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Getting to Victoria by Ferry & Floatplane
The city of Victoria is located at the very southeastern tip of Vancouver Island, a 280-mile bean-shaped landmass of small towns, pointed peaks, and rugged coastline.
The ride can double as a whale-watching trip when Puget Sound’s resident and visiting orcas are visible.Victoria is right across fr
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PNW Road Trip: Driving to the Olympic Peninsula
You can’t drive across the Olympic Peninsula—a mountain range is in the way. Here the route circles instead, caught between the shoreline and the slopes.
The rectangular peninsula is more than just trees and shore. Historical Port Townsend has a preserved military base with killer views and a Vict
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PNW Road Trip: Driving to Portland
Located on the Willamette River, the city offers a wealth of nature—Forest Park has miles of trails, while cinder cone volcanoes lie within the city limits.
The city doesn’t want for nicknames: The Rose City, Stumptown, Portlandia…Downtown is crowded with food carts, independent boutiques, a
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Oregon's Three Capes Scenic Loop
View of coastal Oregon from Andersen Lookout Point along the Three Capes Scenic Loop.Photo by Tom Bridge licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Three Capes Scenic LoopThe Three Capes Scenic Loop, a 35-mile byway off U.S. 101 between Tillamook and Pacific City, is one of the most sce
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The Best of Eastern Oregon in One Week
Along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in Eastern Oregon. Photo © Baker County Tourism, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Jettison your notions of Oregon as a cloud-enshrouded dark-green spot on the map and get set for expansive views, lots of wildlife, and a dose of the West in this tour of an
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Three Capes Scenic Loop: Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
The coastline at Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint along the Three Capes Scenic Loop. Photo © Royce Bair/123rf.
Three Capes Scenic LoopWith stunning views, picnic tables, a newly restored lighthouse, and a uniquely contorted tree a short walk from the parking lot, Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoin
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Driving the Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101)
A break in the clouds over the Oregon coast. Photo © Luke Detwiler, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Main Street of the Oregon coast, this 363-mile National Scenic Byway has been designated an “All-American Road,” one of 20 in the country selected for their archaeological, cultural, his
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Stopping in Oceanside along the Three Capes Scenic Loop
Oceanside at sunset. Photo © Eli Duke, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Three Capes Scenic LoopThe road between Cape Meares and Netarts heads into the beach house community of Oceanside (pop. about 340). Many of the homes are built into the cliff overlooking the ocean, Sausalito style. This
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Take a 10-Day Coastal Oregon Road Trip
“Thor’s Well” at Cape Perpetua. Photo © Waqas Mustafeez, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
For many travelers, following the coastal highway U.S. 101 along the rugged Oregon coast is the trip of a lifetime. Although the coast route counts just 360 miles, don’t try to rush t
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PNW Road Trip: Driving from Portland to Seattle
Seattle is 175 miles north of Portland along I-5, about 2.75 hours without traffic. Exit central Portland on I-405 north, which crosses the Willamette River over the arch of the Fremont Bridge. Join I-5 north, which runs through residential Portland before crossing the wide Columbia River and ente
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Driving to the Oregon Coast
Lighthouses out here are hardy and necessary—shipwrecks still dot the coastline. You’ll want to stay inside for storm watching in the windy winter months, but that’s why they made fireplaces, hot tubs, and warm clam chowder. Come summer, the kites come out and the sandcastles emerge.
Wildlife pops
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Driving to Mount Rainier from Portland or Seattle
Mount Rainier is an active volcano beloved by outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and sightseers.
This behemoth has more glaciers than any other spot in the contiguous United States; mountain climbers claim that it has everything Mount Everest does, save the altitude. The peak is about 75 miles from
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PNW Road Trip: Driving to the Olympic Peninsula
You can’t drive across the Olympic Peninsula—a mountain range is in the way. Here the route circles instead, caught between the shoreline and the slopes.
The rectangular peninsula is more than just trees and shore. Historical Port Townsend has a preserved military base with killer views and a Vict
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PNW Road Trip: Driving to Portland
Located on the Willamette River, the city offers a wealth of nature—Forest Park has miles of trails, while cinder cone volcanoes lie within the city limits.
The city doesn’t want for nicknames: The Rose City, Stumptown, Portlandia…Downtown is crowded with food carts, independent boutiques, a
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Oregon’s Top Five Hikes
Upper North Falls in Silver Falls State Park. Photo © David Berry, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Wildwood Trail
Who would imagine that one of the state’s top trails is only 10 minutes from downtown Portland? Thanks to 5,000-acre Forest Park, it’s true. One close-in access point onto the 3
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Oregon’s Top Ten Campgrounds
Cape Blanco State Park. Photo © Clinton Steeds, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Interested in camping along Oregon’s coast? Check out The 10 Best Places to Camp on Oregon’s Coast (2014).×
Cape Blanco State Park
A beautiful and often blustery campground at the state’s westernmost point
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The Cascade Lakes Highway Roadtrip
The tranquil waters of Cultus Lake. Photo © Nick Perla, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
The Cascade Lakes Highway (a.k.a. Century Dr. or Rte. 46) is an 89-mile drive leading to more than half a dozen lakes in the shadow of the snowcapped Cascades. These lakes feature boating,
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The 10 Best Places to Camp on Oregon's Coast
Camping at Nehalem Bay State Park. Photo © Judy Jewell.
From north to south, here are great coastal camping spots for all interests—whether you’re looking for something easily accessible or beautifully secluded.
North Coast of Oregon
North Coast
Saddle Mountain: One of Oregon’s best w
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Essential Information for Biking the Oregon Coast
Biking past the beach south of Cape Sebastian on the Oregon coast. Photo © Dan Hershman, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
In the wake of the oil shocks of the 1970s, the Oregon legislature allocated 1 percent of the state highway’s budget to encourage energy-saving bicycling by developing b
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Oregon's Cape Lookout State Park
Cape Lookout State Park in Oregon. Photo © Luke Detwiler, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Three Capes Scenic LoopOne of the scenic highlights of the Three Capes route, Cape Lookout State Park (off U.S. 101, $5 day use) juts out nearly a mile from the mainland, like a finger pointing out to
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