Port Angeles | Center of the Olympic Peninsula

by Tim Lewis

Port Angeles was once called ‘The Center of it all on the Olympic Peninsula.’ While the small coastal city doesn’t officially use that motto anymore; the ‘center of it all’ idea remains the same. Port Angeles is home to incredible...

Bodø, Norway | A Trip North of the Arctic Circle

by Tove Tupper

Bodø, Norway is a little out-of-the-way — located just north of the Arctic Circle — but it’s spectacular. Bodø is the capital of Nordland County and it sits right on a peninsula in the Norwegian Sea. It’s a town with less than 50,000...

Snowshoeing at Crater Lake National Park

by Tove Tupper

Crater Lake National Park is by far one of the most spectacular places I’ve ever visited. Located in Southern Oregon, the park is home to the famous Crater Lake. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the area several times, during all four seasons....

Snowboarding at Schweitzer Mountain in Idaho

by Tove Tupper

Schweitzer Mountain in North Idaho is one of best ski resorts in the Northwest. It has seven chairlifts, 2,900 skiable acres and 92 different ski trails. On top of that, the snow is great. With an average snow fall of 300 feet a year, Schweitzer is a perfect ski and...

A Fun Whidbey Island Day Trip

by Tove Tupper

We’re lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and Whidbey Island is one of the reasons we love this area so much. Whidbey Island is the largest island in Washington, and it’s full of charm, character, great hospitality and adventure. The best...

Green Lake, Wisconsin | Home Away From Home

by Tim Lewis

There are some awesome getaway lakes in the Northwest, but you can also find a plethora of incredible lakes around the country. One of my favorite escapes is Green Lake, Wisconsin. No, not Green BAY — Green LAKE (and no, not Green Lake in Seattle). I’ve...