Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg

ByNicole Klauss July 13, 2024November 8, 2024

Ellensburg, Washington, is just a two-hour drive from Seattle and is one of the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest. Located east of the Cascade Mountain Range off Interstate 90, Ellensburg offers outdoor recreation like biking, fishing on the Yakima River, hiking and more. The charming city is home to around 20,000 people, and is…

A Hike Through Federation Forest State Park

ByAlexandria Baker July 12, 2024November 8, 2024

A few miles past Enumclaw, along the winding path carved by Route 410, Federation Forest State Park sits nestled by the mighty White River. Though perhaps not as showy or intimidating as other parks around Mt. Rainier, Federation Forest State Park offers a quiet refuge where families and hikers of all levels can enjoy the…

Lime Kiln Lighthouse in San Juan Island, Washington

Destinations | Featured | Friday Harbor | San Juan County | Things To Do

Spending a Weekend on San Juan Island

ByElizabeth Blanton July 12, 2024November 8, 2024

San Juan Island sits in the northwest corner of Washington state, just across the water from Canada. Located three hours north of Seattle by car and ferry, San Juan Island hosts visitors from around the world. It is one of four islands in the San Juan Island archipelago served by the Washington State Ferry system. …

World Kite Museum in Long Beach, WA

ByTodd Phillips July 11, 2024November 9, 2024

Kites are a common sight on the beaches of Southwestern Washington. I remember staying at Ocean Shores with family many years ago and being fascinated by the stunt kites being flown in the mornings and later afternoons almost every day. Get Inspired To Go Fly a Kite! Most of us remember flying a single string…

Destinations | Grays Harbor County | National Parks and Monuments | Recreation

Spending a Weekend at Lake Quinault Washington

ByBrandon Fralic July 10, 2024November 9, 2024

“The lake between two rivers,” Lake Quinault is a glacially-carved lake situated at the edge of pristine temperate rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula. Lake Quinault is the ideal jumping-off point for Olympic National Park adventures. Olympic National Park is the perfect spot for exploring the pristine wilderness. It features snow-covered mountains, roaring rivers, and dense…

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Staying at The Hideout Cabin Near Mt. Baker

ByEdward Homick July 9, 2024November 10, 2024

Washington state is wonderful in a lot of ways, but one of the many things that make the PNW the perfect place to call home is the impressive abundance of majestic wilderness, secluded nature, and awe-inspiring scenery on display within its state lines. My wife and I recently had the opportunity to visit a section…

Destinations | Grays Harbor County | Ocean Shores

One Tank Trip to Ocean Shores and Back

ByAimee Arnold July 9, 2024November 27, 2024

Have you ever had a day where you wanted to do something but just didn’t know what to do? Or have you ever just wanted to get in the car to drive without knowing where to go, but just knew you wanted to go somewhere? We have, which has led to us wondering where we…

Destinations | Food and Drink | La Conner | Skagit County | Things To Do

Spending a Day in La Conner

ByBrandon Fralic July 8, 2024November 9, 2024

La Conner is an artsy waterfront community located on the Swinomish Channel in the Skagit Valley. Home to boutique shops, eateries, winery tasting rooms and a brewpub, it’s an ideal day trip destination from the Seattle area or Vancouver, BC. Spend a day walking the length of 1st Street and beyond to explore all that…

Destinations | Food and Drink | Foodie | Spokane | Spokane County

Visiting Spokane’s South Perry Neighborhood

ByMolly Lindquist July 3, 2024November 10, 2024

If you head south from Spokane’s downtown, you’ll come across the vibrant South Perry neighborhood. Here you’ll find a wellness bar, a brewery, thrift shops, a bakery, a coffee shop, a pizza place, art galleries and a greenhouse. One of the best farmer’s markets in Spokane occurs here on Thursday evening in summer and the…

Spending a Weekend in Yakima

ByBrandon Fralic July 3, 2024November 11, 2024

From the winding Yakima River Canyon to hilltop hop fields, vineyards and hiking trails, the Yakima Valley is a sweet escape for Washington sun-seekers. My family enjoyed a weekend in Yakima exploring the shrub-steppe trails and eating (and drinking) up the valley’s abundant agricultural goods. With outdoor dining in full swing, we spent nearly the…

Destinations | Grays Harbor County | Seabrook

Spending a Weekend in Seabrook

ByMike Johnson July 3, 2024November 11, 2024

Seabrook is a vibrant beach town located on the Washington coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It has been thoughtfully designed — founded on new urbanism and woven seamlessly into nature — over the last 19 years as a sustainable haven for full-time residents, short-term vacation rentals, and day-trippers. The town features 475 homes of all…

Destinations | Kitsap County | Poulsbo

Spending A Day In Poulsbo, WA

ByNatalie Benson July 2, 2024February 20, 2025

II am ashamed to say that in the 18 years I’ve lived in Washington state, this is my first year exploring the magnificent Olympic Peninsula. The mountain views, ocean smell, outdoor activities, and charming marine towns are enchanting, and one particular marine town hooked my heart forever — Poulsbo in Kitsap county, Washington. A new…