Local Getaways
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How to be a tourist in your own backyard with minimal effort
The North Bend area was packed during a recent sunny weekend. Motorists flocking to Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area near the Cedar River Municipal Watershed circled frantically looking for parking spaces, blocking traffic for several blocks. Just a few miles northeast, at Tinkham Campground on the south fork of the Snoqualmie River, all 47 campsites were…
Why Do We Travel? Michael Bennett of Explorer X Tackles a Fundamental Human Question
"How do you get out of your normal headspace and into a space or a place that will actually help you take stock, reprioritize, find your values, find what’s important?"
Michael Bennett at Smith Rock State Park in Terrebonne, Oregon
Sandpoint, Idaho is a Perfect Spring or Summer Destination
From hiking and lakeside adventures to a colorful entertainment calendar, Sandpoint, Idaho has something for everyone
Sandpoint’s natural beauty is transformed as the seasons change, and with it, a host of new activities and attractions.
Moscow is an Idaho College Town with a Soul That Shines Through Year-Round
When is the best time to visit the vibrant, Western Idaho town? “Right now” is probably the best answer—whenever you ask it
Moscow, Idaho celebrates its exceptional craft beer scene during Idaho Craft Beer Month in April.
Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways
Drive off the mainland and ease into island time
Sponsored by Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism Located just a few hours north of Seattle are Whidbey and Camano Islands. Easily accessible by bridge or ferry, they provide visitors both a physical and mental makeover from mainland to island, transporting travelers to a slower pace. The islands are simple, yet sophisticated. with a certain rustic…
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