Comments on: New Lonely Planet Guide to the Pacific Northwest! (And how you can win it – free!)

By: Marcia Scholl

Marcia Scholl — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:34:28 +0000

We returned from Jacksonville OR to see the Moody Blues at the Britt Festival. Great area we had never explored before and would consider returning to since we were there for only one afternoon. Would love to know what else is w/in a day trip from that area – enough to do for say a long weekend. We know about Ashland…

By: Laurie Johnson

Laurie Johnson — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:14:40 +0000

I want to see what LP has to say about the Lavendar Festival in Sequim – love lavendar!

By: pam

pam — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:50:52 +0000

My summer plans are wildly boring, they involve restocking the wallet so more travel can happen in the fall. But because I live in the PNW, I’d love to get my sticky paws on the short trip heaven offered up in that PNW guide, all I have is a wildly out of date Moon guide.

By: Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:12:23 +0000

I’m filling up the gas tank on my first (still sort of) new car in 25 years and driving around the Northwest. Looking forward to seeing my ‘old friends’ – the World’s Largest Egg in Winlock, Wa. and the World’s Largest Hairball at the monastery in Mount Angel, Oregon.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:08:03 +0000

First, it’s off to Anaheim for the International Convention of the Barbershop Harmony Society (and maybe a quick day at Disneyland) in July. A week of harmony, fellowship and “the Mouse”.

Then, in August, we fly to London to board the NCL Jewel for a cruise to the Baltic capitals; 12 days of sightseeing, culture and cruising.

Lastly, back home to the Vancouver, BC area and forays down into Washington state to visit family and friends. Growing up on Whidbey Island means I’m never far from home when I travel through the area.

The best trip has got to be the uniquely scenic highway around the Olympic Penninsula and up the West Coast rainforest valley of the Ho River, Gray’s Harbor, Long Beach and the many treasures in and around Seattle. Don’t miss the Ballard Locks!

By: Lara

Lara — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:01:10 +0000

Hoping to start my round-the-world jaunt at some point this summer…if all goes accordingly. First stop: Hawaii, then continue west. Sure wish I had that LP guidebook a few years ago while a friend and I explored the PNW living out of a car! But I’ll be back…

Thanks for the detailed overview of the book!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

In June we’re taking a short Whidbey trip. The only part of the state (North – South) I haven’t ridden my bike is from Seattle to Deception Pass. So I’m pedaling and Matt is driving to meet me there and we’ll camp and hike the weekend away.

Later in the summer we’ll visit the San Juans but we have to wait until Matt accrues some vacation. (Taps fingers impatiently).

By: Marla

Marla — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:26:25 +0000

We’re going to Whidbey Island for 3.5 weeks! lots of time to check out the Pacific Northwest (or at least the parts that interest 5- and 2-year-old boys).