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Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information

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Rail enthusiasts and sightseers are in for a treat on the Seattle to Portland train. Amtrak Cascades' service covers some of the best views of the Salish Sea, framed in the Olympic Mountains and the majestic Columbia River. Taking the train can be an excellent way to get between Seattle and Portland (and even onward to Eugene, Oregon). This article will help you plan an … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information

Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique

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Follow for unique side trip options to get off the interstate — a Seattle to Portland drive road trip planner. My life is a tale of two cities. I was born and raised in the Portland area but my mom and a ton of family hailed from the Salish Sea, in Washington State. On Christmas Eve we’d have a celebration in my hometown of Scappoose with one side of relatives, then pile in … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique

How to train from Seattle to Vancouver

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Rail enthusiasts and sightseers are in for a treat on the train from Seattle to Vancouver. Amtrak Cascades' service covers some of the best views of the Salish Sea, framed in the Olympic Mountains and the beautiful fertile Skagit Valley, with Mt. Baker rising in the background among the Cascade Mountains. Taking the train can be an excellent way to get between Seattle and … [Read more...] about How to train from Seattle to Vancouver

How to make a nature connection in Seattle’s Ravenna Park.

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There is plenty of information about Ravenna Park, but not as much about how to make an authentic nature connection with this iconic Seattle wilderness. Mature 100-year-old trees fill a dramatic ravine that awaits your exploration in ways that can help you genuinely rediscover the life energy around you. This curated Mystic Nature Experience offers you my favorite magical … [Read more...] about How to make a nature connection in Seattle’s Ravenna Park.

Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic

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This article inspires a visit to Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this fascinating exhibit of nature's magic. Salmon swimming home to their ancestral birthplace is highlighted on my list of 25 best outdoor things to do in the Fall in Seattle. But this article will give you more detail on ways to engage with Mother Earth's … [Read more...] about Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic