Washington

The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington

Amazing Cities:
Seattle

Attractions

Museum of Pop Culture - Seattle
Pike Place Fish Market - Seattle
Space Needle - Seattle

Bridges

Bridge of the Gods - Cascade Locks
High Steel Bridge - Shelton

Caves & Caverns

Ape Cave

City Parks

Kerry Park
Waterfront Park (Seattle) - Seattle

Hiking

Dog Mountain - Cook
Granite Mountain Trailhead - North Bend
Wind Mountain Trailhead - Stevenson

Lakes

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area - Leavenworth
Colchuck Lake
Goat Lake
Lake Crescent

Mountains

Artist Point - Deming
Dog Mountain - Cook
Little Annapurna
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - Castle Rock

Museums

Museum of Pop Culture - Seattle

Music

Museum of Pop Culture - Seattle

National Monuments

Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - Castle Rock

National Parks

Parks & Forests

Scenic Areas

Artist Point - Deming
Little Annapurna
Ricksecker Point - Packwood
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Mount Vernon

Tourist

Pike Place Fish Market - Seattle
Space Needle - Seattle

Waterfalls

Dougan Falls - Washougal
Palouse Falls

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

Path along the alpine meadows of the Pacific Crest Trail

How To Prepare to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
Who’s up for a 2,650-mile trek across the United States? Whether you choose to thru-hike or section hike, you’ll be blown away by the scenery from the deserts of southern California to the rugged vistas of northern Washington.

Badwater Basin

Visit the National Parks Virtually Through Amazon Prime
If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you may not realize that you have access to some awesome National Parks content on their streaming service.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A Musical Journey: The Ultimate List of Rock, R&B & Country Destinations in the USA
There's so much rich music history in the USA. Whether you like rock, blues, R&B, or country, there are plenty of great spots to bring a little electricity to your next road trip.

Zion National Park in the Snow

Chasing the Snow for a Photography Class at Zion National Park
Sometimes, opportunities pop up that have a legitimately limited shelf-life, or are truly rare. So you either have to act now or miss out.

Slot Canyon Hikes

Three Awesome Slot Canyon Hikes in New Mexico
The first time I walked into one of these sculpted canyons, I was awestruck. Relief hit when I entered the cool and shady womb-like ravine.

Big Bend National Park

Our Big Guide To Big Bend National Park
Visiting Big Bend National Park is the best thing to do in west Texas and will be a memorable experience you’ll never forget.

Multnomah Falls

The Best Waterfalls Near Portland, Oregon
Oregon is gushing with waterfalls, and flipping through guidebooks can get overwhelming. Lucky for you, we’ve done the work exploring Portland, Oregon’s most stunning waterfalls and are here to report which ones made our list.

Walker Canyon Poppy Fields

Trying To Catch the Superbloom? Timing Is Everything in Walker Canyon
Lake Elsinor became Instagram Influencer Ground Zero in March of 2019 when an unusual "superbloom" transformed Walker Canyon's poppy field into an electric rainbow of wildflowers.

Mount Rushmore

Forget Route 66 – Take This Epic Chicago to Denver Road Trip Instead
Want to see the best of the Midwest? This Chicago-to-Denver road trip is more scenic than Route 66, and it hits many of the highlights from the Windy City to Rocky Mountains, and much more.

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

A close up look at snow on the canyon walls at Yellowstone National Park

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.

Badlands National Park

Five Must-See Stops in South Dakota
Whether you’re a nature-lover, history-buff, gambler or thrill-seeker, South Dakota and its Black Hills will delight you — and it will do so in the most low-key and relaxing way imaginable.

Bixby Creek Bridge in Monterey, CA

Coast to Coast: The Best Things to See on a Cross-Country Drive
When you're ready to plan a cross-country drive, your route will be dictated by highways, major cities and iconic landmarks. We'll highlight the best things to see on a cross-country road trip, and help you decide what you have to check out.