15, 2018) was an American technology visionary, businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Alongside Bill Gates, he co-founded Microsoft in 1975. In March 2018, he was estimated to be the 44th-wealthiest person in the world, […]
Take a gondola ride and enjoy a hearty lunch at the Summit House atop the 6,872-foot Crystal Mountain. The Mt. Rainier Gondola lifts you 2,400 vertical feet to the summit for views of Mt. Ranier and the Cascade Range. Stop at the Summit House for pizza, pasta, soups, chili and fresh salads. The gondolas offer […]
