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A mound of sand in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area covered in footprints and green and orange seagrass against a bright blue sky

Shifting Sands

A trip to the Oregon Dunes unearthed the influence for Frank Herbert’s Dune—and a love of stories and nature passed down from fathers and places.

When to See Tide Pools in Cannon Beach

Low tides and volunteers offer a chance to learn more about all the life teeming beneath the waves.

PNW Hike: Catherine Creek

Catherine Creek Recreation Area features several hikes that provide sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge — and wildflowers.
A large wooden statue of a nutcracker stands atop a sign that says: Leavenworth, Washington, The Bavarian Village

7 Things To Do in Leavenworth this Summer

A Bavarian-style village nestled in Washington's Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is known for its German fare, Christmas village—and outdoor adventures.

PNW Hike: Camassia Nature Preserve

This dog-friendly hike near Mosier in the Columbia River Gorge is best in the spring, when wildflowers cover the hills.
Mist rises from the top of a waterfall, surrounded by cliffs and trees

Spirit of the Mists

The creation story of Snoqualmie Falls swirls amid its cascades, mists, and deep pools—and lives on in the People of the Moon.

PNW Hike: Memaloose Hills

This dog-friendly hike near Mosier in the Columbia River Gorge is best in the spring, when wildflowers cover the hills.
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