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Published July 2026: This guide to the best things to do in Tofino BC was written for travelers planning a Vancouver Island beach, surf, rainforest, wildlife, and storm-watching trip on the west coast of British Columbia. Tofino is one of those places that feels farther away than the map suggests. You do not just accidentally … Read more
Published June 2026: This guide to the best small towns in Washington State was written for travelers looking for scenic weekend trips, waterfront towns, mountain bases, island escapes, wine country, and classic Pacific Northwest road-trip stops. Washington is one of those states where the small towns can steal the whole trip if you let them. … Read more
Published June 2026: This guide to the best things to do in Hood River, Oregon was written as a practical Columbia River Gorge trip planner, with updated notes on waterfront access, Fruit Loop stops, waterfall permits, scenic trails, nearby day trips, and where to stay. Hood River is one of those Oregon towns that can … Read more
Fernie is the kind of mountain town where the scenery starts doing the work before you even park. Historic brick buildings line downtown, the Lizard Range rises straight behind the rooftops, and the Elk River cuts through a valley built for hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, patios, and slow mornings with good coffee. If you are … Read more
Port Townsend sits at the northeast tip of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where Victorian brick buildings face the water, ferries cross Admiralty Inlet, and old military forts look out toward the Salish Sea. It is compact, walkable, and just far enough from Seattle to feel like a real getaway. This is one of the best small … Read more
Planning more BC and Pacific Northwest travel? You may also like our guides to things to do in Kelowna BC, things to do in Anacortes Washington, top things to see in Washington State, and fall in Washington State. The first thing you notice in Kimberley is the shape of the mountains around town. The Purcells … Read more
Salt air off the Salish Sea, madrona trees clinging to rocky bluffs, ferries sliding toward the San Juans, and Mount Baker showing up when the clouds decide to part. Anacortes is one of those Pacific Northwest weekend towns that does not need much fuss. You can come for the ferry, but you should stay for … Read more
Squamish has a way of making you look up. One minute you are driving the Sea to Sky Highway with Howe Sound beside you. The next, the granite face of the Stawamus Chief rises above town, clouds dragging across its shoulders, and the whole place seems to ask you to slow down a little. Squamish … Read more
Poulsbo is one of the best small-town day trips in the Puget Sound area. It has a walkable waterfront, Norwegian-inspired buildings, local bakeries, independent shops, breweries, museums, parks, and easy access to the rest of the Kitsap Peninsula. It feels cute without trying too hard, which is rare. Some towns put on a costume. Poulsbo … Read more
Lincoln City is one of the easiest Oregon Coast towns to enjoy. It has miles of beach, steady ocean views, glass float hunting, kite flying, seafood, lake activities, nearby hikes, and enough rainy-day stops to save a stormy weekend. Which is useful, because the Oregon Coast loves to remind you who is in charge. I … Read more