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Expert Tips for Your Next Remodel Project

Expert Tips for Your Next Remodel Project

Local designers and architects answer homeowners' frequently asked questions

This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue, as part of the Remodel & Refresh cover story. Click here to subscribe. What should a homeowner look for in a remodel team?Trust, good references and good rapport with your designer, your architect and your contractor. You’ve got to be comfortable communicating with each person and then having the contractor in…

How to Survive the Viaduct Closure

How to Survive the Viaduct Closure

How to get by during the looming 'period of maximum constraint'

This article appears in print in the January 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Think of it as Y2K for Seattle traffic: the imminent gridlock that’s predicted for the three-week period when the downtown slice of State Route 99 is shut down, starting on January 11, in preparation for the opening of the tunnel that will replace it….

Local High School Teacher Gets an A+ in Style

Local High School Teacher Gets an A+ in Style

Newport High School's Carolyn Marino earns bonus points for style both in and out of the classroom

This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Carolyn Marino leads a double life. By day, she shapes young minds as an English teacher at Newport High School in Bellevue; in her off-hours, she updates her lifestyle blog, Hey Pretty Thing, often showcasing a new fashion find. Her personal style takes a…

December Hike of the Month: Wallace Falls

December Hike of the Month: Wallace Falls

Located in Gold Bar, a relatively short drive up U.S. Route 2, this gorgeous hike is a cattle trail in summer and fall, but is perfect for a winter hike

Don’t pack up the hiking boots yet. There are still some lower elevation trails out there that are usually snow-free and are perfect for a December hike. It’s also the perfect time to take on some of the trails that are so packed in the summer, you need to be at the trailhead by dawn…

The Best Winter Getaways

The Best Winter Getaways

Looking for your winter bliss? We've got you covered

MOUNTAIN MAJESTY: Strap on some snowshoes and explore, or get cozy with a warm winter beverage at the National Park Inn.There’s something for everyone during winter in Mount Rainier National Park

Follow I-90 for a Luxe Winter Getaway, From the Salish Lodge to Suncadia

Follow I-90 for a Luxe Winter Getaway, From the Salish Lodge to Suncadia

A jaunt west to east along this highway packs plenty of options for a long winter weekend of luxe fun

The Salish’s Club 268 takes its name from the height of Snoqualmie Falls

Cozy up and Watch Storms on the Oregon Coast

Cozy up and Watch Storms on the Oregon Coast

A favorite winter spectator sport is best viewed from a window; these spots give you a front-row seat

DARK AND LIGHT: Winter weather creates an eerie landscape on the Oregon coast

5 Best Ways to Experience the Holidays Like a Real Seattleite

5 Best Ways to Experience the Holidays Like a Real Seattleite

Don't miss the events locals have been adding to their seasonal short list year after year

This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Seattle really rolls out the red carpet for this most wonderful time of the year. Whether you are new to town or have been celebrating the holidays here for decades, these are the events locals have been adding to the seasonal short list year…

Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing: This Central Cascade Town Has It All

Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing: This Central Cascade Town Has It All

Around a tiny town on the eastern slopes of the Cascades, it’s all about the snow

TRAIL BLAZERS: Guests enjoy a snowmobiling tour offered by Mountain Springs Lodge; the area around Plain is one of the state’s premiere snowmobiling destinations

This Mount Rainier Inn Makes for a Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway

This Mount Rainier Inn Makes for a Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway

The National Park Inn at Longmire makes for an excellent winter weekend getaway, planning not necessarily required

Even when the snow is high, the National Park Inn stays open

Whistler for the Nonskier: Ziplines, Snowmobiling, Spas and Dining

Whistler for the Nonskier: Ziplines, Snowmobiling, Spas and Dining

It’s easy to fill your days with outdoor—and indoor—fun at this expansive mountain resort

ADVENTURE CENTRAL: Ziptrek Ecotours offer an adrenaline rush, no skis required

Escape to Orcas Island During the Quiet Season

Escape to Orcas Island During the Quiet Season

Clogged ferries and fully booked accommodations aren’t a problem when you visit Oprah’s newest hideaway in the quiet season

THE QUIET SEASON: Tourists are sparse during the winter season on Orcas where it’s easy to enjoy a spectacular water view from around the fire

Top Sunny Destinations in Southern California

Top Sunny Destinations in Southern California

Two Golden State getaways promise sun, surf and sips

SUN SOAKED: The beach is a short walk from Santa Barbara’s Hotel Californian

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