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Seattle to North Cascades National Park — how to plan an epic road trip

June 29, 2024 by Matthew

The roadway from Seattle to North Cascades National Park is stunning on this blue sky day, with mountains in the background and a two lane road framed in by tall and narrow fir trees.

This article will help you plan a remarkable road trip from Seattle to North Cascades National Park -- including the greatest hits of Washington State jewels like Winthrop, Leavenworth, and Snoqualmie Falls.Best for first-time visitors or those with limited time (less than four days) in Seattle and the Cascade Mountains.Whether visiting for the first time or a seasoned Pacific … [Read more...] about Seattle to North Cascades National Park — how to plan an epic road trip

7 innovative ways to use your gazillion Alaska Airlines miles

May 12, 2021 by Matthew

Matthew Kessi deplanes from his Alaska Airlines flight after using frequent flyer miles to fly to Redmond/Bend Airport for a quick getaway. He's wearing a face mask and carrying a backpack.

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

Where will you go in 2020? A global wish list.

December 7, 2019 by Matthew

Connect with the planet in meaningful ways. A 2020 global wish list to help set your sights on inspiring places in North America and across the world. My formative years were in the late 70’s and early 80’s and given the absence of any internet, my siblings and I only had the Sears catalog to peruse as kids. The Christmas edition was a particularly wonderful way to get excited … [Read more...] about Where will you go in 2020? A global wish list.

2020 North America wish list

December 5, 2019 by Matthew

This is the title photo for the list of top 10 places to visit in North America and features a guitar and cowboy hat sitting on top of cowboy rope with a horseshoe below.

The late 70’s and early 80’s were formative years for me. Given the absence of any internet, my siblings and I had the Sears catalog to peruse as kids. Sometime in early fall the Christmas edition arrived to huge fanfare in our home, providing a particularly memorable way to get excited for the holiday. If I had the chance to steal it away from my older brother, the … [Read more...] about 2020 North America wish list

5 travel thank you gifts

November 9, 2019 by Matthew

House all set up for the holiday with a tray of glassy baby on the dining room table and a lighted tree in the window of the house.

Like many of you, I'll be traveling this holiday season to see my east coast family in Philadelphia. It's always important to appreciate your hosts, and while I'm a very last minute shopper, I have ideas for 5 travel thank you gifts. Think light weight items that remain staples for offering gratitude in the holiday tradition. Little somethings that can easily wrap up and go … [Read more...] about 5 travel thank you gifts

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