Expedition Stories | Articles and Videos

A guest snaps a photo while transiting the locks on the Columbia River

5/16/2019

4 Min Read

Retracing Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition

Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery expedition changed the course of American history. Follow in their footsteps, exploring the route they took along the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

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1/29/2020

6 Min Read

Pacific Northwest: Expedition Dining—Then & Now

The menu on the Corps of Discovery varied quite a bit from ours (thankfully!). But both benefitted from the region's bounty. Get a taste of it all.

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2/9/2021

4 Min Read

Wildlife & Natural Wonders in the Pacific Northwest

From killer whales in the waters around the San Juan Islands to bighorn sheep on the sheer rock faces of Hells Canyon, the wildlife and scenery of the Pacific Northwest are vastly varied.

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A vibrant blue Steller's jay perches on a branch

6/28/2021

3 Min Read

Birds of the Pacific Northwest: The Steller's Jay

The cooler West Coast cousin of the blue jay, this bold crested bird robs nests and can mimic a range of sounds. Get to know more about the Steller's jay.

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A wild mushroom in a Pacific Northwest forest

9/16/2021

4 Min Read

Fungi of the Pacific Northwest: Foraging on Harstine Island

On our brand-new itinerary in the Pacific Northwest, you'll enter a verdant realm filled with fascinating fungi on a visit to Harstine Island.

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coastal landscape - rocks and moss with an island in the background

9/20/2021

2 Min Read

Where Is the Salish Sea?

The name “Salish Sea” is a relatively new term coined to describe the Pacific Northwest's most unique ecosystem. Read on to learn more, and then join us this fall to experience it for yourself.

World View

11/16/2022

4 Min Read

Notable Birds of the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest harbors a diversity of habitats ideal for birdlife like the rhinoceros auklet, Steller’s jay, and red-breasted sapsucker. These are just a few of the species to spot on expeditions in the region.

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4/14/2023

4 Min Read

Southern Resident Killer Whales: Unique Icons of the Pacific Northwest

Through a special partnership with the Center for Whale Research, guests on Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands have the rare chance to spot Southern Resident killer whales while in the company of top researchers.

World View

11/3/2023

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In Good Company: Food, Wine and History with Ray Isle

In this episode of In Good Company, Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle shares more about how great wine is a “way to travel the world in a glass.”

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12/11/2023

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Expedition Spotlight: Food and Wine on the Columbia and Snake Rivers

In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, wine expert Eric Degerman gives travelers a taste of what’s in store on our immersive culinary journey along the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

World View

11/26/2024

4 Min Read

A Pacific Northwest Wine Primer and Holiday Picks with Sommelier Amanda McCrossin

Learn more about the wines of Washington and Oregon with help from sommelier and wine influencer Amanda McCrossin.