Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Updated July, 2026 U.S. Highway 2 stretches 666 miles across the entire northern half of Montana from Idaho to North Dakota. This seemingly endless line of pavement takes travelers from the deep pine forests in the west to the arid flat prairies in the east. Whether you decide […]
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. Throughout the Northwest, you don’t need a passport to take an international culinary journey (unless traveling between Canada and the U.S., of course). Many communities have become concentrated hubs of international foods from mom-and-pop eateries to fine dining establishments. Here are a few of our favorites that are […]
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. As I traveled through Slovenia’s vineyard-laced hills I felt its kinship with my home, Oregon, a similarity I did not expect. At Restaurant Grič, in Šentjošt nad Horjulom, they grow wasabi on their own farm. Tillamook County, Oregon, has a wasabi farm too: Oregon Coast Wasabi. In Slovenia, […]
Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life. With scenic drives, year-round outdoor action and quaint small towns with a Western flair, North-Central Washington’s Okanogan Country is full of discoveries for the curious traveler. And while you’re traveling, you have to eat, right? Luckily, Okanagan Country offers everything from home-spun cafes, fine dining, brewers of great […]