My mom and her siblings grew up on the edge of a vast green space, where old-growth timber hugged primitive deer trails, and a zoo served up elephants and bears in “old school” cages of concrete and iron. It was wilderness back then when Tacoma’s North End was largely undeveloped. Their log cabin overlooked the flowing lawns of Point Defiance Park and was just high enough in … [Read more...] about Point Defiance Park — the best day in Tacoma wilderness
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Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do
It feels like we wait all year for vibrant sunshine to grace our foreheads and the daylight to last past 9 PM. It’s the perfect time of year to truly enjoy the best outdoor Seattle Summer things to do. While the local joke that ‘the rain doesn’t stop until the day after the 4th of July in Seattle’ feels true for many years, the warmer weather and longer days encourage discovery … [Read more...] about Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do
My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon
My family has visited the Oregon Coast since before I can remember, and Seaside, Oregon was one of the favorites -- along with Cannon Beach. The proximity to our home near Portland (about ninety minutes) was convenient for a family drive, but there were also so many different things to do in Seaside, Oregon. In high school and college, my friends and I would pile into our cars … [Read more...] about My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon
The best Oregon Coast towns to visit
If you ask long time Pacific Northwest locals about the best Oregon Coast Towns to visit, you'll get as many answers. The scenic 363-mile outline that follows the Pacific Ocean is as varied as the varieties of moss in the coastal forests. Whether you want quiet contemplation or zip lining, rest assured the options exist. While this article contains my top selections for 10 … [Read more...] about The best Oregon Coast towns to visit
My 10 favorite things to do in Brookings, Oregon
In a life growing up in Oregon, I never made it to the Southern Oregon Coast, which includes Brookings, Oregon, hugging the very final stretch of the Oregon Coast Highway. It is such an out-of-the-way place unless you're traveling the entire coastline between San Francisco and the Olympic Peninsula, for example. But recently, this changed for me and I set out on a magical … [Read more...] about My 10 favorite things to do in Brookings, Oregon
