I’m not sure why but every little boy goes through a period when they love trains. Some of us just never grow out of it. However, convincing my wife and two daughters to spend a day or more on a train or at a train museum requires a pretty good sales pitch. Unless, of course, …
After spending time in the eastern United States I’m always a bit surprised when I come back to the PNW and find out how recent “history” is here. The oldest towns in the PNW aren’t much older than the house I lived in while in Virginia. However, that’s now to say that the PNW doesn’t …
If you’re looking for a special place to go on vacation, consider the Pacific Northeast. If, however, you’re looking for something that’s special with a cherry on top, consider visiting an island town in the Pacific Northwest. As with most island towns, those in the PNW are a bit insulated from the rest of the …
In an area as wild and unexplored as the Pacific Northwest, there are bound to be some things that defy explanation Whether the secrets of a place have long been forgotten or have yet to be discovered in the first place the natural wonder of many of these places makes them worth a visit if …
If you’re visiting Seattle and are into ghostly sightings I’ll just go ahead and save you some money. Seattle’s ghost tours are very tame. Unless it includes a pub crawl you’ll be hard-pressed to have any fun at all, let alone get spooked. In fact, Seattle’s underground tour was slightly more spooky than the ghost …
When it comes to the PNW, things just keep getting better as you go north. Northern California? Meh. Oregon? You’re getting warmer. But as you move through Washington and into British Columbia you start getting into the most concentrated “Pacific-Northwest-ness” that you can find. Majestic, green, beautiful, everything that the southern part of the PNW …
If you’re looking for adventure then the PNW is where you want to be. Nearly every type of outdoor adrenaline-pumping activity is right at your fingertips. And then you have kids. If you have some little gremlins running around it drastically changes the meaning of “adventure trip.” Sure, I will introduce my kids to all …
As much as I love the Pacific Northwest I’ll be one of the first to admit that Seattle isn’t quite what it used to be. While it’s still an impressive and enjoyable (if quirky) city it has also become quite hectic and stressful. So, while we used to head to Seattle when we needed a …
If you’re the type of person who likes to snuggle down into your recliner and turn on old westerns then, boy, have I got some vacation destinations for you. For some reason, Washington and Oregon are always left out of conversations when people are talking about the Old West but they were a vital part …
So many visitors are coming to Leavenworth these days that the Bavarian Village is able to offer a growing list of amenities and services, including some you might not expect to find in what was once a sleepy little Central Washington village. Just head just a little way down Icicle Road and you’ll find the latest …