Sometimes residents of the PNW forget just how close they are to Canada. I know I do. It’s just a short jaunt to all the attractions and scenery that British Columbia has to offer. (and there are several parts of the province that are worth spending some vacation time). One of those is Okanagan Lake, a …
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 …
Earlier this year, a friend of mine went to Vancouver, British Columbia, to see a Dua Lipa concert. I saw him walking his dog on one of the trails by my house the other day and since we were going in the same direction, I decided to walk with them for about a mile or …
Nearly everyone in the U.S. is familiar with the San Juan Islands. Even if people don’t know them by name they’ve likely seen pictures and know that somewhere off the coast of Washington there are some beautiful islands. But they aren’t the other vacation-worthy islands in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, there is a group …
A few weeks ago, I met a friend of a friend who was visiting Southeast Alaska for the first time to meet some of his fellow Haida. He lives in the Haida Gwaii Islands off the coast of British Columbia, which has been their home for thousands of years. They were also known as the …
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 …
The absolute best ski vacation is when you can literally ski right from your accommodations to the slopes Spend a few days and just get up each morning and ski over to the nearest ski lift. No driving, no parking hassles, no muss, no fuss. Several ski areas in the Pacific Northwest are known for …
Some of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see can be found in National Parks across the country. Another great place for amazing scenery and activities is the Pacific Northwest. From this, we can assume that some of the greatest sights in the entire country can be found at National Parks in the Pacific Northwest. …
On Thanksgiving, I had lunch with my extended family and I ended up having a conversation afterward with one of my younger cousins, who is looking at colleges in the area during their visit. I don’t really know much about him as his part of the family lives on the East Coast but as soon …
One of the most famous aspects of the Pacific Northwest is the wide variety of marine life that can be found in the nearby waters. Next to green trees and the band Nirvana, it might be the thing that people think of first when they think of the PNW. People don’t often think about all …