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4 Best Spots for Whale Watching in the Pacific Northwest

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Captain Ahab may have had an easier time finding Moby Dick if he had started his expedition in the Pacific Northwest. The rugged coastlines of Washington and Oregon host thousands of resident and migrating whales every year, offering wonderful spots for whale watching around every cape and corner. There are so many great choices, it can feel positively over-whale-ming!

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5 Best Secluded Beaches in the Northwest

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Everyone loves a good beach trip. The soft sand, rolling ocean waves, and warm sun overhead combine to make a relaxing experience that can soothe and rejuvenate. In the northwest, we pride ourselves on our miles of secluded wilderness where you can escape and unwind - and that includes our beaches. If you know where to go, you can find quiet stretches of beach paradise that are full of coastal beauty but empty of overcrowding. 

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