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Chuckanut Drive ... with a gaggle of Healeys
Chuckanut Drive ... with a gaggle of Healeys

Chuckanut Drive is the archetypal Northwest coastal drive. Adding a bunch of Austin Healeys makes it even more memorable.

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James DuffusSeptember 17, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Pacific Marine Circle Loop
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Pacific Marine Circle Loop

This circuit around the south end of Vancouver Island is relatively new as a paved option, and makes a great day of exciting driving.

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James DuffusAugust 25, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Sea to Sky Highway
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Sea to Sky Highway

A drive past Whistler towards D’Arcy, with stops at Nairn Falls and the Sea to Sky gondola.

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James DuffusAugust 25, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Astons and Austins Run
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Astons and Austins Run

Aston Healey? Austin Martin? A public service event to expose the masses to beautiful British cars

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James DuffusJune 26, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Area 27 in Oliver B.C.
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Area 27 in Oliver B.C.

Great driving on and off the track, from Seattle to Area 27 in Oliver B.C. and back.

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James DuffusJune 26, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Snail Trail
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Snail Trail

A beautiful drive for old, slow European cars before Avants’ Classics on the Green. Sometimes “Road Closed” is a good sign.

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James DuffusJune 25, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Seattle Legstretcher
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Seattle Legstretcher

A pleasant way to avoid garage rot.

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Leg StretcherJames DuffusMarch 23, 2023RS4Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Skagit / Whidbey Loop
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - The Skagit / Whidbey Loop

A full day drive from Seattle, following the glorious Sauk and Skagit Rivers, crossing Deception Pass and wandering down Whidbey Island.

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Road TripJames DuffusMarch 23, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives – Just program “Avoid Highways”
Best Pacific Northwest Drives – Just program “Avoid Highways”

When the drive is more important than the destination …

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James DuffusMarch 18, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Yakima River Canyon
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Yakima River Canyon

A classic northwest road …

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James DuffusMarch 12, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives – Maryhill Loops Road
Best Pacific Northwest Drives – Maryhill Loops Road

More fun than a track …

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James DuffusMarch 6, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Columbia River /  Dry Falls Loop
Best Pacific Northwest Drives - Columbia River / Dry Falls Loop

Great in the summer. Even better in the winter.

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James DuffusMarch 5, 2023Comment
Best Pacific Northwest Drives – Olympic Peninsula – Seattle to Iron Springs
Best Pacific Northwest Drives – Olympic Peninsula – Seattle to Iron Springs

Great trip. Wrong forecast.

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Road TripJames DuffusApril 25, 2021Road TripComment
Best Pacific Northwest Road Trips – Seattle to LA to Seattle
Best Pacific Northwest Road Trips – Seattle to LA to Seattle

Enjoying the Pacific Coast Highway

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Aston, Camper, Road TripJames DuffusMay 9, 2020Vantage RoadsterComment

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