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Witness Nature’s incredible workmanship and beauty, the Columbia River Gorge, when making a stop in the Pacific Northwest. The Columbia River has etched a route enjoyed by visitors throughout history. The area is a gateway for sightseeing and sporting activities.

A route outlining seven major sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest from Woodland to Carson, Washington. A very popular loop among local residents, motorcyclists, mountain bikers, watersport enthusiasts, hikers, and visitors. Highly recommended!

Learn about the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard. Watch boat traffic travel through the water locks, count fish swimming by in the underwater observation center, and wander on the grounds of the adjacent botanical garden. Plus, it´s easy on your pocketbook.

If you are traveling along the Oregon coast, add the Three Capes Scenic Route to your itinerary. The rocky cliffs and beaches provide an impressive stretch of vacation memories.

Need something interesting to do this spring? Dust off your bicycle, grab your camera and head out on a picturesque bicycle tour of Lopez Island, Washington. A short ferry ride from Anacortes, Washington, gets you started.

The Oregon coast choices for destination weddings (or family reunions) are endless. Stand by a historic lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean, among beautiful gardens, on a sandy beach, or surrounded by sealife.

April is the time to enjoy the colorful blooms, music, and festival events if you travel the Interstate 5 corridor between Woodburn, Oregon, and Skagit Valley (north of Seattle), Washington.

A modern day mystery is figuring out the day use fees and permits for accessing the public parks in the western states.

Summer break and Disneyland are often used in the same sentence. Discover the year round California attraction for yourself. An experience for kids of all ages. Meet the famous Mickey Mouse!