Oregon beckons travelers to meander between its mountain tops, coastline and majestic forests. In the Cascade Mountains and its volcanic past, visitors can see snow-covered mountaintops and then go underground to explore caves. The Columbia River carves a northern border…
Olympic National Park features several different ecosystems to explore on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, close to Seattle. From the mountains to the rainforests to the beaches, visitors can explore the outdoors for a few days. During your getaway, you can head…
Located on a peninsula in Washington, Olympic National Park features over 1,440 square miles of wilderness. Within two hours of Seattle, this park is a year-round destination and centered around the Olympic Mountains. Visitors will find several ecosystems, like mountaintop…
If your travels have you in the Pacific Northwest for the summer, add Mount St. Helens to your itinerary. Back in 1980, this quiet mountain getaway lost its top and made news around the world. For school-age kids and…
The crisp mountain air with fields of wildflowers along with the granite topped mountain peaks draws families to the mountains for a summer getaway. Ideal for families who enjoy time spent outdoors with lots of hiking, camping and together time…
As a mainstay of American History, explorers Lewis and Clark and their tales of exploring uncharted territory in a canoe are legendary. To learn more about their epic journey, Oregon offers several top spots including a reproduction of their original…
All aboard to the 49th U.S. State. Summertime Alaskan cruises are ideal to see this rugged landscape. As passengers glide by, the scenery is amazingly close with its bald eagles and unspoiled coastline. Though with so many cruise lines and…
When you think of Oregon, it’s all fir-covered mountains, though what is under those mountains? Find out at Caves National Monument in southern Oregon, just south of Oregon’s Grants Pass in the Rouge River Siskiyou National Forest. It’s a gateway…
Oregon Road Trip Itinerary Pack it up and explore the Pacific Northwest with nine picture perfect Oregon road trip stops during the summer. First start in Portland (especially if you are flying in) and find with a host of family…
In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, take an island getaway with mild summer temperatures and lots of outdoor activities, With ferry service from several Washington ports, enjoy a trip full of hiking, exploring and eating seafood. San Juan Island…
Oregon boasts seven natural wonders, like Crater Lake and the Oregon Coast that can be easily explored as an Oregon road trip. Two of the top destinations are a miles of each other, a few hours from Portland. Spend some time…
In-between Crater Lake and Columbia River Gorge, Bend, Oregon, is an outdoors destination with hiking, biking, river rafting and a National Monument. Located where the ponderosa pine forest meets the high desert, Bend is a favorite outdoor destination throughout the…