Idaho Falls is a place of unique history, though a history that doesn’t begin until a ferry was placed here in 1864 to provide a crossing over the Snake River along the Montana Trail, soon to be followed by a bridge. A year later the town, soon to be known as Eagle Rock, included aContinue reading “Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, Idaho”
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Day Trip: Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla is rich in regional history and thus a great place to visit for those who enjoy immersing themselves in Northwest regional history. Walla Walla is a perfect destination for a day trip for travelers who are within two hours, maybe two-and-a-half hours’ travel distance, which means the itinerary is ideal as a dayContinue reading “Day Trip: Walla Walla, Washington”
Puget Sound: Bremerton, Keyport, and Port Townsend, Washington
The coastal region of the Pacific Northwest is rich in history and fantastic sites to visit. This short route along the Puget Sound offers an exciting assortment of sites that come together to form a great weekend trip. Even better, this itinerary can be traveled any time of year (but check for holiday closure dates!).Continue reading “Puget Sound: Bremerton, Keyport, and Port Townsend, Washington”
Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach and Tillamook, Oregon
The Oregon coast is among our favorite places to visit. We present here our top picks for a three-day itinerary for the most northerly section of the Oregon coast. The itinerary can be experienced any time of year as seasonal temperatures change only mildly (though you’re much less likely to get into the water inContinue reading “Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach and Tillamook, Oregon”
Boardman, Umatilla, and Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton is one of those towns that travelers rush past on the freeway over and over again, possibly with no knowledge that Pendleton has an amazing and magical history to explore! Add a few more regional sites along the way and you have a great two-day visit to experience. When to Visit: though this itineraryContinue reading “Boardman, Umatilla, and Pendleton, Oregon”
Day Trip: Columbia River, Mattawa to Vantage, Washington
On a map, this stretch of semi-arid desert along the Columbia River looks pretty empty but it turns out that there are some fantastic sites to visit. The sites found here form a perfect destination for a day trip for travelers who are within two hours, maybe two-and-a-half hours’ travel distance, which means the itineraryContinue reading “Day Trip: Columbia River, Mattawa to Vantage, Washington”
Salem, Silverton, and Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
Salem happens to be the capital of the state of Oregon, but Salem is much more than that; Salem sits in the middle of the historic Willamette Valley, a place the original native inhabitants called chem-i-ki-ti, which means meeting place or resting place. The first permanent Euro-American settlement was the Methodist Mission and so muchContinue reading “Salem, Silverton, and Silver Falls State Park, Oregon”
McMinnville and Oregon Coast from Lincoln City to Newport
Come see why visitors rave about the beauty of the Oregon Coast—and throw in one of the finest air museums in the Pacific Northwest!
Raymond, Long Beach, Cape Disappointment, and Fort Columbia, Washington
The Washington and Oregon coastal regions offer a brimming treasure chest of excellent sites to visit, ranging from historical, marine, maritime, natural and geologic history, and other intriguing sites which make visits to the coast truly magical and wonderful events. Presented below is our first itinerary on the Pacific coast, this one focused on theContinue reading “Raymond, Long Beach, Cape Disappointment, and Fort Columbia, Washington”
Tacoma, Washingon
Tacoma offers visitors several world-class museums conveniently placed in the downtown district; add to that the sites at Point Defiance only a few miles north of downtown and you have a fantastic weekend visit with a pleasing mix of art, history, and a great zoo to round out the itinerary. With more sites than youContinue reading “Tacoma, Washingon”
Hit the Road in the Pacific Northwest 