Wildlife-Watching
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Where to See Bald Eagles in Washington State
One of the best ways to see bald eagles in Washington state is the annual eagle migration at the Skagit River. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of Skagit River eagle-watching, and everything you need to know to look for the Skagit River eagles yourself.
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How to See Thousands of Portland Swifts Dive into a Chimney
The annual Portland swift migration, or Portland swift watch, is one of my favorite weird Portland events. Around sunset on September evenings, thousands of birds dive into the Chapman Elementary chimney. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of watching the Portland swift migration, and everything you need to know…
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Salmon Cascades: How to See Salmon Jumping in Olympic National Park
The Salmon Cascades are one of the best places to watch the salmon run in Olympic National Park. The cascades are a set of small waterfalls on the Sol Duc River, and you can actually watch salmon jumping up the waterfalls! In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of the…
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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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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 See Sea Lions in Oregon: The Sea Lion Caves
Regardless of how often you’ve seen sea lions, I’d recommend a visit to the sea lion caves in Oregon. This is one of those truly weird and wonderful places, and a rare chance to see hundreds of sea lions in Oregon in their natural habitat. In today’s post, I’ll share…