I’ll be doing a week long road trip from Northern California up the Oregon coast to the Olympic Peninsula and back this week. One leg of the trip is from Seaside OR to Port Angeles, where I’ll stay for a few days to explore the National Park area. Any suggestions for a town that would be a halfway-ish point on that stretch of 101 to stop at for a lunch break? Would love to find a city to stop at for a light bite (coffee shop or cafe type thing) and that also has an interesting downtown to stroll and stretch my legs, or maybe a river walk/cool city park for like a quick 20-30 min walk. From the map Hoodsport or thereabouts seemed like a good halfway point on the 5 hr drive but I don’t know that area of WA very well so would love some suggestions!

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I'm looking to move towards WA or OR. Are there any areas that are affordable? 500k or less for 3bed, 2bath home that is in a relatively safe city, not far from the coast & mountains? I am a LMT so I would like to be close to a larger city/community that would be a good area for my trade!

My partner and myself are in our late 20s and we'll be moving to the PNW next year and will likely end up in either Corvallis, OR or Spokane, WA (or nearby but my job would be in one of these two places so we'd need to be close). Any thoughts on which might be a better option for a young couple who loves the outdoors, is looking for a great community to meet people, has a reasonable cost of living, and could eventually be a good place for a family (schools, safety, etc)? Thanks!

Hello, 28 he/they. I currently live in Georgia and I've been thinking about leaving for awhile, but the recent election has exacerbated my feelings in that regard. While any left-leaning state would be preferable, I'm specifically looking at the PNW for climate reasons. Despite living in Georgia my whole life, I can not handle the heat. Anything above 75°F is too hot. Additionally, The sun is evil and I hate it. If a place existed that was overcast 360/365 days I'd move there in a heartbeat. Any suggestions?

I will be travelling to Washington and Oregon this winter and was curious if there was any mandate for rental car companies to allow chains on their vehicles, I know many companies prohibit it, but is this the case in both the states listed?

We are a family with a toddler and a dog looking to escape the Texas heat next summer. I would love to rent a furnished place in the Pacific Northwest, but since I'm not super familiar with the area, would love suggestions on the ideal location for us!

We are looking to post up in one place for the summer to call home. Things we are looking for:

• a cute town/city, doesn't have to be big, but I don't want it to be too isolated. Would like an under 20 minute drive to grocery stores, parks, and activities for young kiddos, so we can get out during the week and be around other people. Family friendly atmosphere, safe, etc.

• close proximity to PNW nature, would love easy drives (under 2 hours) to waterfall hikes, parks with mountains, etc. I would love to take in as much of the beauty of this area as possible while we are there!

• not too far from an airport so family can visit. I guess not too far would mean under an hour or two.

Appreciate the help!

I'm in dire need of a mechanic. My car has been giving me nothing but trouble and I think it's cursed haha I'm in a terrible financial spot. I could use any help possible. Anyone with leads to a free mechanic, body work, etc? Hit me up.

Winter is upon us in the Pacific Northwest and I really am looking for a puffer jackets but I am not confident any of the hoods will be big enough to go over my type 4b/c hair, especially in a bun as wearing it out not ideal during rainy weather

I have been looking at the Quince responsible down puffer but I highly doubt the hood will be big enough. I would need something that is mostly down, preferably goose or duck. Any recommendations would be helpful, thanks!

PNW naturals, if you have any more tips and tricks please let me know! Going on my 5th year living out here and the rainy season has always been a pain.