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Adventures with Holly & Bryan
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Discover the best things to do in the Pacific Northwest-from the top hikes in Oregon and Washington, to day trips near Portland and unique Airbnb stays.
Subscribe to join us as you plan your own travel or weekend adventures, or to travel remotely from wherever you are! Let us know in the comments about places and events you'd like to see covered in the future; we're always excited to hear new ideas.
Example favorite topics:
Old-growth forests / giant trees
Waterfalls
Flower farms
Wildflowers
Oregon coast
Hikes in the Cascades
Columbia River Gorge
Unique places to stay
Cultural events and festivals, particularly in and around Portland
#Hiking #PacificNorthwest #OregonExplored #Portland #PDX #Oregon #Washington #travel #AdventuresPNW
Subscribe to join us as you plan your own travel or weekend adventures, or to travel remotely from wherever you are! Let us know in the comments about places and events you'd like to see covered in the future; we're always excited to hear new ideas.
Example favorite topics:
Old-growth forests / giant trees
Waterfalls
Flower farms
Wildflowers
Oregon coast
Hikes in the Cascades
Columbia River Gorge
Unique places to stay
Cultural events and festivals, particularly in and around Portland
#Hiking #PacificNorthwest #OregonExplored #Portland #PDX #Oregon #Washington #travel #AdventuresPNW
Don’t Miss Leavenworth, Washington State's Enchanting Bavarian Village
Nestled in Washington’s Cascade mountains, you’ll find a town that looks like it came from another place or time-the charming Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth. In today’s video, I’ll share a preview of this special place.
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Leavenworth is on Highway 2, a scenic alternative to Interstate 90 if you’re driving between eastern and Western Washington.
You’ll find a walkable town ringed with snowy mountains, and bustling with visitors exploring its many shops and restaurants.
Something weird about Leavenworth is that it doesn’t actually have Bavarian roots. It was a logging town in its original heyday, and when that industry faded, enterprising townspeople proposed a Bavarian theme to transition to a tourism-based economy. It certainly worked!
There is another small Pacific Northwest town that does have German & Swiss roots, and that’s likewise well-known for its Bavarian-themed architecture and Oktoberfest celebrations: Mount Angel, Oregon. For our video on the annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest, click here: ua-cam.com/video/DA79o_INP2w/v-deo.html
Leavenworth is a great place to stop any time of year (this was filmed at the end of March), but it’s busiest during annual festivals like Oktoberfest, the Christmas season, Maifest, and the Autumn Leaf Festival.
You can take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, eat out, admire the many murals across town, and take in the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
You can either street park (it’s metered) or park at one of four paid parking lots in town.
One of the most special things about Leavenworth is its location in the Cascades. Even the drive there along Highway 2 is a scenic treat.
Thanks for joining us in Leavenworth! Remember to give this a thumbs-up, and subscribe to our channel, and we’ll see you next time.
🔔 If you enjoy, this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up and subscribe to our channel! ua-cam.com/channels/jrLA6zf-M8pd6vkJ64hRsA.html
Leavenworth is on Highway 2, a scenic alternative to Interstate 90 if you’re driving between eastern and Western Washington.
You’ll find a walkable town ringed with snowy mountains, and bustling with visitors exploring its many shops and restaurants.
Something weird about Leavenworth is that it doesn’t actually have Bavarian roots. It was a logging town in its original heyday, and when that industry faded, enterprising townspeople proposed a Bavarian theme to transition to a tourism-based economy. It certainly worked!
There is another small Pacific Northwest town that does have German & Swiss roots, and that’s likewise well-known for its Bavarian-themed architecture and Oktoberfest celebrations: Mount Angel, Oregon. For our video on the annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest, click here: ua-cam.com/video/DA79o_INP2w/v-deo.html
Leavenworth is a great place to stop any time of year (this was filmed at the end of March), but it’s busiest during annual festivals like Oktoberfest, the Christmas season, Maifest, and the Autumn Leaf Festival.
You can take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, eat out, admire the many murals across town, and take in the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
You can either street park (it’s metered) or park at one of four paid parking lots in town.
One of the most special things about Leavenworth is its location in the Cascades. Even the drive there along Highway 2 is a scenic treat.
Thanks for joining us in Leavenworth! Remember to give this a thumbs-up, and subscribe to our channel, and we’ll see you next time.
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Experience the Wizarding World in Seattle at Harry Potter: Magic at Play!
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Your Guide to 6 Common Ferns of the Pacific Northwest…PLUS the Top Fern-filled Hikes You Can't Miss!
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Inside the World’s Largest Independent Bookstore: 8 Things to Know about Powell’s City of Books
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Don’t Miss this Top Nature Hike in Portland’s Forest Park: Wildwood Trail via Newberry Road
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The Weird & Wonderful Portland Troll Bridge
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area: The Ultimate Guide
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4 Top Holiday Things to Do in Portland
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How to See the Giant Old-Growth Cedar Tree of Rockaway Beach, Oregon
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Take a Hike or Boat Ride at Trillium Lake for Fabulous Mount Hood Views
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4 Outstanding Things To See At Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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Great video! Thank you!! Were you able to walk underneath the falls?
Thank you sooooo much I really loved watching I'm and Australian who lived down 48th off Hawthorne and I loved living there. I was there for a year or so. I rode the Trace shuttle down Mt Tabor in 1998 I think it was. I am just so grateful for the trip down memory lane and seeing the changes . Much love to you Trace
Beautiful place ❤
Thanks 😀
Nice place to spend a day hanging around
Yes! 😀
I enjoyed throughout the video.Thank you for share kind of information 👍, really i love it.❤
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind feedback 😀.
I agree with the freaking airport noises all night! We camped near the entry so it was right next to the road. But the nicest hosts and the cleanest bathrooms! The bathroom and my ear plugs made camping here lovely.
Haha, I love it! Totally agree on the rest of the campground being great, and next time I’d bring earplugs 😂
I'm surprised you didn't show the bratwurst and beer or talk about the new adventure park or the winter lights and activities.
Thanks for your feedback! We definitely have more to explore in Leavenworth 😀. I weirdly don’t like bratwurst or beer, so I’ll admit we ate at the Mongolian Grill 😅, but I recognize that it’s a key part of the experience for most people & should be mentioned!
3:10 Hey, I know that guy!
Oh this was SO much fun to watch:) Did you guys find out if they hide them both in obvious spots and in hard to find spots? Seems like they might do a combination.
Thanks so much for your nice note, and I’m sorry for the slow reply! I bet there is a combination of difficulties, since there are many different volunteers who hide them, but I’d guess most are pretty obvious (the city says they want the floats to be found)!
Very good ❤❤
Thanks so much! 😊😊
Beautiful! The forest looks 2nd gen. Probably a few old growths here and there.
Question, where did you get your audio from? Thanks! Great Content ....
Thanks so much! The music is from the UA-cam audio library 😀
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!! 😀
Would this be doable for an older (70s) person without much hiking experience?
I have spent the last 2 days watching your videos, they are amazing! I have learned so much about our future home, I can't wait to get up there and start exploring! Our kids have lived there for a while, it's time for us to join them. I know you have a little one now, but I hope you will continue to produce new videos. :)
Thanks so much!! I’m so glad you are finding the videos helpful, and comments like yours really inspire us to keep going 😀. Welcome to Oregon! I hope your move goes smoothly and you enjoy exploring the area. It has been hard with our little one to film as much as we used to, but we are currently out filming a new set of adventures 😊
Such a beautiful spot!
So cool. That has been on my bucket list for years!
Very cool! Good luck with the float hunt!
I have been enjoying watching your videos today! We are moving to Oregon soon, I'm learning a lot from your videos, thank you!
Thanks so much!! 😊
Really nice resolution..
Thanks so much! 😊
Is it swimmable in July?
How are the falls in the summer? Im going next week, I’m hoping the water stream is strong!
The falls are lighter in summer, but I think next week will be great! We have still been getting intermittent rain. Lowest flow will be late summer (~Sept).
I’m going to LC in a couple weeks for a 5 day stay at a hotel near Taft beach . My family and I love this place this will be the 7th year we have come for a summer vacation 😊❤. Thanks for this video
That sounds so fun! Have a wonderful trip! 😀
Went July & September incredible water falls
Very cool!
Very informative. Just what I was hoping to find. Thank you.
Thanks so much!! I’m glad it was useful 😀
I'm going to guess that Bryan is a Pisces and Holly is a Taurus.
I love Olympic National Park
OMG, that map which showed Vancouver, I was like, what? It's so close to Canada, until, I googled where Portland is
Yes, there’s a Vancouver in WA!
FYI: Be on the allert and protect yourselves and your child because there's tick's in this area ❤
Okay, thanks!
do any of those passes be purchased upon arrival? or need booking in advance..
I can’t remember for sure, but I’m almost positive you can purchase a day pass on site!
@@AdventuresPNW thank you so much!
Sketchy and awesome!
Thanks! 😀
Stunning views! cool lizard and love the hat :D
Thanks so much!! 😀
I live here and this is extremely helpful because it’s not always easy finding some of these like the drift Creek or where to park at the knoll so thank you for doing this service to All!!
Thanks so much!! So glad it is helpful 😀
Do not climb on the thumb. It is now dangerous and they advise against it. There have been helicopter rescues just walk up to it and then back.
Oh wow! For people walking on the hiking trail?
I have been watching these and this needs to be expanded to other areas in Oregon and not just in the hottest time of the year. Newport, Toledo, and places where streets could be blocked off for a few days of racing ending up at the Fairgrounds or or community event. Will be looking into where, next...rv
Cool, it would be fun to see it happen in other places!
Cool video! Thank you:)
Thanks so much! 😀
I was watching a vlog of a couple, who went to Portland, and they went to this book store. I was amazed at how big it was. I hope I can visit it, one day 🥺💙
Very cool! I hope so, too! 😀
My Grandchildren are coming to town. So I googled Troll bridge and found your video. You gave the exact information I needed. Thank you! I will be checking out your other videos.
Thanks so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you had a wonderful visit with your grandchildren 😀.
Exactly what I need
Thanks so much! 😀
Nice video! Quite informative; I appreciate it
Thanks!! 😀
Hi, can I use an excerpt from this video in my upcoming video about this state park?
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, but can you please use a card or similar to share the link to the original video with your viewers? Thanks! 😀
@@AdventuresPNW link in the description good?
Yes, thanks!
i used to live near here and go often in the 1990s... Willy Wonkaville of Hotels
Very cool!
Thanks! This was helpful!
Thanks so much! Glad it was useful 😊
I miss Oregon TREMENDOUSLY!!! Living in Tennessee is NOT what I want. Hopefully will go back to West.
It’s a beautiful place for sure! 😀
If you look on the bottom of the float there is a number on it
Yes! Pretty cool to be able to trace the floats to the artists who made them.
My favorite is Oscar the Bird King with the bird houses on his head
I really like that one too, especially since the park has a great view of Mt Rainier. Thanks again for the idea to visit the Ole Bolle troll; it inspired us to continue troll-hunting 😀.
That was a really fun tour of the trolls😊
Thanks!!! 😊
Loved this! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful 😊.
Thanks for the reminder to bring binoculars.
No problem!
I just learned about this bookstore tonight. My son and his girlfriend are avid readers and they patronize Powell’s frequently. 🎉🎉
Very cool! It’s a fun place 😀.
Thanks for sharing .. your baby is adorable.. beautiful family!!
Thanks so much! 😀