The Douglas fir is an indelible symbol of the Pacific Northwest. The thick-barked native represents the aesthetics of biologically rich Cascadia and the checkered past of overlogging.

Picture yourself on a white-sand ... In the northwest, a dry tropical forest stretches down the Nicoya Peninsula. The laid-back beach towns that dot this part of the Pacific coast include Nosara ...

Adventurous outdoor excursions with reputable guides. There's nothing quite like a Pacific Northwest winter getaway. Here's where to go within easy driving distance of major Pacific Northwest ...