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.

Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado

Five Best Lake Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is known for its stunning views of jagged mountains and clear, blue lakes. Don't miss the five best lake hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park.

San Francisco

Leave your heart, not your laptop, in San Francisco
There's no shortage of amazing tourist destinations in San Francisco, and unfortunately, there's an overabundance of crime at these locations now.

Oregon Wine Country - Red Wine

The Five Best Vineyards in Oregon Wine Country
Many of Oregon’s vineyards are tucked into the Willamette Valley, where the altitude and weather pattern make for perfect conditions for grapes, as extra sunlight leads to long ripening, and cool nights help the grapes retain acidity. And outside of the Willamette Valley, there are still plenty of wineries to explore.

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.

The Lanier Mansion in Madison, Indiana

Indiana Destinations: Bloomington Bustle to Small Town Midwest Magic
The Midwest has some road trip tricks up its sleeve – specifically Bloomington, French Lick and Madison, Indiana: three destinations that are close enough to each other that you could hit them all in a long weekend and get very distinct experiences.

Ririe, Idaho Rest Stop

Top Five Things To See in Idaho
Most people don’t know much about Idaho beyond its reputation for potatoes. That’s really not fair given how much there is to see in the state.

Portland Head Light

Roaming Coastal Maine: Lobster, Lighthouses and Acadia National Park
Shoulder season National Park visits can be a fruitful travel hack, if you don’t mind a little risk. I gambled on a mid-March weekend to make my first trip to Acadia National Park, following up on last spring’s Maine lighthouse tour.

Brees Lookout at Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.

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.

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.