My husband and I spent 3 days exploring Olympic National Park when we lived in Portland, Oregon. We loved the natural diversity Olympic offered, and it served as a beautiful introduction to the Pacific Northwest. Follow below for our 3 day Olympic National Park Itinerary as well as some important things you need to know…
Skyline Loop is known as one of the best hikes within Mount Rainier National Park due to its epic views of the mountain. It’s located in the Paradise Corridor of the park (near Ashford, Washington). I visited this park as a day trip from Portland, Oregon. Keep reading for tips and need to know information…
My husband and I visited Crater Lake National Park during our 6 month stay in Portland, Oregon. This unique national park visit was part of a longer roadtrip around Oregon (which you can read about by clicking the link above). We only spent 1 day at Crater Lake, but I felt that this was sufficient…
My first travel nurse contract in the Pacific Northwest brought me to Portland, Oregon. Initially, I was a little hesitant to leave California because nursing in California is awesome! Fortunately, I was just as pleased with the PNW, and it turned out to be one of my favorite contracts so far. Let’s dive in and…
My husband and I lived in Portland, Oregon for 6 months when I took a contract in the city as a travel nurse. Portland is now one of our favorite cities! Keep reading to find out why and to see if you would love Portland too. There is a lot to cover here. Feel free…
During my travel nurse contract in Portland, Oregon, I made a point to see the best of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This 5 day roadtrip takes you through some of my favorite parts of Oregon. Here is a snapshot of the roadtrip: If you have more days available for your roadtrip, this Oregon Coast…
During my travel nursing contract in Portland, Oregon, my mom came to visit. I wanted to show her the best the Oregon has to offer, so I planned us a mini roadtrip down the Northern Oregon Coast. This itinerary will include the stops we made on our roadtrip as well as a few extras in…
My top 4 favorite day trips from Portland, Oregon to see the natural beauty surrounding Portland. All within a 2 hour drive!
See the Waterfalls of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just outside of Portland, Oregon. Find out how to get there, must know information, and what you should stop to see.