Need a break from real life with your favorite people? A girlfriend getaway in Washington State might be just what the soul ordered. Spoiler alert: this also works for guys’ trips, or even romantic getaways! Whether you’re craving spa time, wine tasting, nature therapy, or belly laughs over cozy fireside chats — the Pacific Northwest…
Oregon is known for its waterfalls, but did you know you can see at least 10 of them along one spectacular drive? Having lived in Portland for over 20 years, this road of waterfalls was on my radar for quite some time. If you’ve ever dreamed of a road trip filled with thundering waterfalls, moss-covered…
The Columbia River Gorge is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. But most people only traverse the Oregon side. What is lesser known is all of the wonderful things that can be discovered on the Washington side… …like fantastic treehouses. The Klickitat Treehouse hits that sweet spot in between being a kid again (sleeping in a…
Have you heard? The big trend in travel is going eco-friendly. And the Pacific Northwest is leading the charge in this area. Being such a green area of the world anyway, we Oregonians and Washitonians have made it a habit of living a sustainable, healthy life. So it’s only natural that visitors are able to…
What kind of traveler are you? For some, a chain resort is preferable. One with a lovely pool where they can just park themselves there for a week. That is SO BORING. Who wants to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles just to sit and bask in front of a pool the whole time?…
Old habits die hard, to coin a familiar phrase. What that means is, as much as I talk about taking things slowly when you are traveling, I didn’t seem to want to listen to that inner voice this time. As with my first Olympic National Forest trip, I tried to jam pack as much as…
