Alaska's Fortress of the Bear Plans to Expand
Bear Necessities
Alaska
Rooms With a View Across the Northwest
Looking for a new meeting space? Change your outlook.
Discover the Beauty of the Northwest at one of these Garden Venues
In Bloom
Planners from Across the Country Share How the Pacific Northwest Welcomed Them to Town
Red Carpet Treatment
Alaska’s Cruise Lines are Adding New Adventure Options in 2018
Cruise News
Meet Up With Northwest Meetings + Events List of Venues
Urban, suburban and rural. Seascape, citywide or mountainside. Convention and conference planners in the Northwest have their choice of settings, thanks to the diversity of convention and conference centers found throughout our region. Don’t believe us? Northwest Meetings + Events has compiled a list* of options for you to use as a resource the next time you’re planning a grand meeting of minds.
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Gather in One of the Region’s Native Heritage Centers and Venues
The Northwest boasts a rich Native American history. From Alaska to Oregon, the nations and tribes native to our region are evident throughout our communities—from the art displayed in our museums, parks and neighborhoods to the names of local cities and destinations, such as Chelan, Klamath Falls, Denali, Nez Perce and Kelowna. Celebrate this cultural bounty by planning an event at a venue that honors the Northwest’s roots. Here are just a few to consider for your next gathering.
Meet with Adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska
Into the Wild
Mountain Resorts can Take Your Next Meeting or Event to New Heights
Mount Hood, Schweitzer, Whistler, Denali—the Northwest does not want for spectacular mountain destinations. Not only do they provide a stunning setting in which to live, work and play, they also serve as a gorgeous backdrop for meetings and events. While these locales are notable winter playgrounds for snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating, sleigh riding and other activities, they are also outstanding options for groups in the warm summer months. Here are a few Northwest resorts that sit at the foot or at the top of some of our region’s favorite peaks.
Alaska Celebrates its Start as a U.S. Territory
One hundred and fifty years ago, Russia sold the Alaskan Territory to the United States through the Treaty of Cession. Secretary of State William Seward saw the acquisition of the territory as part of Manifest Destiny—a belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America. Across the country, Americans had mixed feelings about the purchase, which was often called Seward’s Folly. The treaty was signed on March 30, 1867, and on Oct.
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