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10 Top Ski Resorts in Washington State, 2024/25

Dec 5, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane |Michael Law

No matter the time of year, the state of Washington is never lacking in fast-paced recreation. But come winter, skiing and snowboarding reign supreme. Whether you are new to the pizza-pie stopping technique or looking for some fresh powder in the backcountry, the state of Washington offers plenty of chances to carve down a mountain. The type of snow and amount of precipitation varies from ski resort to ski resort.
12 Top-Rated Weekend Getaways from Portland

Jun 7, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

A major appeal of Portland is its proximity to other iconic Pacific Northwest places to visit. Popular destinations within easy driving distance include the rugged coastline, world-renowned national parks, and other inviting Oregon cities with their own unique blend of fun things to do. These destinations circle the city, ranging from day trips to weekend getaways. Memorable weekend trips to areas like Mount Hood or Cannon Beach offer new landscapes to explore each season.
16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Ventura, CA

Jun 7, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

Ventura is a Central California coastal city sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the foothills of Los Padres National Forest. These outdoor environments and a generally sunny forecast lend to many ways to enjoy the city's numerous things to do. Surfing is always a popular option in Ventura, alongside shopping, sailing, and watching the sunset on the beach. Other attractions in Ventura include museums, marina parks, and harbor villages.
14 Best National Parks in California

Jun 7, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

Yosemite is the crown jewel natural space of the state, epitomizing the sheer natural beauty and charm of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Central California. Yosemite has lured famous photographers, naturalists, and rock climbers throughout its century-plus status as a national park, and today attracts over four million visitors from around the world each year. Monolithic granite peaks like El Capitan and Half Dome tower over the valley as some of the most iconic features of the park.
Planning a Backpacking Trip in Olympic National Park

Apr 15, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

In a decade-long pursuit of backpacking adventures across the American West, nothing has ever compared to the treasure trove of hiking trails in Olympic National Park in northwest Washington State. It's not only the rugged peaks, verdant rainforest, and boulder-strewn coast that make it my favorite backpacking destination, but it's also the ease and accessibility the nearly million-acre park provides.
Bicycling the Columbia River Gorge from Portland

Mar 29, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

The Columbia River Gorge cuts through the Cascade Mountains separating Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest. This eye-popping river corridor served as a vital connection to the Pacific Ocean for the Corps of Discovery in 1805, and today, it's a mecca for outdoor recreation, including windsurfing, waterfall hiking, and one of the best multi-use paths in the Pacific Northwest – The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Driving the Mount Hood Scenic Byway: The Best of the Pacific Northwest

Mar 15, 2024 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

The glaciated slopes of Mount Hood shimmer on all sides of this dormant stratovolcano, the tallest in the state of Oregon. Over one million acres of Mount Hood National Forest surrounds these slopes, endowed with wild rivers, old-growth forests, and rich agricultural valleys. These scenic vistas are worth the drive to Mount Hood alone, but the mountain, jutting 11,240 feet above the horizon, is always the focal point of any trip.
How to Explore Olympic National Park Without a Car

Oct 6, 2023 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

The wild and wondrous world of Olympic National Park must be experienced at least once in your lifetime. Verdant rainforests give way to the glacier-crusted Olympic Mountains in this nearly one-million-acre national park, eventually spilling onto a rugged coastline punctuated by sea stacks and stunning sunsets each evening. And for the adventurous, or adventurous-at-heart, it's a place where wanderlust goes to be satisfied.
A Visitor's Guide to Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park

Oct 6, 2023 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

On This Page:How to Get to ParadiseBest Time to Visit ParadiseSkyline: The One Hike to Do in ParadiseHenry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center and Why You Should VisitThe Best Way to Be a Good VisitorStaying at the Paradise InnCamping near ParadiseWinter in ParadiseWhat's your idea of paradise? Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park is wildflower meadows running rampant with marmots and pikas. It's waterfalls rushing from glacier melt and round-trip hiking trails that are easy to follow.
6 Favorite Hikes in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Sep 7, 2023 | planetware.com | Brad Lane

I've had the privilege to travel across the American West, and I'd never experienced anything quite like the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area along the state's Central Coast. It was the first time I found myself surrounded by shifting dunes in every direction, my footsteps swept away by a steady coastal breeze, and fulfilling some sort of sandy wanderlust I never knew I had.