Last season, I went with some friends to T-Mobile Park in Seattle to watch a Mariners game. They decided to get some food while I went over to go grab the seats. They came back with one of the small containers of chili-lime toasted grasshoppers they sell in Edgar’s Cantina in section 212. We tried …
Bellingham, Washington, a charming coastal city nestled along the shores of Bellingham Bay, boasts an array of stunning beaches that cater to various interests. While they may not be the idyllic sandy beaches that you’d find in other coastal cities they’re amazing in a way that is unique to the PNW. From serene, secluded spots …
What Is Seattle Known For?Seattle, known as the Emerald City, is a vibrant and dynamic city recognized for its cutting-edge technology sector, flourishing arts scene, and remarkable natural surroundings. It’s the birthplace of tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon, contributing significantly to the global tech landscape. Seattle’s rich music history, particularly as the epicenter …
States of the Pacific NorthwestThe Pacific Northwest region of North America is traditionally understood to include the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. However, a broader definition also encompasses Southeast Alaska, British Columbia, northern California, northwestern Idaho, and western Montana. This interpretation takes into account not just geographical location and geographical features but also shared …
Quartz is used in healing, home decor, and jewelry. They look beautiful, and wherever there is beauty, there is human interest in finding, appreciating, and commodifying it. Whether you’re an aspiring professional rockhound or a hobbyist collecting quartz for personal possession, you have plenty of options in Oregon. You can find Quartz in Oregon if …
I’m sure that just about everyone with a free soul has sat at their desk during a soul-crushing day and wished they could just run away. I know that when I looked out at the steel and concrete I wished that I could run away to Alaska. It didn’t help that I spent my youth …
If you’re planning on coming to Alaska to fish, you’ll want to be familiar with the different types of salmon that you’ll be able to catch. Five salmon species live in or near the Pacific Ocean, all of which are born in freshwater, then migrate into saltwater later into life before returning to freshwater to …
Whether you’re looking to have a few chickens in your backyard or are planning to start a full-fledged farm on your Pacific Northwest property, you first need to worry about the abundance of predators in this region. The larger ones are easy to spot and repel — it is the smaller ones that cause the …
Even though we’ve gone on several whale and dolphin-watching trips my six-year-old daughter has never seen a whale. We have literally seen whales in the Puget Sound and around the San Juan Islands dozens of times but she is always “too busy” doing something else when one breaches. If you’re not like my six-year-old, going …
What Is The PNW Known For?The Pacific Northwest (PNW), comprising the US states of Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho, is known for its diverse and stunning natural landscapes that include majestic mountain ranges like the Cascades and the Rockies, dense rainforests, picturesque coastlines, and vast semi-arid regions. Notably, it’s home to the iconic Mount …