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
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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
Updated June 2026: This Vancouver to Banff road trip guide has been refreshed with current route planning notes, updated park access details, practical itineraries, lodging links, and road trip tips for driving from the coast of British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies. The drive from Vancouver to Banff is one of the great western Canada … Read more
Options for romantic getaways in Washington state are endless. From seaside, to mountains to forests and islands, WA has all this & 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
Updated June 2026: This Oregon travel guide has been refreshed with current planning notes, official park links, seasonal permit information, lodging ideas, and expanded tips for building a beautiful Oregon road trip. Oregon has a way of changing scenery before you have time to settle into one view. One hour you can be walking through … Read more
Washington, in the heart of the PNW, is full all the things this region is loved for. But what are the top things to see in Washington State?