he best art often comes from the people who don’t quite fit in. The ones who color outside the lines, play offbeat notes, and follow curiosity instead of convention. Those are the artists As Many Weirdos As Possible celebrates — the ones who make the Northwest’s music scene feel alive, unpredictable, and proudly original. In…
Some outdoor moments stay with you. Morning light filtering through evergreens. The steady rhythm of boots on dirt as a trail wakes up for the day. A quiet pocket of forest after rain. These experiences often return to us long after a hike ends. For decades, Mountaineers Books has helped capture moments like these and…
Joe Giampietri worked in grocery stores for 15 years. Department lead, manager, the whole climb. Respectable career. But here’s the thing—he knew it wasn’t what he wanted. When Joe was 18, he spent a summer working at Yellowstone. One summer. That was enough. He came back to Spokane and thought, “Yeah, that. I want to…
Coffee, UFOs, and Micro-Adventures with Mark Everton Most people see SeaTac as an airport, Tukwila as a shopping stop, and Des Moines as a place to pass through. But there’s a lot more going on—if you know where to look. In this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast, host Scott Cowan sits down with…
The leaves turning orange and red and the crisp autumn air are all signs that the seasons are changing, but there is nothing that says Fall in the Pacific Northwest like a visit to a pumpkin patch. In Vancouver, Washington, the Zimmerman family owns and operates Bi-Zi Farms, which has everything you could ever want…
If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the wizarding world, there’s a new cozy Airbnb tucked away in Toledo, Washington, that might just be your entrance to Hogwarts. Half Giant Hut is a Harry Potter inspired stay that brings the enchantment of the books to life, with rustic details, whimsical giant-sized décor, and a touch…
The Columbia River may look calm from the shore, but beneath its surface flows a current that can shave precious minutes off an Ironman swim time. For Claude Brun, a French-American triathlete preparing for his second Tri-Cities IRONMAN, this downstream advantage is just one of many reasons why this race has become an annual pilgrimage….
What defines a place and who gets to decide? In this episode, Scott sits down with Kevin Lewis, CEO of Visit Tri-Cities, to explore how one region is reimagining its identity. From hosting a world-class IRONMAN competition to strengthening its brand through local storytelling and unified vision, the Tri-Cities is leaning into what makes it…
Long Beach, Washington, complete with colorful storefronts boasting signs that read, “Beach Access,”
If you’ve ever dreamed of a quick escape from Seattle to the charm of Victoria, British Columbia, the Victoria Clipper might be your new favorite way to travel. Recently, our family packed up for a long weekend adventure and hopped aboard this passenger ferry and it turned out to be one of the smoothest and…
Across the Spokane River from downtown Spokane, Washington, lies the neighborhood of Kendall Yards. Just over the historic Monroe Street bridge, this up-and-coming neighborhood runs alongside the Centennial Trail, making it easily walk-able to downtown and other Spokane destinations along the river. With views of the Spokane River Gorge, plenty of open park space, and…
The Tri Cities Ironman 70.3 is no ordinary race. It is a test of endurance, grit, and mental strength — and for Jennifer Comfort, it is also home turf. As both a seasoned competitor and a dedicated coach, Jennifer has spent years helping athletes prepare for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most challenging events. In…
