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Perfect 3 days in Olympic National Park itinerary from Seattle

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To truly see Olympic National Park, one or two days may not be enough. But don’t fret! This Olympic National Park itinerary will deliver the best of Olympic National Park in three days. Don’t miss the highlights by following this detailed guide (written by a local!), starting in Seattle before exploring the ultimate playground: the Olympic Peninsula.Matthew Kessi … [Read more...] about Perfect 3 days in Olympic National Park itinerary from Seattle

All you need to navigate the Washington State ferries

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Water is a way of life in the Pacific Northwest. From the vast Pacific Ocean to the resource-rich Salish Sea, our world is cleansed with the daily tides that bring in life and wash away the rest. In the early days, before roads dissected the lands around Washington State, hundreds of small boats known as “Mosquito Fleet” dotted the salty waterways, transporting people and goods … [Read more...] about All you need to navigate the Washington State ferries

Lumberjack road trip to timber rich Vernonia and rural environs

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Columbia County is a quiet area of Oregon located north of popular Portland. The population is just over 50,000 people, who mostly live in small towns lining the mighty Columbia River. This includes my hometown of Scappoose -- now considered a bedroom community of Portland due to the convenient location on a beautifully scenic and easy highway only 15 miles away. This … [Read more...] about Lumberjack road trip to timber rich Vernonia and rural environs

Seattle to Deception Pass — including things to do in Anacortes

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This article outlines a fantastic day trip itinerary taking in the beautiful nature of the Salish Sea -- from Seattle to Deception Pass. The itinerary includes things to do in Anacortes Total drive time from/to Seattle 3:57 hours. Total distance from/to Seattle 184 miles.Table of contents -- Seattle to Deception Pass including things to do in AnacortesA local's way -- an … [Read more...] about Seattle to Deception Pass — including things to do in Anacortes

Day trip from Portland — 10 beautiful getaways

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Nothing beats the freeing feeling of setting out early in the morning for a day-trip adventure from Portland. No matter which direction, the rising mist flows to uncover the beauty of nature. It doesn't take too long for the green-to-concrete ratio to improve and soon enough open spaces of farmland, water, mountains and the ubiquitous douglas fir forests emerge as if to … [Read more...] about Day trip from Portland — 10 beautiful getaways