The historic Columbia River Highway was constructed from 1913 to 1922 as the nation’s first scenic highway; the Columbia River Gorge is also the nation’s second National Scenic Area, which gives you a hint of how special the byway truly is! Construction of the highway presented many engineering challenges and the roadway was considered oneContinue reading “Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway, Oregon”
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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”
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”
Palouse Falls, Dayton, and Waitsburg, Washington
Sometimes even small towns have a great amount of history; Dayton, Washington is one of those places. The museums are small and the exhibits less spectacular than the big city museums, yet they offer a glimpse into local history that is often just as interesting and inspiring. And, it turns out, Dayton and Waitsburg sitContinue reading “Palouse Falls, Dayton, and Waitsburg, Washington”
Vancouver and the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge
When folks talk about visiting the Columbia River Gorge, they tend to mean the Oregon side of the river and the Historic Columbia River Highway. However, it turns out that there is a lot to do and see on the Washington side as well along the Evergreen Highway. We are assuming that you will driveContinue reading “Vancouver and the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge”
Hit the Road in the Pacific Northwest 