It was our first time in Hawaii and we decided to take the Road to Hana drive --- we had no idea what was in store for us. It's a beautiful drive to Hana with many opportunities to pull over and enjoy the view and waterfalls. Past Hana, heading to the Piilani Highway, was a different story, though. The scenery was still there, but the road was very narrow -- for two cars to drive by each other -- and mostly unpaved. We have to admit, it was a bit nerve-racking -- hoping another car wouldn't come around the corner, going the opposite direction. But we still were able to stop and enjoy the ocean scenery, and even found a cool, old church along the way.

It was our first time at Cannon Beach, and it was sure a windy one -- this was during the winter.

Here's a few video clips during one of our many visits to the Pike Place Market.

This & That Northwest Goes to New Mexico Series Join us as National Park Guide, Len Scheel, gives us a history behind the Bandalier National Monument.

We watched the osprey hovering over the lake, looking for prey. We actually videotaped one making a dive and actually catch a fish---they make an alarming thud sound as they hit the water. We also saw a rabbit grazing away, but we guess the Osprey didn't see it, or they don't prey on rabbits.

Lots of communities have their own garden where the locals can grow food and plants. It helps enhance the aesthetics of a community as well as bring the community closer together. It's open to the public who wish to purchase from the garden.

We spent the nice sunny day at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, WA, then up to the Edmond's Farmers Market up north.

It was one of those cold yet sunny days in the Pacific Northwest, and we decided to walk around Marymoore Park in Redmond, WA.

This was our first time at the conservatory located in Tacoma, WA. Not too big of an area but lots of neat flowers and fish to be seen.

Here's our DJI drone back in the air. This time we're at Gasworks Park in Seattle.

I guess this is what you can expect when you take vacation in the winter. :) Nonetheless, it was our first time there and we still enjoyed the scenery: rain, wind, and all.

Join us as we share a few clips of our roadtrip to the Coulee Dam. They normally don't release the water during the summer since there's little rain and snow in the mountains, but there were other photo opportunities along the way, as well as a neat exhibit at the Information Center. You can also connect with us at: Website: https://www.thisandthatnorthwest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisandthatnorthwest/