PNW Attractions
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An Iris Garden for your Oregon Flower Farms Itinerary
Today’s post shares everything you need to know to visit the fabulous Oregon iris gardens at Schreiner’s near Salem. Schreiner’s are the top Oregon iris gardens, with row upon row bursting with irises of every color.
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Tips for your Visit to the Portland Rhododendron Garden
In today’s post, I’ll share tips for your visit to the beloved Portland rhododendron garden, Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden.
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This Little-Known Navigation Sport is the Best Way to Experience the Outdoors
Orienteering is a largely undiscovered sport that’s one of the best ways to experience the outdoors. Here I’ll share the highlights of this sport for all ages and how to get involved in orienteering in the Pacific Northwest.
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Best Place to See Oregon Coast Elk: Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Here I’ll share the highlights of a delightfully reliable place for elk viewing in Oregon: the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. A herd of Oregon coast elk (Roosevelt elk) are found year-round in the remote and beautiful Umpqua river valley.
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4 Essential Tips for Visiting the Tulip Fields in Oregon
A visit to the Oregon tulip fields at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival marks the opening of the flower festival season for many Oregonians. In today’s post, I’ll share the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival highlights and key tips for visiting the Oregon tulip fields yourself.
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Cherry Blossoms in Portland: The Top 2 Spots
There are many places to see cherry blossoms in Portland, but if you only have time for one or two, stay tuned. In today’s post, I’ll share tips for visiting the two top spots to see cherry blossoms in Portland and everything you need to know to see the cherry…
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How to See the Skagit Valley Snow Geese
In today’s post, I’ll share how to see thousands of Skagit Valley snow geese in Washington State and pointers for catching the nearby daffodil fields in bloom on the same trip. Watching the annual snow goose migration is a top Pacific Northwest bucket list item.
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Where to See Tide Pools in Lincoln City, Oregon
In this post, I’ll share everything you need to know to find the best tide pools in Lincoln City on the central Oregon coast. I’ll cover tide charts, where to park for the two top Lincoln City tide pool locations, how to find the tide pools from the parking areas,…
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How to Find a Glass Float on the Beach in Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast has an exciting tradition of hiding more than 3,000 beautiful blown-glass floats along the beach every year, through their “Finders Keepers” program. If you find one, you can keep it, as the name implies!