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How to plan an Olympic Peninsula road trip

July 10, 2023 by Matthew

Destinations of splendor. A beach scene of the Pacific Ocean waves crashing on the fine sandy beach with two large rocky islands in the background with fir trees growing on top.

This article about planning an Olympic Peninsula road trip is for you if: Best for first-time visitors or those with limited time (less than four days) on the Olympic Peninsula.    … [Read more...] about How to plan an Olympic Peninsula road trip

Seattle to Vancouver drive — 20 road trip things to do

June 21, 2023 by Matthew

The giant Peace Arch at the United States Canada border is a milestone along the Seattle to Vancouver Drive. The giant white marble columns are located on a grassy green lawn with trees and gardens and both the US and Canadian flags fly proudly overhead.

This wonderland we call the Pacific Northwest is a region with vast beauty and variety encompassing two countries and several states -- depending upon who you ask. Regardless of semantics and despite the political border, we blend commerce, history, spectacular natural beauty, and fantastic itineraries for visitors -- whether you're returning or exploring for the first time. … [Read more...] about Seattle to Vancouver drive — 20 road trip things to do

How to train from Seattle to Vancouver

April 6, 2023 by Matthew

Railroad tracks pass by the blue waters of the Salish Sea. In the background you can see the San Juan Islands. The sky is bright blue and land along the tracks has lime green grass and darker green trees.

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

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

December 8, 2021 by Matthew

The St. Johns Bridge rises up toward Forest Park in Portland. There are a few cars coming and going.

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 … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique

Oregon road trip — photo gallery and helpful tips

June 9, 2021 by Matthew

A blue SUV is parked on the side of a highway on an Oregon road trip while the South Sister of the Cascade Mountains rises up snow-covered, toward the blue sky.

Oregon road trip -- Table of Contents Photo 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 … [Read more...] about Oregon road trip — photo gallery and helpful tips

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