Outdoors

This Longtime Vacation Hotspot Has a Wine Scene Worth Slowing Down to Explore

This Longtime Vacation Hotspot Has a Wine Scene Worth Slowing Down to Explore

Cruise your way through the San Juan Islands for a taste of varietals you won’t find on the state’s dry side.

Spend an afternoon sipping a glass of Riesling at the new tasting room for Orcas Island Winery

Shannon Borg

Why You Should Celebrate Fall with a Trip to Seabrook
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Why You Should Celebrate Fall with a Trip to Seabrook

This Washington Coast vacation spot is as much a destination in the cooler months as it is at the height of summer.

Sponsored by Seabrook Fall is just around the corner, and one of the most stunning places to celebrate the change of the seasons is on the Washington coast, at Seabrook. With unique events, seasonal cuisine and gorgeous autumn colors – Seabrook is just a 2.5 hour drive from Seattle and provides a perfect getaway to celebrate…

Seattle Mag

A Washington Area Better Known for Jet Skis Has Become a Legit Wine Region

A Washington Area Better Known for Jet Skis Has Become a Legit Wine Region

Taste your way through Lake Chelan’s emerging wineries on an electric bike.

The vineyards surrounding Nefarious Cellars.

Jess Thomson

The 7 Best Wine Destinations in the Pacific Northwest

The 7 Best Wine Destinations in the Pacific Northwest

Even beyond the wine, these Northwest locations make gorgeous getaways.

The grounds around the Inn at Abeja in Walla Walla invite strolling.

Seattle Magazine Staff

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Quinault Lodge

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Quinault Lodge

Deep in the rain forest, the grand dame of Olympics lodging welcomes guests with genteel amenities.

Classic and timeless: Lake Quinault Lodge

Roddy Scheer

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Find Rustic Comfort Less Than 3 Hours From Seattle

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Find Rustic Comfort Less Than 3 Hours From Seattle

Deep in Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault has been drawing visitors for decades.

Peaceful Lochaerie Resort is a good choice for families and groups.

Roddy Scheer

Cannon Beach is a Classic Oregon Beach Town

Cannon Beach is a Classic Oregon Beach Town

When only a place with sand and waves will do, Cannon Beach is the perfect spot.

S’mores on the beach at Surfsand Resort.

Jessica Yadegaran

New Bellevue Hotel's Voyeuristic Glass Showers May Not be for Everyone

New Bellevue Hotel’s Voyeuristic Glass Showers May Not be for Everyone

W Bellevue’s lake-house motif ensures a vacation vibe—no matter the season.

The W Bellevue’s new center stage is a glass shower.

Nia Martin

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lakedale

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lakedale

At this San Juan Island spot, prepare for an experience right out of 'Dirty Dancing.'

The lodge deck overlooking Neva Lake

Jess Thomson

Play Lighthouse Keeper for a Week at Dungeness Spit Lighthouse

Play Lighthouse Keeper for a Week at Dungeness Spit Lighthouse

Enjoy the simple, serene life on the Olympic Peninsula.

The isolated Dungeness Spit Lighthouse guests get away from it all

Kristen Russell

Scoring a Choice Campsite During Peak Season Just Got Easier

Scoring a Choice Campsite During Peak Season Just Got Easier

Some new options mean that securing a height-of-the-season campsite is no longer an impossibility.

S’mores? Firewood is ample at the Bogachiel River Campsites near LaPush, set on some 60 acres of property near the slow-flowing river.

Roddy Scheer

Mountain Trout Can Turn a Backcountry Meal Into a Four-Star Affair

Mountain Trout Can Turn a Backcountry Meal Into a Four-Star Affair

Hook a trout from a mountain stream and you’ve just bagged one of the forager’s biggest prizes.

Dine in style, even in the backcountry.

Langdon Cook

Tiny House Camping is the New Way to Glamp

Tiny House Camping is the New Way to Glamp

Meet Leavenworth's new miniature village.

Leavenworth’s Tiny House Village offers a camping experience on a different scale

Max Rose

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