This article about visiting Newport, Oregon, in one day is for you if:You may be new to the Oregon Coast. This day trip to Newport, Oregon, is terrific because you can experience the "greatest hits" in a concentrated area. Enjoy a vibrant harbor, a world-class Aquarium, two lighthouses, a historic beach, and ancient forests in a nature-forward manner that's great for the … [Read more...] about How to see Newport, Oregon, in one day
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Exploring Paradise at Mt. Rainier — National Park escape
Paradise Mt. Rainier is the premier offering of beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. The 14,411 feet peak towers above the Seattle-Tacoma metropolis in Washington State for all the world to see. At least, when she wants you to see her! Locals usually say something like, “When the mountain is out” to indicate clear viewing of what the Coast Salish call Tahoma or other names … [Read more...] about Exploring Paradise at Mt. Rainier — National Park escape
Day trips from Seattle — 19 of the best getaways
Early morning day trips from Seattle can be the perfect salve to the soul. The stress of traffic is lulled away with the aspirations of exploring and experiencing all the magic the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Even thirty minutes into the voyage, the ratio of concrete to green vastly adjusts to fir trees and roadside patches of local shrubs. With a little more time, open … [Read more...] about Day trips from Seattle — 19 of the best getaways
La Conner, Washington — the best of Skagit Valley
An hour north of the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington, lies the bucolic Skagit Valley, where Mt. Baker and the North Cascade Mountains keep command of the scenery and quaint red barns and farm stands offer fruit and local honey. While more visible towns like Mount Vernon and Burlington, WA, enjoy a symbiotic relationship with the steady vehicles of commerce along I5, … [Read more...] about La Conner, Washington — the best of Skagit Valley
Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day
The coronavirus lockdown is taking a toll on the mental stamina of people all over the world -- and it's no different in the Pacific Northwest. Especially in the Seattle area, primarily because the cold and wet weather does not lend itself well to hanging out in parks or eating in outdoor spaces. At the time of this writing (Jan 2021), Washington State is shutdown for … [Read more...] about Bremerton day trip from Seattle — the best way to seize the day