What better way to spend a summer day than sipping a glass of wine while enjoying a breathtaking view of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful countryside? Oregon is fast becoming known as the go to place with pinot noirs, but wine makers here excel in a wide variety of vintages and blends to… Read more
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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: A Fun Family Getaway Spot
Have you ever considered Spokane, Wash., as a family getaway spot? Our family did! Our family was ready to welcome summer with a mini vacation. Our two oldest kids had put away their backpacks and finished up school. My husband had wrapped up a major project at work. As a mom with a new baby,… Read more