Want some nice dry heat? Just head to the Pacific Northwest! Actually, I just wanted to be the first person in history to put all of those words into one sentence. However, contrary to popular belief, they’re all true! Large swathes of Washington and Oregon receive very little rain. In fact, the deserts of Washington …
On our last drive through Oregon, my wife was determined to drive through a covered bridge. I attribute her desire to all the period romance novels she’s been reading lately but who am I to argue? Oregon is a virtual treasure trove of covered bridges and is the best place to go to photograph them …
When my wife and I were debating about whether we wanted to move to the PNW and deal with the high cost of living or move to North Carolina and not have majestic mountains it was really a no-brainer. We couldn’t leave the mountains. No matter where you are in Oregon (or the PNW) you …
Portland is full of weirdos. Or, at least, that’s what everyone says. However, with all of the draws that Oregon has, it’s not unusual for every type of person to have their eye on the Beaver State. The reputation of Oregon, and Portland, in particular, has grown to such a gargantuan level that many conservatives …
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 …
On our last trip to the Oregon Coast, we woke up at 4:30 a.m. to be at the Devil’s Punchbowl at low tide. We had never been there before, but figured we’d have enough time to figure out the directions we found online. It turns out that 2 hours wasn’t enough time. We did make …
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, …
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 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 …
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 …