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Tacoma museum shines a spotlight on the artistry of glass

The first thing you’ll notice about Tacoma’s Museum of Glass is the ginormous cone. It rises 90 feet in the air like a futuristic smokestack its tilted, stainless steel shingles …

Get a colorful bird’s eye view of Seattle on a flight with Kenmore Air

A seaplane flight is the quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. Many of the sites maybe be familiar to locals, but with Kenmore Air you’ll get the opportunity to see Seattle from a …

The many charms of Salish Lodge & Spa

Perched on a cliff above famed Snoqualmie Falls and surrounded by a lush green forest, award-winning Salish Lodge & Spa is as Pacific Northwest as it gets. This picturesque backdrop has an …

Legos? Yes. History? Yes. Heritage and innovation at MOHAI

A visit to the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle should be on everyone’s list. And if you’ve already been there, and think you’ve done that, go again, as …

Discover the story of the PNW at Fort Vancouver

Amid mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape in Washington’s Vancouver, you’ll find Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The site encompasses several locales, including a …

Take your palate around the world on a Portland food tour

Food tours are a great way to explore a city and get to know its vibe, as typically these experiences not only provide an opportunity to sample local dishes, but also offer information and insight …

Enjoy the coastal charms of Newport, Oregon

With a name like Cape Foulweather, I expected gusty winds and pelting rain on my early winter visit to this area of the Oregon coast. After all, Captain Cook had coined the name for the place due to …

Don’t be fooled by the name. I guarantee there’s nothing disappointing about Cape Disappointment State Park. This glorious swath of land is a paradise of lighthouses atop windswept …

Splendid art, views at Olympic Sculpture Park | Wanderlust

Outdoor art is a boon for urban areas. It enhances a city, adds color and vibrancy to its cultural fabric, and provides unique spaces for artists to showcase their work. Bringing art from behind …

Mighty and magical: Rogue is a rafter's paradise

It's worth the drive from Mukilteo. The orange rolls are reason enough to visit Morrison's Rogue River Lodge in southern Oregon. These sweet, melt-in-your-mouth dinner muffins are reminiscent of …

The many charms of Oregon's McMinnville | Wanderlust

Nestled in the heart of Oregon's wine country, just 40 miles from Portland, is the city of McMinnville. Though small, with a population of 33,000, the town is big on all things wine, as it's at the …

Whenever I'm in the Pacific Northwest, I try to make time to visit the Oregon coast. I never tire of the area and came to the conclusion years ago that it's truly my happy place. This destination …

Going down in history | Wanderlust

Not everyone can say they've rubbed shoulders with a herd of reindeer Wintertime in the Pacific Northwest offers outdoor adventure galore. Take to the slopes on skis or a snowboard, carve figure …

Recharge with a getaway to Skamania Lodge | Wanderlust

Once again, I found myself flying through the forest with the greatest of ease. Only this time, I was on the zipline course at Skamania Lodge, a well-known resort in Washington state, within Columbia …

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