Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's largest conscription drive in 14 years. His ultimate goal is to have an army larger than America's, our Moscow correspondent explains. Follow the latest below ...

The Point Wilson Lighthouse stands guard at Fort Worden State Park. At sunset, the lighthouse glows against the pink and orange sky. It’s a sight that will make you reach for your camera every time.

The mountains and valleys offer endless playgrounds for outdoor lovers. The oldest legal saloon in Washington state still serves drinks here. If those walls could talk, they’d tell wild tales of gold ...