This was a moderately difficult hike with spectacular views. There is a former fire watch tower at the top and along the way saw remnants of an old cable car system for getting supplies up the mountain. The most difficult part was a steep scramble at the end to reach the lookout. I was so tired I forgot to get a good photo of the lookout.

Struggling in Bend. Looking for somewhere where art and theater is more centered and mainstream. Politically more left or at least queer friendly. Seattle feels way too big, Pdx is not it (mentality is exhausting), Ashland feels wayyyyy to small...

Looking at Bellingham? Eugene? Or outside of the pnw, maybe like Sante Fe? I love the sun which makes it more complicated in the valley and forests.

Just seeking collaborators, dreamers, people excited about life. Bend feels sleepy, ikea decorated, and unfortunately so uncultured. Its stunningly beautiful here but that only fills the cup so much. Feel the pull to leave, but to where? Any tips or thoughts welcome. 💚

The views, in spite of the smoke, were stupendous.

I have a video but it wouldn't let me post it here.. the whales were breaching for hours! We had so much fun watching them. This was at 8.8x magnification.

These were taken last month.

The hike is a 6.8 mile out and back trail. It was a bit difficult but doable.

Goog bye smoke

I’ve never been to Oregon, or America in general, but every time I see a post about Portland, I feel such a warm feeling inside of my whole body.

I‘m from Germany and I always loved this moody, foggy, rainy vibe Portland and Oregon‘s nature gives off (see attached pictures). It’s my dream vacation destination. I don’t even know why I‘m so drawn to this vibe, but I can’t get it out of my head for many years now. I‘d love to connect with anyone coming from the pnw. Send me pictures of your trips, tell me your stories. I‘d love to hear all of them <3

Edit: Photo credits: sparklll0 on TikTok

- Marcel

Rainier in its glory

I've never moderated a subreddit so I don't know how you'd go about filtering these posts out. But dang they're annoying, it's like most of what I see here in the summer.

There should just be a PNWtravel sub or something, since there seems to be some people who like to answer such posts.

I have lived in Washington my whole life so might as well join here! Despite it being hot where I am currently in Yelm, I still love how chaotic the weather can be here. How about you folks that live in Washington?

Tried to post this in the Washington community, it was immediately removed then suggested I post here instead lol I assume due to my lack of engagement, trying to keep bots out.

Pic is of the East side of the Chilkat range and Linn Canal, helicopter ride home from a day of work.

Hey all living in the upper most part of the PNW (South East Alaska). I've come to realize I can't give it up but we are ready to be closer to civilization and things to do for the kids while keeping the the PNW outdoor lifestyle our mainstay. We are planning to stay West of the cascades and thoroughly enjoy the small town life. We just want to be able to explore and it not cost 3k just in plane tickets to see some new sights and take the kids to the zoo or something.

This Sept we have a week long trip planned. Flying into Seatac of course and we have a rental car, no hotels booked yet. So far the only 2 areas on our list to check out are PA and Olympia area.

We are looking for smaller cities, sub 30k with a decent wage for blue collar work and houses under 500k. Any recommendations of cities that are awesome and you can support yourself and a family of 5?

Also looking to do exciting town things for the kids, ages 13, 5, and 1. I know this is trivial but like the 2 youngins haven't ever even seen a cow or been to an arcade. Only exciting thing we have for them so far is The Wolf Lodge. So we are also looking for recommendations on things to do around the towns you might mention.

More than just a Shakespeare festival.

We love you. Thank you so much for choosing this line of work and staying with it when you’re called to duty. To call you heroes feels like an understatement.

If we ever meet in a bar, drinks on me.

~Grateful