Lewis and Clark enthusiasts love visiting Montana, and Montana has a lot to offer Lewis and Clark enthusiasts. Throughout the state, visitors can find themselves standing where the Corps of Discovery once stood, or exploring the same landscape where the Corps once traveled. Here are some new articles in my growing series covering Lewis and Clark sites in the Northwest. You'll find out what the Lewis and Clark Expedition did in each region, and what sites you can visit today.

• Lewis and Clark Sites in and near Helena MT
• Lewis and Clark Sites in Southwest Montana

Cozy accommodations, places to walk and wander, and intimate dining options are among the main ingredients of a successful romantic getaway. Fortunately, the Northwest US is blessed with hotels, resorts, and destinations that fit that bill. Romantic getaways can take place any time of the year; New Year's and Valentine's Day are, of course, very important holidays on any couple's calendar. So it's time to do your research and plan ahead. I've put together a number of resources to help you choose your perfect romantic getaway destination in the Northwest.

The Depression-era Works Progress Administration programs left the Northwest with a long list of structures and works that we continue to treasure today. Timberline Lodge, located near Oregon's Mt. Hood, is one that sits high on that list. The picturesque mountain lodge, built largely with local materials, was the handiwork of hundreds of Oregon artisans and craftspeople.  Stonemasons built the huge lobby fireplace that remains a lodge focal point today. Blacksmiths crafted the iron chandeliers and fixtures seen throughout the interior. Woodworkers carved the wildlife figures seen on furnishings throughout the public areas. President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited and dedicated Timberline Lodge on September 28, 1937;  it opened to the public the next year. 2012 will definitely be good year to visit this historic treasure.

• Timberline 75 Timeline - historic pictures, text, and video covering the lodge's beginnings and ups and downs through the past 75 years
• 75th Anniversary Deals and Packages at Timberline Lodge

I know I'm not the only one out there who gets goosebumps when I look out at the same views that Lewis and Clark experienced on their historic expedition, when I stand on the same hill that they once visited, or travel along the river they once traveled. Fortunately, many of the landmarks along their route through the Northwest remain unchanged, particularly in Montana. These sites, combined with the museums and interpretive centers that feature Lewis and Clark's adventures, are fun places to visit during your Northwest explorations. These articles will help you plan your own Lewis-and-Clark-themed trip:

• Lewis and Clark in Eastern Montana
• Lewis and Clark in North Central Montana
• Lewis and Clark in Great Falls