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
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The Art of Seattle CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) — a photo gallery
For the purposes of this article, I will refer to the area as CHOP, which existed for a few weeks in June, 2020. This area was initially known as CHAZ for Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone but eventually transitioned to CHOP.Capitol Hill is my home. The rolling hills of the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle remain near and dear to my heart. Greenery abounds in every … [Read more...] about The Art of Seattle CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) — a photo gallery
Amazing lava and lakes — visit the south side of Mount St. Helens
A day trip from Portland to visit Mount St. Helens is a right of passage for any Pacific Northwest local or visitors to the area. The south side of the National Volcanic Monument is easy to reach and the open road inspires freedom and fresh air. Take a break from the stresses of daily life and break away to pine needles, lava tubes, pristine lakes and alpine hikes. Mount St. … [Read more...] about Amazing lava and lakes — visit the south side of Mount St. Helens
The 10 best views of the Seattle skyline
Seattle is an amazing city with one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world -- vast expanses of water and majestic mountains rising in all directions. The downtown area roars with skyscrapers and cranes building even more of the tall geometric shapes, while the surrounding hills provide endless rows of condo and apartment buildings as well as houses that started popping … [Read more...] about The 10 best views of the Seattle skyline
Rooftop bar Seattle: 10 of the best
Are there rooftop bars in Seattle? Perhaps because we are so well watered here in the Pacific Northwest, commercial real estate doesn't focus on outside seating areas, especially in the restaurant and bar scene. Still, when the sun pops out from three months worth of storm clouds, it can be nice to celebrate by sipping a favorite beverage outside, enjoying the faint Seattle … [Read more...] about Rooftop bar Seattle: 10 of the best
