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Great Ways to Enjoy Spokane in the Fall
Valleyfest Valleyfest combines visual and performing arts; educational exhibits and activities; and fitness fun. It’s one of the most welcoming events for locals and visitors to the greater Spokane region. The first Valleyfest event is the Lions Club bed races on Friday afternoon. Teams speed down Sprague Avenue riding decorated...
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Enjoy Handcrafted Experiences on the Thurston Bountiful Byway
Thurston County is home to Washington’s capital region of Olympia and some of the most fertile farmland in the Northwest. From fresh farm-to-table produce to world-class wine, beer and spirits the local farmers and artisans of Thurston County have been providing visitors with gastronomical and libationary delights for generations....
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Plan Your Bike Tour Around Redmond, Washington
Just east of Seattle and Lake Washington, Redmond has seen plenty of growth in recent years, thanks to its status as the home of Microsoft. But the tech industry isn’t the city’s only claim to fame: A burgeoning bicycle scene with an extensive network of bike lanes and trails has presented a new way for visitors and residents to get...
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6 Things to Know About Maryhill Winery
Owners Craig and Vicki Leuthold chose the Columbia River Gorge as the home for their winery and opened the doors in 2001. At the time, production hovered around 4,300 cases a year—but that number has increased to more than 80,000 today. And while great wine is, of course, the focus, it’s not the only reason to visit. Here’s what you...
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12 Amazing Experiences on the Long Beach Peninsula
There are plenty of things to do around every corner, but here are some favorites. 1. Savor fresh seafood. “Dine at the source” is more than a saying on the Long Beach Peninsula, it’s a way of life. Enjoy the freshest Willapa Bay oysters, Dungeness crab, Chinook salmon and albacore tuna found in the Pacific Northwest. Many of the...
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Discover Adventure in Snohomish County
With Seattle 30 minutes to the south and the San Juan Islands or Olympic Peninsula just a ferry ride away, the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood and Marysville are also a favorable home base for exploring the entire Pacific Northwest. Read the three-day itinerary below to discover all the things to see and do in...
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Top 10 Reasons to Love Seattle Southside
Welcome to the Seattle’s Backyard, the hidden gem of the Pacific Northwest. Have you heard about Seattle Southside? If you’ve ever traveled to Western Washington, odds are you’ve visited here and didn’t even know it. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s just so much to love about this area that it’s difficult to choose...
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Book an Epic Mount Rainier Vacation
From capturing photos of wildflower frenzies in the summer to snowshoeing and skiing in the winter, no visit to Washington is complete without a trip to experience the natural sanctuary and year-round recreational paradise that is Mt. Rainier. But with some 2,800 square miles to explore and myriad attractions and recreational...
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Lynnwood: Homebase for Exploring Seattle, the San Juans & Wine Country
Situated just 15 miles north of Seattle and minutes away from ferries and wineries, Lynnwood has more than 1,400 name-brand hotel rooms, most of which are priced about 40 percent less than those in downtown Seattle. Lynnwood is within a stone’s throw of the coast and is cradled by the same gorgeous Pacific Northwest greenery...
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Explore Washington's 3 National Parks
On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was born. Now over 100 years later, the country’s 59 national parks showcase everything from geysers to glaciers to old-growth...
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Unique Outdoor Experiences in the Cascade Foothills
Thirty minutes east of Seattle, nestled in the foothills of the Cascades, resides the historic town of Issaquah. Once known for the hops grown in its fertile valley, the area...
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Tour Yakima Valley Wineries & Breweries
While the valley is known for its vineyards (it was designated the state’s first American Viticultural Area, in 1983), it also grows more than 75 percent of the nation’s hops...
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Tour the Lakes of Central Washington State
Pass through Ellensburg and the first major aquatic view comes in the form of the mighty Columbia River gouging its way south. Stop on the other side for views from a ridge...
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Bavarian and Old West Towns in Washington
The Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth seems at once both out of place and perfectly normal among the craggy Washington peaks. Here, even fast-food chains come adorned in...
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Things to do at Lake Roosevelt Washington
Dip your toe into the brisk water of Lake Roosevelt, and a refreshing chill will run to your head. Plunge in, and the relief from a nearly 100-degree summer day will wash...
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The Beaches of Washington's Pacific Coast
In the North Beach area, laid-back Moclips, Pacific Beach and Copalis Beach are the perfect places to relax with your toes in the sand—and also to enjoy the slate of sand-...
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A Closer Look at Eastern Washington’s Rock Lake Area
Geologic History During the last Ice Age, the Clark Fork River backed up behind a 2,000-foot dam of frozen water. Periodically, it would splinter and hurtle the...
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10 Refreshing Washington Swimming Holes
1. Board a free ferry to Everett’s Jetty Island, a man-made beach with shallow waters perfect for a dip. 2. Don’t be confused by the name of Cape Disappointment’s Waikiki...
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Sports Venues in Seattle
Join other fans in the epicenter of the Washington’s sporting world, just south of downtown Seattle. There you’ll find Safeco Field, home to baseball’s Mariners, and...
