23 articles tagged with pacific northwest
There's something deeply *ma* (間) about Seattle—that untranslatable Japanese concept of negative space that paradoxically creates meaning. Here, the space between skyscrapers and summits, between coffee shops and conifer forests, creates a rhythm uniquely Pacific Northwestern. As someone who's spent...
When most people hear 'Salem,' their minds immediately conjure images of Massachusetts witchcraft trials and Halloween festivities. But there's another Salem tucked away in the Pacific Northwest that deserves your attention. Salem, Oregon has quietly been cultivating a remarkable arts...
After spending three decades traversing the country for career development conferences, I've become something of an accidental expert at identifying strategic travel hubs. Vancouver, Washington might not make most travelers' bucket lists, but this unassuming city sitting just across the...
You know that feeling when you escape the daily grind and suddenly find yourself surrounded by towering evergreens with the scent of pine filling your lungs? That's Federal Way, Washington for you—a hidden gem nestled between Seattle and Tacoma that's...
After 30 years patrolling Rio's bustling streets and another decade walking the beat in Kitchener, I've developed a sixth sense for discovering hidden gems. The 30-mile stretch between Portland and Vancouver, Washington isn't just a drive—it's a journey through cascading...
When most budget travelers map out their Pacific Northwest adventures, Seattle and Portland typically dominate the itinerary while Spokane remains an afterthought. Having spent a fascinating week exploring Washington's second-largest city last month, I can confidently say this oversight is...
Seattle presents a fascinating paradox for photographers—a city where cutting-edge innovation and primeval nature exist in remarkable harmony. Having documented innovation hubs across five continents, I find Seattle's juxtaposition of tech campuses against ancient forests and glacial waters particularly compelling....
As someone who spends his days discussing the terroir of Burgundy and the tannins of Bordeaux, I find delicious irony in how quickly I fall under the spell of Portland's craft beer scene each time I visit. The City of...
The morning mist was still dancing above the Spokane River when I first glimpsed the thundering cascade of Spokane Falls. I'd visited countless waterfalls across four continents, but there was something uniquely captivating about finding such raw natural power surrounded...
There's something deeply satisfying about uncovering hidden visual treasures that others simply walk past. As someone who's made a career out of noticing what others miss, I've found Everett, Washington to be an unexpected goldmine for photographers. This often-overlooked city...
I've chased tornadoes across the Midwest and bungee-jumped off bridges in New Zealand, but sometimes the most surprising discoveries happen just beyond the shadows of major tourist destinations. Federal Way, Washington—a 25-minute drive from Seattle—has been my unexpected weekend laboratory...
Standing at the intersection of East Valley Highway and James Street, I found myself at a culinary crossroads that perfectly embodies Kent's spirit. This suburban gem south of Seattle might not make most travelers' Washington state bucket lists, but *sumimasen*...
Seattle has always reminded me of coastal tide pools – layers upon layers of fascinating elements that reveal themselves only to the patient observer. While most visitors rush to capture the Space Needle against that temperamental Pacific Northwest sky, I've...
The Pacific Northwest has always held a special place in my heart – where verdant forests meet urban landscapes in a dance that feels both wild and welcoming. While most travelers flock to Seattle's iconic Space Needle or Pike Place...
The dramatic transition from Arizona's sun-scorched deserts to the misty Pacific Northwest coastline represents one of North America's most spectacular geographical gradients. As someone who's spent years documenting the delicate relationship between coastal communities and their marine environments, this ambitious...