NEW: Look for my TikTok videos of eight featured places to stay. Warning... I'm in them! Contrary to popular belief, the year's slow season can be a great time to visit the Pacific Northwest. Fewer crowds and a quieter beauty leave more space to connect with nature and spirit. Although the main holidays are often obvious moments to seek getaways, drivable weekends away for no … [Read more...] about My favorite unique Pacific Northwest hotels — a winter list of places to stay
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Olympic Peninsula road trip — 3-day epic winter tour
This is an updated version of an article originally published January, 2020.Washington State is a diverse land with topography ranging from high desert to fierce waves crashing against soft agate beaches. In the northwest corner of the state is the majestic and remote feeling Olympic Peninsula. Often dubbed the rainiest place in the United States, this area is home to the only … [Read more...] about Olympic Peninsula road trip — 3-day epic winter tour
Spirit Lake, Washington road trip — the secret side of Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is a captivating area of the Pacific Northwest, combining the volcanic mystique of the famous 1980 eruption with uplifting examples of Mother Nature’s regenerative ability. She also happens to be located directly East of the only major North/South roadway in the Pacific Northwest, conveniently between Seattle and Portland. There are many ways to enjoy her … [Read more...] about Spirit Lake, Washington road trip — the secret side of Mount St. Helens
Oregon road trip — photo gallery and helpful tips
Oregon road trip -- Table of ContentsPhoto Gallery -- diverse terrainKey regions of Oregon (coming soon)Itinerary ideas (coming soon)Interactive MapHelpful tips (coming soon)Planning guide (coming soon)How to get to Oregon (coming soon)Vehicles (coming soon)Food (coming soon)Where to stay (coming soon)Resources (coming soon)Oregon road trip -- photo gallery of a 1,500-mile … [Read more...] about Oregon road trip — photo gallery and helpful tips
7 innovative ways to use your gazillion Alaska Airlines miles
The pandemic has been pretty good to mileage balances with airline plans, especially if you use a loyalty credit card and have still been spending money on Amazon during the pandemic. While it might still be too soon to cash in six figures of points — and many exotic locations are still not available — there are several ways to whet your travel appetite and gently dip your toes … [Read more...] about 7 innovative ways to use your gazillion Alaska Airlines miles
