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My blogs posts about the great state of Washington.

Solo Travel

Why the Pacific Northwest is Perfect for Solo Travel

BySusan Stephens January 2, 2018April 22, 2024

Solo travel, especially female solo travel, has been common for years, but has recently entered the mainstream. And it’s about flippin’ time! What’s even better is that solo travel in Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia is a LOT of fun. There are many travel bloggers out there who have paved the way to help…

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Mount Rainier

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State

BySusan Stephens October 21, 2017March 8, 2024

You’ve seen this decade volcano from the plane, or from a high rise in Seattle on a clear day, or driving down I-5, and you’ve always wondered to yourself, “What is it like on the ground standing the foot of this gorgeous behemoth?” Well, let me tell you. A Jewel of a Mountain If one…

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Take the Pacific Northwest Trivia Quiz

Take the Pacific Northwest Trivia Quiz

BySusan Stephens September 27, 2017April 3, 2020

Think you know your Pacific Northwest trivia? I’ve put together this little trivia quiz to test your knowledge and to get you thinking about your next Pacific Northwest Adventure.   The tiniest park in the world resides in Portland Oregon. What’s it called? Forest Park Washington Park Peninsula Park Mills End Park In the “Twilight”…

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Central Washington State

Road Trip! Central Washington State

BySusan Stephens September 13, 2017March 3, 2025

Looking for a great Washington State road trip? Sandwiched between the Cascade Mountain Range and the secluded forests of the Nez-Pierce in Idaho, lies the deserts of central Washington. The land of fragrant sagebrush and towering rock formations carved out by ancient ice ages. Some have called this the high desert, and that assumption can…

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Oregon Washington Road Trip

The Joy of Road Trips in Oregon and Washington

BySusan Stephens August 3, 2017February 24, 2026

There’s nothing…I mean nothing more spiritually fulfilling than getting up at the crack of dawn on a summer’s day, getting in your car with a full tank of gas, and a grocery bag full of snacks. Grab a friend (or two, or three…) and hit the open road. A Pacific Northwest drive is the perfect…

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Spokane Riverfront Park

City Guide to Spokane, Washington

BySusan Stephens July 23, 2017February 10, 2025

For a town that’s out in the middle of nowhere, smack dab in the high desert of eastern Washington State, Spokane is a pretty cool place. While it’s no Las Vegas by any means, it carves out its own niche with tons of family-friendly locals, stunning waterfalls in the heart of downtown (where else does…

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