Washington State Travel Guides, Day Trips and Weekend Escapes

Washington State packs more variety into its borders than most people expect. The west side runs from the rain-soaked Olympic Peninsula through the island-dotted waters of Puget Sound to the volcanic peaks of the Cascades. East of the mountains the landscape opens up into wide river valleys, farmland, and basalt canyons that feel nothing like the version of Washington most people picture.

Explore Washington State covers more than 600 destinations across both sides of the mountains. City guides for Seattle, Spokane, Walla Walla, Bellingham. State park features written by people who camped there last weekend. Seasonal guides that tell you exactly when to show up for the cherry blossoms, the salmon runs, and the best fall color drives.