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Hidden No More: Why Štajerska, Slovenia is One of Europe’s Top 3 Travel Destinations for 2026
Hidden No More: Why Štajerska, Slovenia is One of Europe’s Top 3 Travel Destinations for 2026 In the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, where the mist clings to the Douglas firs and the wind howls through the basalt cliffs, winter is usually a season of quiet beauty. But this year, the quiet is sounding a little too much like an empty cash register. As of late February 2026, Skamania County—a region that has leaned heavily on its rugged landscape to drive its economy—is facing a sobering reality. The post-pandemic “outdoor recreation...