Wild berries are abundant throughout the Pacific Northwest. In their book “Wild Berries of Washington and Oregon,” T. Abe Lloyd and Fiona Hamersley Chambers tell you where and how to find wild berries, when they are in season, and how best to enjoy them. Lloyd and Chambers describe 200 berries and berry-like fruits, from the […]
In an article in NWtripplanner.com, writer Lauren Braden describes her top three picks for storm-watching in Washington State. She suggests storm season will not disappoint along the coast from November through March. 1. Chito Beach Resort chitobeach.com | (360) 963-2581 | [email protected] 7639 Hwy 112 in Sekiu, WA (MAP) Chito Beach sits on a basalt outcrop between Clallum […]
While bass may be down deep this time of year, it isn’t long before spring and warmer temperatures lure the lunkers up toward the surface with ferocious appetites. This article can help you get your heart-racing just thinking about the next season and all the fun you will have trying out these locations. The author […]
Seattle Asian film Fest runs Feb. 12-15, 2015 The Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) showcases feature-length and short format films by and about Asian Americans across North America, with an emphasis on filmmakers from the Pacific Northwest. Our next festival will take place in February 2015. SAAFF is the only film festival in Seattle […]
If you are a sailor looking to get involved in the racing scene or you love sailing and simply want to watch the local “top guns,” head to Orcas Island for the famous Round the County sailing race. The invitation looks like this: The Orcas Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Sailing Club invite […]
by Nancy Thompson @ Just a Backpack and a Rollie Feeling adventurous? A short drive from Portland out near the little town of Gaston, sits one of Oregon’s coolest hidden gems. It’s the Pacific Northwest after all. We’ve got trees. We love outdoor adventure. So it was only a matter of time before some brilliant […]
If you like to have a destination in mind before you set sail on the Willamette River, take a look at the many itineraries listed in the Willamette River Water Trail Guide. Here is just a sample to “wet your paddle:” Itinerary – Portland Boathouse to Cathedral Park Skill Level Intermediate Duration 1 Day Total […]
Head to Pendelton, Oreg. to discover a bit of what the real Old West was like. Named the Top True Western Town of 2011 by True West magazine, its museums and attractions celebrate the rich traditions of pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans. Find fine craftsmanship at the Pendleton Woolen Mills, working saddle shops and Native […]
Train Travel Offers Easy Passage to Northwest Destinations The gratification of train riding in the Northwest is three-fold: Travel within the Northwest and British Columbia on sleek, newly-refurbished European-designed trains while you appreciate the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest on the Amtrak Cascades; see the Pacific Northwest in style with the Coast Starlight, […]
Transplanted from hot, old Missouri to the cool, wet Northwest 38 years ago, I have learned that it takes some extra doing to successfully grow tomatoes in the Northwest. It seems a big part of success is knowing what varieties to plant and when to plant. Here, Seattle gardener and “Rake & Make” blogger Lily […]
