Portland is on a mission to prove itself as a major artistic influence within the US and beyond its borders. Portland has been establishing itself as a destination for all kinds of music. This week, the Rose City will be hosting one of the country’s best jazz festivals in various ballrooms, cafes, and concert halls… Read more
Summer Water Sports in the Northwest
Everyone complains about the rain during the winter. But those same people seem to flock to the rivers and lakes in the summer months, forgetting the dreary seasons that made these beautiful waters possible. As the rain rolls down the mountains, accompanied by copious snow runoff, the rivers and lakes of the Pacific Northwest become… Read more
A Book With a View
Northwest natives are known book lovers. So it’s no surprise that Seattle would have one of the most strikingly beautiful libraries in the country. The building is made of steel and glass, with sharp lines and extreme angles on every wall. From inside the building, lights pours into the geometric walls from every direction, offering… Read more
Spokane, Wash.: Family Reunion at the Best Western PLUS Airport Peppertree Inn
My family at the Best Western Plus Airport Peppertree Inn. Every great hotel has a great lobby, a comfortable, inviting space where you can relax in an overstuffed chair and take in the bustling energy of the travelers coming and going. The staff behind the check-in counter wear warm smiles and quickly learn the names… Read more