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The Danish Know How to Rock a Spectacular Summer House

The Danish Know How to Rock a Spectacular Summer House

This Danish-inspired Hood Canal getaway offers year-round relaxation.

A phalanx of French doors line the main living space, opening out onto the woods and Hood Canal.

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Alpine Camping

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Alpine Camping

Head uphill with a backpack for lake camping without the crowds.

Snow Lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Fort Lawton Homes Celebrate the Summer in Seattle
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Fort Lawton Homes Celebrate the Summer in Seattle

sponsored by Fort Lawton Summer is the most glorious time of the year in Seattle, and there’s no better place to celebrate summer than Fort Lawton, in Discovery Park. Only four homes remain for sale at Fort Lawton, three of them priced below $2 million. Summer days (and evenings!) are the best time to visit…

Explore the 'Alps of the Northwest' from Joseph, Oregon

Explore the ‘Alps of the Northwest’ from Joseph, Oregon

Outdoor lovers are discovering the 17 peaks near the mountain town.

The 9,572-foot Eagle Cap reflects here in Mirror Lake.

Environment-Friendly Rain Gardens Transformed This Puyallup Neighborhood

Environment-Friendly Rain Gardens Transformed This Puyallup Neighborhood

With help from Rain Dog Designs, one Washington community gets greener.

A rain garden stands out with bright yellow from black-eyed Susans, lavender from Russian sage and pink from Autumn Joy sedum.

The Mythical Lake Monsters of the Northwest

The Mythical Lake Monsters of the Northwest

Is Nessie's cousin living in one of Washington's most popular lakes?

Watch out for winged alligator snakes.

Gambling and Prostitution Might be Gone, But This Oregon Town is Still a Wild West Getaway

Gambling and Prostitution Might be Gone, But This Oregon Town is Still a Wild West Getaway

Saddle up for a weekend in a Western-themed town.

The Western-themed Hamley Steakhouse.

The Columbia Gorge is Filled With Wine and Waterfalls

The Columbia Gorge is Filled With Wine and Waterfalls

Where outdoor recreation meets destination-worthy dining.

Surrounded by towering basalt cliffs, lush forests and snow-capped mountains, the Columbia River Gorge is a nature lover’s paradise. Add in the wide array of outdoor recreation and destination-worthy dining, and you’ll barely scratch the surface of all your options during a week’s stay. With the big, wide Columbia River flowing between Oregon and Washington,…

Washington's Premier Wine Destination is Getting Even Better

Washington’s Premier Wine Destination is Getting Even Better

Start planning your Walla Walla escape.

At Long Shadows Vintners, guests can enjoy tasting wine in the Chihuly Room featuring work by famed glass artist Dale Chihuly

Seattle Craftsman House Gets a Gorgeous Kitchen Makeover

Seattle Craftsman House Gets a Gorgeous Kitchen Makeover

How one family opened up and aired out their Seattle Craftsman home.

Seattle Craftsman home gets a kitchen makeover.

26 Best Lakeside Getaways in the Northwest

26 Best Lakeside Getaways in the Northwest

On both sides of our mountains, east and west, our Northwest lakes are inviting playgrounds perfect for a day trip or extended stay.

Diablo Lake at sunrise. The water’s turquoise hue is the result of rock particles, ground into a fine “flour” by surrounding glaciers, that are suspended in the water and reflect light.

Ballard Businesses Form Collaborative Home Design 'Hive'

Ballard Businesses Form Collaborative Home Design ‘Hive’

A quartet of home design companies finds synergy across the courtyard.

When John DeForest, founder of DeForest Architects (Ballard, 1148 NW Leary Way; 206.262.0820; deforestarchitects.com), first saw that a building on Ballard’s Leary Way was for lease, he knew it was more than double the amount of space his business needed. Then he thought, “Our practice is built around collaboration—with clients, colleagues and contractors. What could…

New Sea-Tac Spa Looks to Make Flight Delays Less Painful

New Sea-Tac Spa Looks to Make Flight Delays Less Painful

Terminal Getaway Spa wants to pamper you while waiting for your flight.

It’s been a long time since a visit to the airport has seemed more like a luxury than a chore. Terminal Getaway Spa (7 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 17801 International Blvd.; 206.787.5388; terminalgetawayspa.com), arriving at Sea-Tac airport this summer, aims to change that when it opens on Concourse A. The Chicago-based chain’s first foray…

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