I have mentioned before how surprising it can be when a small community offers sites of historical or cultural significance beyond what the size of the community suggests it would have. Ritzville, a small farm community that appears at first glance to be a drive-by town along Interstate 90, was settled in the 1880s and,Continue reading “Day Trip: Ritzville, Washington”
Category Archives: Railroad History
Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington
The Tri-Cities metropolitan area, formed of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, shares a diverse history that is intricately woven into our greater nation’s history. Sites of historical significance range from one of the few known campsites of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers to the Pasco NavalContinue reading “Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington”
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”
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 