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Depends on where you go… but honestly, both

What qualifications are necessary before telling someone to move to Bellingham?

Hey there! I would normally agree that a rental car would be the way to go, as you could make the trip in just a few hours and have the freedom to explore the Olympic peninsula at your leisure. However, seeing as you’re doing a backpacking excursion and the car would (I assume) be sitting for days, that does seem like a waste. I did a Google and discovered that there are 2 Amtrak trains a day running from King St. Station in downtown Seattle to Port Angeles, departing at 12:35pm or 7:55pm. It takes about 3.5 hours and costs about $40. You can take the Light Rail from SeaTac airport to the train station for just few bucks. From PA, you can take Clallam Transit route 14 to Forks which runs about every 2 hours on weekdays. The ride is only 1.5 hours but It doesn’t appear to run on Sundays, and schedule is limited on Saturday. Hope this helps!

Bella?

I grew up in Oregon and have lived in Washington, Arizona, and New Mexico. Last year we bought an RV and traveled Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to pick a place to live. Ultimately we chose to buy a house in Washington and I’m really happy with the decision. We have family in Oregon so staying semi close was a factor, if it wasn’t I might have chosen northern New Mexico. For some reason Washington has always just felt like home though, I’ve moved back four times over the past 12 years, to Anacortes, Vancouver, and Spokane, it truly has a lot to offer.

I would say though, if you’re young and don’t have a ton of commitments, you should pick a place and go for it.

Nah

How’s the snow 😂

Overhyped 😂

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I highly recommend an Alaska trip. If you like majestic scenery like the PNW, it’s kinda like that but on a much MUCH larger scale. Like, mind-blowing big. Explore the southeast. Get on your feet and hike. To me, it’s the absolute best place on the planet to explore. I also like people, and music, and culture, so live in Seattle to get that social fix, but travel to Alaska at least once a year to really absorb true wilderness.

I’ll double up on this comment. No, nothing is LIKE the PNW. But some things have their own beauty that’s different. I find Colorado to be drier and more intense in its own way. The population centers are right against the big ranges, creating a wild culture of outdoorsy people in big cities.

The NE is softer. Smaller mountains, less stunning views from a photographic sense, but there’s a gentleness to the landscape that can be just breath taking if you give it time. Wander the woods of VT/NH/Maine and you’ll see what I mean.

Ok, that’s an awesome photo… fantastic composition! Well captured.

I grew up in PNW and moved to Northern California for my BA and then lived in San Diego for 3 years for my MA. I think SD is wonderful. Balboa Park, perennial sunshine, 20min to the beach, chill hippy vibes, healthy beautiful people. Cost of living was rough but, the quality of life was great. I then moved back up to WA and felt very different about it. Especially when it gets dark at 4pm in October. It’s still the most beautiful place on earth in the summer, and the puget sound is so good for the soul- but id recommend trying San Diego, or just beach life in general.

Agree. Interlaken was Washington 2.0

Grew up my whole life 40 min. North of Seattle, moved to Alaska at 24. Now I go back to Washington and I absolutely don’t think I could ever bring myself to move back. Alaska ruins you.

I have an electric motorcycle and I love it

Ebikes fit that definition

Bedroom???? Wow

If you can avoid the deer, it's a really enjoyable place to ride.

Why can’t you just travel and keep living in Washington? Seems more expensive to move/uproot your life, when you could travel & see new things, but keep experiencing your lovely home base, so to speak.

Kinda hypnotic

You must have taken this the one day a year the rain stops in Forks 😅 it's a very beautiful place.

Oregon?