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Spending a Weekend in Ellensburg
ByNicole Klauss July 13, 2024October 26, 2025

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…

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Beer | Food and Drink | King County | Renton

Top 5 Places To Grab A Craft Beer In Renton
ByMercedes Santaella-Lam July 2, 2024October 26, 2025

The Pacific Northwest is known nationwide for its ever-growing selection of craft beverage establishments, but up until a few short years ago, Renton had a distinct lack of craft breweries and watering holes. Not so anymore, with a small but impressive number of places popping up where you can get locally-made refreshments to slake your…

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Beer | Destinations | Food and Drink | Pierce County | Tacoma | Things To Do

Visiting Tacoma’s Brewery District
ByChris Boone June 1, 2024October 27, 2025

With spring rapidly approaching and sunny weekends right around the corner, my mind is already trending towards brighter days. Those days that make living in Washington State so worth the gloomy months. As the sun reappears to dry out our soggy backyard fire pits, springtime in the Pacific Northwest is all about getting outside and…

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Things To Do | Beer | Benton County | Food and Drink | Kennewick | Pasco | Richland | Tri-Cities

Must-Visit Breweries in the Tri-Cities
BySummers Miya May 16, 2024September 14, 2025

The Tri-Cities is famous for wine, for rippling rows of golden wheat, for three rolling rivers that swiftly merge into one and for the kaleidoscope of color each time the sun sinks into the vastness, turning the twinkling daylight into a deep blue, luminous dome. Known for the deeply rooted connection to the land, the…

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Food and Drink | Beer | Yakima | Yakima County

Visiting Five Yakima Valley Breweries
ByBrandon Fralic May 15, 2021February 20, 2026

The Yakima Valley may be best known for its must-visit wineries, but there’s more than grapes growing in this American Viticultural Area. Home to over 75% of all US hop production, Yakima is a craft beer powerhouse. And nowhere are those hoppy brews fresher than from the source. Visit these five Yakima breweries to get…

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Food and Drink | Beer | Foodie | Wine | Yakima | Yakima County

A Taste of Yakima Valley
ByNatalie Benson April 3, 2021February 20, 2026

Did you know that your Friday night IPA is likely made from juicy hops grown in Yakima, Washington? Or even the apple on your counter, and the sprig of mint in your salad? I’d say it’s well known to most Washington residents that Yakima Valley has a fascinating geographical and native history, killer views of…

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Beer | Bellingham | Food and Drink | Things To Do | Whatcom County

Visiting Four New Breweries in Bellingham
ByBrandon Fralic July 29, 2020February 12, 2025

Anchored by classic northwest brewpubs like Boundary Bay and Chuckanut Brewery, “Brewingham” has long been a favorite Washington beer destination. Bellingham’s modern brewery boom began around 2012 with the opening of Kulshan Brewing — followed by Aslan, Wander, Structures and many more. If you haven’t been to town in a while, you might have missed…

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Beer | Carson | Destinations | Food and Drink | Klickitat County | Skamania County | Stevenson | Things To Do | White Salmon

Columbia River Gorge Beer and Cider Tasting Tour
ByChristine Hunt April 29, 2020February 13, 2025

Skamania and Klickitat counties are known for their gorge-ous (pun intended) Columbia River Gorge views and a variety of outdoor recreation options. But did you know it’s also a fantastic area for locally made craft beer, cider and spirits? Read on for some of my favorites, including where to find great sour beers and family-friendly…

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Beer | Camas | Clark County | Food and Drink | Vancouver | Washougal

Must-Visit Breweries in Clark County
ByPaige Jones February 21, 2020February 10, 2025

Cool, industrial taprooms, tart and tangy sours and all variations of India pale ales can be found in the many breweries of Clark County, Washington. Situated just north of Portland, Oregon, Clark County has developed its own identity as a mecca for great brews, tasty food and a stunning waterfront all while maintaining the tight-knit…

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Beer | Bellingham | Destinations | Food and Drink | Foodie | History | Places to See | Spirits | Things To Do | Whatcom County

Spending a Weekend in Fairhaven
ByBrandon Fralic January 15, 2020February 3, 2025

Fairhaven is perhaps the most charming place in Bellingham. Perched atop a hillside sloping gently toward Bellingham Bay, the historic district packs shops, eateries and bars into several square blocks of 19th-century red brick buildings — all within walking distance of one another. Parking is free and there’s plenty to see. From cobblestone streets to…

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Art | Beer | Bellingham | Cider | Destinations | Food and Drink | Museums | Things To Do | Whatcom County

Spending a Weekend in Downtown Bellingham
ByBrandon Fralic December 30, 2019January 26, 2025

Situated between the North Cascades and the Salish Sea, Bellingham is best known for its natural scenery, outdoor recreation and world-class beer scene. And you don’t even have to leave downtown to experience some of the city’s best attractions. From there you can easily explore the unique experiences and flavors of this college town of…

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Things To Do | Beer | Dessert | Destinations | Food and Drink | Foodie | History and Culture | King County | Museums | Places to See | Snoqualmie

Spending a Day in Snoqualmie, Washington
ByHilary Walesch December 20, 2019February 19, 2026

Just a 30-minute drive from Seattle brings you to a small town full of big adventures. And when you visit the cute town of Snoqualmie, you’ll find that it’s just minutes away from beautiful hikes like the Snoqualmie Pass and rivers such as the Snoqualmie river. But as you dig a little deeper, you’ll find…

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