What is an ‘easy’ hike? For a mountaineer, an easy hike might be one that doesn’t require supplemental …
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Riding the Coast Starlight, from Los Angeles to Seattle
There are certainly more efficient ways to get from Los Angeles to Seattle than sitting in a metal box for 34 hours. But …
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Highs and lows: 4 ideas to frame your holiday travel around Washington (plus nearby Portland + Vancouver)
By Gregory Scruggs, The Seattle Times While summer travel gets lots of love in Washington, the holiday season also …
B.C. adventurer treks 4,200-km Pacific Trail from Mexico to Canada
No one does epic quite like Greg Barber. The North Vancouver resident went for a 4,270-km hike and returned home …
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5 West coast music festivals to help you make the most of summer
When it comes to the sights and sounds of summer, it’s hard to beat the joy of an outdoor music festival. Sitting …
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A very west coast Father’s Day — fun and free events for 2022
Looking for something a little different to do with Dad this Father’s Day? From barrel racing in Alaska to an air …
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What Americans can expect during Memorial Day holiday travel period
By Donald Wood, TravelPulse Officials from AAA Travel expect 39.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more …
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A taste of Oregon: Rustic charm, robust wines and regal farmland found in Willamette Valley
The expansive Willamette Valley, Oregon’s largest wine region, is a haven of hundreds of wineries offering an …
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Cruising the coast: Epic roadtrip explores West Coast’s iconic Highway 101
By Paul Bucci and Fiona Anderson Triumph Social Media My wife Fiona and I were about to launch ourselves on a …
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Adventure blossoms in the Columbia River Gorge — with a little planning
By Scott Hewitt, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash. Wildflowers aren’t the only seasonal visitors that start popping …
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Ruffles, Patches and Flame — learn whale names and where to find them!
If you’re lucky enough to spot a whale up close, you’ll probably spend the first few seconds of the …
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Where history and imagination take flight: A selection of the West Coast’s aeronautical museums
No matter what kind of plane it is, I can’t help looking up — I am fascinated by flight. When you consider …