Explore Washington State
Looking for your next Washington town to explore? This time of year, there is one place that comes to mind right away – Leavenworth. If you’re anything like me, you love twinkling lights. Nothing makes a night stroll more beautiful than buildings lined with strings of light. There can be little debate that the small Bavarian...
My home is a small, quiet mountain town at the base of the Cascade Mountains, nearby the famous Alpine Lakes Wilderness, within the Okanogan- Wenatchee National Forest. Tall mountain ranges skirt the quaint town, with ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and larches scattered about. When you find solitude, you can hear the quaking aspen blowing in...
Hey guys! Megan here again, you might remember me from my previous article, “Adventure Kitty: Leon.” Back in December one of my friends decided it would be fun to go backpacking in The Enchantments (The alpine wilderness area near Leavenworth). She sent out a Facebook invitation, and eight of us met multiple times to decide which...
Washington Originals Our lovely Evergreen State, Washington, produces around 2.5 million TONS of apples per year. That’s a lot of apples. And it’s a lot of orchard acreage as well, around 175,000 acres to be exact. So, while we produce 60% (if not more) of the nations’ apples- it kind of leads one to ask...
This post was originally posted here, but with permission from Valerie, we are sharing it here. * This post is in collaboration with Petite Retreats and Leavenworth Tiny House Village. I received a complimentary stay in exchange for a review. As always, all opinions are my own. I’ve always wanted to stay in a tiny...
We’ve been following “Adventures of A+K” on Instagram for awhile now. And we are so excited that they have taken the time to write this fabulous weekend guide for us, and YOU to enjoy. Quick Bio: “We’re Adam and Kathryn, an adventurous married couple living in Seattle. You can often find us driving all around...
Steelhead Cider – Full Interview with Ben Barnes Below is an interview with Ben Barnes – operator of Steelhead Cider in Chelan, WA. In our interview, Ben explains how he got his start in the cider business, his family history with apples in central Washington, and how a trip to France in May of 2017...
If you take a trip to Cashmere, it’s worth stopping at Liberty Orchards to pick up some fresh Aplets and Cotlets, a Pacific Northwest candy that brings the blossom-fresh flavor of crisp Washington apples, the tangy goodness of ripe apricots and the nutty richness of crunchy English walnuts together. Aplets and Cotlets have delighted the...
One of the rewards for hiking Saddle Rock is to take in the sweeping panoramic views of Wenatchee, Saddle Rock is a city landmark and is an easily accessible hike that’s just a 10-minute drive from downtown. Ranging from two to three-and-a-half miles round trip, this Wenatchee trail is great for children and adults alike....
Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee, Washington opened in May of 2013 and has quickly become one of the region’s best attractions. Pybus Market has 16 permanent merchants with high quality selections of artisan, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Washington wines, meats, flowers, oils, pastries and freshly-made, prepared foods from some of the best restaurants in...
During your visit to the Wenatchee Valley, make Ohme Gardens a part of the adventure. This must-see experience will be one that you will enjoy and remember long after your journey is over. Spectacular Views and Beautiful Landscapes Located on a high rock outcropping above the Columbia River just north of Wenatchee, your adventure begins...
There’s nothing quite like the view of Washington’s serene snow-clad mountains in winter. If winter is your favorite time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, then you’ll love a trip to the beautiful Mission Ridge Ski Resort in Wenatchee, Washington! Enjoy skiing, comfortable accommodations and the stunning scenery when you visit this lovely...
