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
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Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique
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 our … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique
Portland from Seattle — the best ways to travel
The Pacific Northwest is a relatively open space of land that makes up diverse beauty. The population of Washington is 7.6 million and Oregon hails around 4.2 million people, for an area larger than the size of Germany, which has 83 million people. Yet, most of the population in the region centers around the two metropolitan areas of Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. … [Read more...] about Portland from Seattle — the best ways to travel
Lumberjack road trip to timber rich Vernonia and rural environs
Columbia County is a quiet area of Oregon located north of popular Portland. The population is just over 50,000 people, who mostly live in small towns lining the mighty Columbia River. This includes my hometown of Scappoose -- now considered a bedroom community of Portland due to the convenient location on a beautifully scenic and easy highway only 15 miles away. This … [Read more...] about Lumberjack road trip to timber rich Vernonia and rural environs
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
