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Pacific Northwest

Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska are each beautiful states, and they also are wildly different. From the Arctic Circle to the dry fossil beds of the Oregon plateau, the Pacific Northwest is a wonderful adventure to explore.

The Pacific Northwest of the USA is an incredible place to explore, whether it be for hiking, a luxurious resort or great beer.  Between the National Parks and the beaches, the rain forest and the Columbia Gorge, what’s not to love? The PNW as we call it, includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho and (I think) British Columbia.

If you’re looking for information to plan a trip to Olympic National Park or if you think a brisk beach trip is a great idea, we’ve got you covered. Looking for mountain goats on Mount Rainier? We can help with that too!

And don’t forget Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge. Endless waterfalls, wine country and even more National Park sites make Oregon a treat to explore. Check out our road trip plans all around the Pacific Northwest for great travel ideas.

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Rob Taylor and TinyMan Family Friendly wine tasting at AniChe Cellars Underwood Columbia River Gorge 2
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Family Friendly Wine Tasting AniChe Cellars

Family travel usually keeps us doing things like hiking and animal related activities, which we completely love, but what if we said that a new thing happening in Washington State…
LittleMan at bunkers at Fort Casey Whidbey Island 2
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

A visit to Fort Casey: more beaches and bunkers

The Pacific Northwest has countless spots where you can look around and say “Wow, I love it here!”  Seriously, every view is different and beautiful.  It’s also a place where…
Cocktails at Sunset on Rooftop of Majestic Inn Anacortes
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Staying at the Majestic Inn of Anacortes

So, if you read our article about Anacortes, you know that the town totally surprised us.  We always thought of it as a town that we just had to drive…
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Posted inCalifornia National Parks NorCal

West Coast Road Trip Itinerary: lighthouses and National Parks

Growing up in Washington with family in both northern and southern California, the West Coast road trip was guaranteed at least once per year… if not three times.  This meant…
Taylor kids in life preservers in Cap Sante Marina Anacortes
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Anacortes, Washington – Gateway to Whidbey and the San Juan Islands

Once upon a time we wrote this great article about why you shouldn’t write off a destination and basically said that you should always give a place a second chance…
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Posted inNational Parks Oregon Pacific Northwest

Rustic heaven at the Chateau at the Oregon Caves

If you know me (Rob, Hi!) you know that I use the word “magical” in 50% of my sentences… and so does Oliver… because he’s my mini-me.  Blame it on…
Taylor Family Beach Day at Pacific Reef Hotel Gold Beach Southern Oregon Coast
Posted inOregon Pacific Northwest

the Southern Oregon Coast’s Pacific Reef Hotel

Sometimes family travel is so tiring that all you want to do is check into your hotel, take off your shoes and sit on a balcony.  With the door closed.…
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Posted inPacific Northwest

Family boating in the Pacific Northwest

You see us mostly heading to the mountains or the beach, but we like to do so many other things.  Something we enjoy and do with our whole family every…
LittleMan on dunes at Point Wilson Lighthouse Fort Worden Port Townsend 1
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Things to do at Fort Worden State Park in Beautiful Port Townsend

Fort Worden State Park is one of the coolest places to visit on the Olympic Peninsula. Located in Port Townsend, it's THE place to go when you visit, whether you're…
LittleMan excited for the swimming pool at Westin Seattle 1
Posted inPacific Northwest

The Westin Seattle and Why We Found it Lacking

We pride ourselves on giving honest and positive reviews of the hotels we visit, the parks we go to, the restaurants we dine in... but now it's time to share…
Salish Lodge Above Snoqualmie Falls Washington 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest

Snoqualmie: the best day trip with kids. Ever.

If you live in Seattle you know that you’ll never be bored and that there are 10,000 day trips you can take in and out of the city.  Well, do…
Rob Taylor at Comet Falls in Mt Rainier National Park 2traveldads.com
Posted inNational Parks Pacific Northwest

The Beautiful Waterfalls of Mount Rainier National Park

There are few things that we’re just suckers for:  lighthouses, bathrobes, and waterfalls.  When you’re heading to the mountains to go hiking, you can only count on getting one of…
Bare feet in Robes at Hyatt Olive 8 Seattle
Posted inPacific Northwest

8 Reasons to Lose Your Shoes at the Hyatt Olive 8

Confession:  we went somewhere without the kids.  Yep.  And we didn’t feel bad about it.  Well, maybe a little bad.  But, we showed up at the Hyatt Olive 8 and…
Poulsbo Boathouse at Sunset Liberty Bay 2traveldads.com
Posted inPacific Northwest Washington State

Pacific Northwest Sunsets: too beautiful to pass up

One of our favorite things to do when traveling is to watch the sunset.  The mood changes, the people quiet down (usually) and you say goodnight to the sun.  And…

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