Category Archives: Washington

9 Stops Worth Making on a Seattle to Portland Road Trip

seattle to portland road trip

I’ve driven from Seattle to Portland more times than I can count, probably close to 25 at this point. Sometimes it’s a quick overnight, sometimes it’s the start of a longer road trip down the Oregon coast, and sometimes it’s just a long day out. I know this drive well enough to know exactly when […]

10 Stops Worth Making on a Seattle to Cannon Beach Road Trip

Seattle to Cannon Beach Road Trip

The Seattle to Cannon Beach road trip is one of my favorite drives from the city and one I keep coming back to. Cannon Beach is only about 200 miles from Seattle and four hours on a good traffic day, which makes it easy to do as a long weekend or even a quick overnight. […]

10 Scenic Stops on a Seattle to Los Angeles Road Trip

seattle to los angeles road trip

I’ve driven different sections of this Seattle to Los Angeles road trip more times than I can count, sometimes just as far as Portland for a weekend, sometimes pushing all the way through California. It’s a drive where you can do it on I-5 in about 17 hours straight through, or you can take the […]

10 Fantastic Stops on a Vancouver to Seattle Road Trip

vancouver to seattle road trip

I’ve done the drive from Vancouver to Seattle more times than I can count, probably close to 20 at this point. Sometimes it’s a full Vancouver weekend trip, sometimes a long day in the city for food and wandering, sometimes a concert at Rogers Arena, and a few times on the way up to Whistler. […]

15 Stunning Stops on a Seattle to San Francisco Road Trip

San Francisco

I’ve driven this stretch of the West Coast in pieces across multiple trips over the years, and I keep coming back to it. While Big Sur is one of my favorite drives in the entire country, the Oregon coast rivals it most closely. The difference is that a Big Sur road trip hits you with […]

10 Marvelous Stops on a Seattle to Yellowstone Road Trip

seattle to yellowstone road trip

Yellowstone is one of the most famous national parks in the country, and many people fly there and then rent a car, depending on where they live. However, a few years ago, I was invited to my friend’s wedding in South Dakota, and instead of flying there, my husband and I thought, “Why don’t we […]

8 Amazing Stops on a Seattle to Las Vegas Road Trip

seattle to las vegas road trip

With Vegas only being a 2.5-hour flight away from Seattle, most people tend to hop on a plane and get there quickly. I’ve been to Sin City over a dozen times at this point because it’s such a quick getaway and a complete change of scenery. That said, you know I love road trips, so […]

7 Beautiful Stops on a Seattle to San Diego Road Trip

seattle to san diego road trip

Are you looking for a longer drive from Seattle that has some of the best stops on the West Coast? You’ll love doing a Seattle to San Diego road trip – imagine cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway, windows down, playing your favorite songs. This journey takes you through a mix of big cities, small […]

Seattle to Banff Road Trip: 11 Best Stops + 2 Itineraries

Seattle to Banff Road Trip

If you’re thinking about doing a Seattle to Banff road trip, I’m here to tell you it’s completely worth the long drive. Banff is hands-down one of the most jaw-dropping spots in Canada – imagine yourself in a landscape filled with enormous mountains, surreal lakes, and other spectacular natural features. While I’ve been to many […]

10 Incredible Stops on a Spokane to Glacier National Park Road Trip

spokane to glacier national park road trip

Imagine embarking on a new adventure every weekend, the thrill of discovery, the excitement of exploring new places – that’s the magic of road trips! Among the many journeys you could undertake, one in particular stands out: a scenic Spokane to Glacier National Park road trip. Now, this isn’t just any road trip – it’s […]