Various guides to all things Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
**This post was updated June 3rd, 2026** Crater Lake is absolutely ridiculous — in the best way. The first time I saw it a decade ago, I thought someone had turned the saturation slider way up on real life. My breath caught in my throat. “Woooowwww,” was the only thing I could utter for a…
It was just after sunrise when I stepped barefoot onto the cool sand of Manzanita Beach. The fog clung to the tree-lined cliffs, and a dog chased seagulls in the distance as the town slowly woke up behind me. That quiet, golden moment made me fall in love with Oregon’s coast — a place where…
**Updated November 23, 2025** Look — Oregon has a lot going for it. Pine-scented forests, towering waterfalls, craft beer that’ll knock your hiking socks off. But nothing beats sinking into a natural hot spring while mist curls off the water and your worries melt like marshmallows in a campfire. If you’ve been googling “hot springs…
There’s something about standing at the base of a waterfall that makes you feel small in the best possible way. The mist on your face, the roar in your ears, and the sunlight catching every droplet — it’s like stepping into a real-life fairytale. That’s exactly how I felt the first time I hiked to…
Look, I love a good fish toss at Pike Place as much as the next person, but if you want a Seattle trip that doesn’t feel like you’re following a tour bus, I’ve got you. This Seattle adventure in one you’ll actually remember—for the right reasons. Planning the perfect Seattle itinerary can feel overwhelming —…
So, you’re dreaming of a white Christmas… and booked a flight to Portland? Yeah, about that — unless you’ve made a deal with the snow gods, there’s a good chance you’re not getting flakes. But you are about to experience one of the coziest, quirkiest, and most festive holiday seasons in the Pacific Northwest. As…
