Where the Wildfires Are
Do you know where the wildfires are? How is the air quality at the campground or trailhead you’re headed off to? Are you allowed to build a campfire at the campsite? These are all great questions to get answers to before you head out to the Northwest outdoors.
Northwest Bucket List: August
August is hiking through carpets of wildflowers. It’s also the best month to cool off in a swimming hole, take a ride on a ferris wheel, and pick wild berries.
Five Great County Fairs in Washington State
August is “county fair” month, deep-fried and topped with powdered sugar before a ride on the ferris wheel or watching pigs race under the summer sun. Head to a rural county fair near you for a taste of local flavor, Pacific Northwest style.
Great County Fairs in Oregon
There’s more to a county fair than delicious deep-fried food on a stick. Fairs celebrate accomplishments of ordinary citizens, like the best home-brewed beer or crunchiest preserved pickles. Come for the fun rides and stay for the local crafts, magic shows, and banjo music.
Tide Pool Party: Where to Spot Cool Marine Life Near Seattle
Grab your rubber boots and low tide field guide–there are some fantastic minus tides in the Pacific Northwest the summer.
Quick Escape: See the Skagit Tulips
There’s something about rows upon rows of brightly-colored tulips that screams: Goodbye winter, hello spring! The time is now to catch the flower fireworks show that blankets Skagit Valley farmland each April.
Weekend Escape: Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast
This wild stretch of the Oregon coast is all about frothy waves crashing into basalt headlands, and watching for passing grey whales.
Beach Bounty: Guide to Digging for Razor Clams
Grab a shovel, head to the coast and dig up some clams, then simmer up some Northwest chowder.
National Parks Fee-Free Days for 2025
On a budget? Our National Parks offer free admission days for 2025. Mark your calendars!
Find Fall Color
Find fall foliage on one of these scenic drives, colorful hikes or urban strolls.
