Haines is a small town of about 1,600 people on the Southeast Alaskan mainland and is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. Despite its small size, there are a ton of things to do in Haines including a wide variety of hiking trails, mountains, water, fishing, and hunting opportunities near the city making it …
Ketchikan is nicknamed “The Gateway to Alaska” for a good reason: it’s the first city that most visitors see when coming north from Seattle or Vancouver. It is located on Revillagigedo Island in the Alexander Archipelago. Ketchikan has a population of just over 8,000 people, it has the sixth-highest number of people in the state …
Discover the unique charm and adventure of the best cities near Mount Rainier! From Ashford to Enumclaw, explore all the amazing places around this iconic mountain in Washington state.
Of the only cities in Southeast Alaska that are accessible by cruise ships, Alaska Marine Highway ferries, and the state’s road system, Skagway is one of the most popular tourist destinations, second only to Juneau. Part of the reason it’s so popular is that it is commonly used as both a starting point and an …
I’ve always felt that Seattle doesn’t quite get the chops it deserves when it comes to food. Despite having no Michelin Star restaurants (through no fault of its own) Seattle can hold its own in nearly every genre of restaurant. Except one. All-you-can-eat places. For some reason, buffets and AYCE places are in short supply …
A friend of mine called me yesterday and told me that his parents were looking at booking a cruise up to Alaska this summer. He said that they’ve always wanted to visit and they decided that this was their year. He said that they’d decided most of the details and would be coming up around …
If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacation destination, then look no further than Sitka, Alaska. This picturesque town is situated on the Pacific Coast and boasts a variety of activities and attractions that will ensure you have an incredible stay. However, most people only visit the city via a cruise ship and miss out on …
Nothing says Pacific Northwest quite like a stately yet rustic mountain lodge surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Even better, make it a historic lodge, built well before the days of cost-cutting and tough environmental regulations. These lodges are the real deal. They usually are constructed of Northwest timber — …
Even though Junuea relies on tourism to survive it can be a bit of a nerve-wracking place for people who have never visited Alaska before. Unlike most places down south, it’s not advisable to head to Alaska and just decide to wing it. Methodically planning out your trip will ensure that you actually get to …
On a recent trip to Seattle, I took the Link Light Rail to meet some friends at the Northgate Mall. One of them got on at International District/Chinatown Station and we started talking. During a break in our conversation, the man sitting in front of us turned around and apologized for interrupting but since he …