Forum: Pacific Northwest

So did you know that there is a Zoo in Fremont Washington? I hung out most of the day there, sketching... More drawings and full stories on my travel blog : http://www.joshuaboulet.com/news.htm

I've never been to Spokane, but will make my first trip in a few weeks. I've been researching the area and definitely want to see the Riverfront area, but what else should be on my list? Also, I'll be traveling with a vegan and we need to know if...

Has anyone ever taken the train from Portland, OR, to Seattle? If so, where exactly is the train station in Seattle in relation to surrounding areas? How far is the space needle? We are thinking about taking a trip up - relaxing on the train -...

Hello - I'm going to Seattle on the 30th of the month with my husband and 3 kids. I've been looking for places to stay. I've looked at the downtown hotels, but they are pricey and don't seem real kid friendly. I've heard that the South Seattle...

Hi, I have been reading through many posts but I still need your guys' expertise! I am 20 and I am going backpacking alone ASAP. I am from Victoria BC and so I figured the best place to backpack is around the lovely Pacific Northwest! ...

Wow look what I found just north of Seattle in Skagit Valley. You will be awe struck at the beauty of the tulip fields of Skagit Valley in Washington State. Enjoy the beauty of the "Keukenhof" Tulip show in Holland that inspired Mr. Roozen, a...

I just got back from Seattle. Went to Boeing Field and got an up close look at the new Boeing 747-8. The latest in the B747 series. A super sized 747 with 787 engines. Enjoy my video, James

Hi! My DH and I are planning an unusual vacation in October of this year and I wanted to get some advice on what was doable and what was not. We plan on flying into Seattle to see special friends and driving to Vancouver to see friends there. We...

Me and my wife of 10 years are planning on visiting the area and intend to stay 2 or 3 nights on the Oregon coast. Can you give me your opinion of whether Cannon Beach or Lincoln City offers more to do. Which has the nicer beaches, shopping,...

Hey guys, I'm new around here, but me and two buddies have just finished grad school and are heading west from Georgia in late May. Allotting three or four nights between San Francisco & Portland, what spots would you find yourself at if you're...

I just got back from spending March 19-27, 2005, in Washington State. It was my first trip to Washington/Seattle, but not my first trip to the Pacific Northwest (I had previously been to BC and Oregon but not Washington). I arrived in the rain...

I just bought a car online that is located in Tacoma, Washington, and I need it to go to Huntsville, ALABAMA. If you are interested please email me at tanya@mschocolate.com posted 5/19/03

We will be pulling a travel trailer from Central Texas to NW Washington and would like suggestions for the least mountainous route to take.

The Ride To Reno,dogs & Best Digs I am moving from CHATTANOOGATennessee to RENO in January. I used to make these transcontinental moves with the greatest of ease. I was 22, had a 280Z, and everything I owned fit in the back. I did Sacramento...

We are fairly new to the Oregon area and are avid campers. My son (and I) love to fish. We've hit several campgrounds and lakes so far. We haven't found the perfect spot yet. We are planning a trip to Loon Lake and Tenmile Lake soon. Any...

My family is flying into Seattle and taking the ferry over to Vancouver Island on June 28. My son is leaving to teach in China in August and he just mailed his passport away to get his Visa for China! He has a copy of the passport (issued in...

This year's Blueberry Festival wil be on August 1st! Come and join the fun!

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Washington State with a few of my friends the weekend of December 11th-14th. We are flying into Seattle and then driving out to Spokane and back. Our largest concern is crossing the Snoqualmie Pass. What are the chances of...

We are heading south this winter and traveling in a 40' motorhome towing a Jeep and we are wondering if this unit is too big to comfortably travel down the coastal highway to California (101) How about campsites? Any advise is appreciated

I'm doing a 6 day 5 night trip to Portland in June. My plan is to do 2 days in town, 1 in wine country, and the last day on a day trip loop to see the gorges. We'll start on Saturday with the Portland Market. I've been doing my research in all...

Hello, I am planning an event for a group of 40-80 people and I would like to know if anyone had any good recommendations for places to go. We are looking for a spituality retreat away out in the wilderness country or small towns. Basically...

Greetings All, This July my dh and I are planning a long anticipated trip down the coast of Oregon on Hwy 101. We will be traveling by Jeep/popup trailer. We would love to know the premier campsites along the coast. By that I mean, easy beach...

Hi,a friend and I are thinking about heading out west for awhile... I want to live and see things that I'd never see in NY. We're looking for a fun town with plenty to do in the summertime. (Rodeos and cowboys!!) Any suggestions? Other states...

Seattle is a foodie town. There are some aMAZing restaurants here. Popularity of bioregional and organic ingredients (of which Cascadia has a wide variety being ocean-side, temperate, and rich in splendid farmland) and strong pan-Asian influences...