

"For people who are used to living in cities, it can be a bit of a shock, coming to the heart of the Pacific Northwest during winter," Bria Miller, Hotel Manager at 7 Cedars, a hotel and casino located a stone's throw from Olympic National Park, shared in an interview. But when the sun goes down in the region's most beautiful areas, the austere chill of the season can set in quickly. Is there anything quite as soothing as the warm glow of holiday lights on a cold winter night? During the day, it's easy to see the appeal of a Pacific Northwest winter - the weather is cold but bracing, perfect for a morning snowshoe or afternoon hike across snow-covered forest trails.
