Outdoors
Sunny Getaway Idea: Tieton, Washington, in Yakima Valley
!–paging_filter–pstrongWHERE: /strongTieton, Washington, located in sunny Yakima Valley. strongWHY: /strongFor the TIETON OPEN HOUSE (4/26, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. Mighty Tieton Warehouse;a href=”http://www.mightytieton.com” target=”_blank” mightytieton.com/a). strongWHAT: /strongTieton is a tiny town with big plans. In recent years, a group of boosters has worked to turn Tieton—once an agriculturally based burg—into an incubator for artisan businesses….
Thaw Out! Local Hot Springs and Saunas Where you can Warm Up and Relax
!–paging_filter–pSpring is just barely upon us, but you may still need to shake out those winter chills after a long and dreary season. In our March issue, a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/where-travel-olympic-peninsula-sol-duc…” target=”_blank”we wrote about road tripping it to Sol Duc Hot Springs and Resort/a, which is nestled in a valley carved by the mighty Sol Duc River…
Where to Travel on the Olympic Peninsula: Sol Duc Hot Springs
Get steamed at Sol Duc Hot Springs resort on the Olympic Peninsula
!–paging_filter–pstrongWHERE:/strong Sol Duc Hot Springs near Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula (12076 Sol Duc Hot Springs Road, Port Angeles; a href=”http://www.olympicnationalparks.com” target=”_blank”olympicnationalparks.com/a). strongWHY: /strongThis forested getaway in Olympic National Park opens for the season at the end of March, just in time for a spring awakening. strongWHAT:/strong Nestled in a valley carved by the…
From Skiing to Sleigh Rides: Take a Trip to Sun Valley
Introduce the family to America’s first ski resort
A horse-drawn sleigh pulls up, and the driver beckons us on board. My wife and kids and I are heading for dinner at Trail Creek Cabin, an outpost that’s a mile and a half through meadows and woods from the front door of the Sun Valley Lodge, our home for the weekend. We climb aboard…
Plan a Romantic Getaway to Iron Springs Resort
It's the perfect spot to cozy up for Valentine's Day
!–paging_filter–pThe off-season is the perfect time to visit the Washington coast for several reasons: you don’t have to worry about closed passes, the weather makes for dramatic sea-watching and hotel rates are at their lowest. Try one of the cozy, scenic cabins perched above the blustery beach at Iron Springs Resort (3707 Highway 109; 360.276.4230;…
Create a Cozy Outdoor Space with a Backyard Fire Pit
Toasty warm gathering spots can be as simple—and affordable—as a run to Target.
As an author who writes books about science and nature, West Seattleite Lyanda Haupt relies on sharp binoculars, a clean hand lens and a pair of sturdy walking shoes. A less likely tool? Her backyard fire pit. “I love it!” she says. “It brings me outside when I wouldn’t otherwise be there.” In the evening,…
Add Port Townsend’s Strange Brewfest to Your Travel To-Do List
!–paging_filter–pstrongWHERE:/strong Port Townsend, for the 10th annual Strange Brewfest (1/24–1/25 $30 for both days; 21 and older. American Legion Marvin G. Shields Post 26, 209 Monroe St.; a href=”http://www.strangebrewfestpt.com” target=”_blank”strangebrewfestpt.com/a). strongWHY:/strong This quirky and quintessentially Northwest celebration of more than 30 craft beer and cider brewers from all over the region promises a weekend of…
Head North for the Whistler Film Festival
!–paging_filter–pstrongWHERE: /strongWhistler, British Columbia, for the WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL (12/4–12/8; a href=”http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com” target=”_blank”whistlerfilmfestival.com/a). strongWHAT: /strongImagine Telluride’s famed movie fest with fewer Hollywood A-listers, more Canadian accents, and arguably better mountain views and skiing. This year, après-ski celeb sightings could include Jason Priestley, whose debut directorial effort, Cas Dylan, kicks off the fest. strongBONUS TRACKS: /strongTwo…
Trek to Tacoma for a Rare Chihuly Exhibit
!–paging_filter–pstrongWHERE:/strong The Museum of Glass in Downtown Tacoma strongWHY:/strong For the rare exhibition Chihuly’s Irish Cylinders (10/26/13–9/1/14. Prices vary. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St.; a href=”http://www.museumofglass.org” target=”_blank”museumofglass.org/a). WHAT: Hand-blown in 1975 by glass artist Dale Chihuly—long before he was world-renowned—this rarely seen and little-known collection of 44 milky-green glass vessels features glass drawings depicting…
Day Trip to Issaquah for the Salmon Days Festival
Where: Issaquah, Washington, for the Salmon Days Festival (10/5–10/6. Downtown Issaquah; 425.392.0661; salmondays.org). What: For the 44th time, Issaquah throws its annual welcome for returning salmon with a street party featuring hundreds of artisans and musicians, playing everything from bluegrass to rhythm and blues. Graze: The more than 60 food vendors include Greek-American fusion, New…
Victoria, B.C. or Bust: Fit a Quick Trip Into Your Last Few Days of Summer
!–paging_filter–pSummer may be winding down, but there’s still ample time to trek somewhere fun for a night. Consider an overnight sojourn to this close by stomping ground (and one of CNN’s a href=”http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/07/travel/unfriendly-cities/index.html?c=page=4“friendliest cities in the world/a): Victoria, B.C. Seattle magazine editorial assistant Erika Almanza Brown offers up her picks for when she visits this…
Road Trip to Feast Portland
The foodie-centric event takes place in Portland September 19-22
WHERE: Downtown Portland, Oregon WHY: For the second annual Feast Portland (9/19–9/22. $10 for speaker presentations [all ages]; $45–$175 for demos and tastings, 21 and older only. Various locations, including the Grand Tasting event at Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave.; feastportland.com), a celebration of all things edible and quaffable made in Oregon. There…
All the Details on the Forthcoming Willows Inn Cookbook
!–paging_filter–pWhen Joe Ray called, saying he felt like spilling some beans, I had an inkling that it might something big. a href=”http://joe-ray.com/” target=”_blank”Ray’s/a writing and photographs have been featured in The Boston Globe, the New York Times and dozens of other publications. He wrote a story on Riley Starks’a href=”http://\/\/seattlemag.com/article/tackling-chicken-butchering-workshop” target=”_blank” chicken butchery workshop for…
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