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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
An important part of the rich history of the Pacific Northwest is the many Native American tribes who have inhabited these lands for thousands of years. There are many different groups of Native Americans in the region, which is one of the preferred terms, as “America” in this context refers to North America and not …
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Pacific Northwest”? For some people, it’s Seattle, some think of Sasquatch, and others imagine a group of states. The definition of “Pacific Northwest” varies from person to person, with some being more strict than others as to which parts of North America actually qualify. Since I …
If you’re anything like me you probably remember the zoos of your youth with fondness. The problem is, that fondness probably turned to sadness when you realized that most zoos are just cement cages for animals to while away their lives in. The zoos in the PNW are from a different mold. I remember the …
“Whistler is getting so boring. I wish they’d have some interesting new attractions” said no one ever. Despite no one clamoring for it, pretty much everything thrill-seeker in the area was thrilled when Whistler announced a new adrenaline-inducing attraction: one of the highest suspension bridges in North America. The Cloudraker Skybridge spans 427 feet over …