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Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting
This month's editor's note from Rachel Hart
This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. I met a guy during my sophomore year in college who was from Athens, Greece, but had never been to the Acropolis. I was incredulous—he said it was too much of a tourist attraction. But after driving around Seattle every day and seeing…
Celebrate Mother Earth With Local and Sustainable Outdoor Gear
What better way to celebrate Earth Day, April 22, than spending some time in nature? And what better way to enjoy the day than with gear made from sustainable or recycled materials that is also stylish, functional and ideal for battling spring’s elements
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. 1. Barkley Sound Box DuffleThese Madison Valley-made duffel bags ($150) give new life to old sails. Each is unique (we love the ones that incorporate the sail numbers) and durable, too—if they’ve survived Pacific Northwest winds at sea, they can handle an overnighter….
Best Places to See Washington’s Blooming Spring Flowers
The Pacific Northwest shows its true colors during the spring’s flower festivals
This article appears in print in the March 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. Goodbye gloom, hello bloom. Our annual influx of springtime daylight is coming (spring forward on March 10!), and with it a vibrant interruption in our dreary winter weather. Whether it’s daffodils or tulips that do it for you, Seattle is a fantastic home base for…
There’s More to Maui Than Sunny Skies
Come to Maui for the sun, stay for so much more!
Sponsored by Ka’anapali Beach Hotel Everyone in Seattle knows (or should get to know!) the silky feel of golden sun on your skin that Maui delivers along its many eye-poppingly beautiful beaches. Yet Maui is so much more. The ancient culture is vibrantly alive, offering a glimpse into the culture of the past wrapped up…
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Seattle
Hint: It's not just the UW Quad
Cherry blossom season is upon us. While thousands flock to the University of Washington’s Quad each spring to see the W shaped array of blossoms bloom in delight, crowds can be overwhelming. The hum of drones above the trees may distract visitors from the beauty that surrounds them. These lesser known cherry blossom destinations in…
Travel Foodies Unite in Hawaii
Why do you travel? Is it to explore new scenery? To explore new cultures? To eat your way across a destination? Well, you’ll get all 3 in Hawaii.
Sponsored by Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Why do you travel? Is it to explore new scenery? To explore new cultures? To eat your way across a destination? Well, you’ll get all 3 in Hawaii. Breathtaking vistas. Aloha spirit in melee (song) and hula (dance) as well as its people. All made even better after eating…
Snowshoeing in Seattle? Having the Right Gear Helps
Take a snow walk in the new MSR Evo Snowshoe kit
Snowshoeing is exploding in the Puget Sound area. It’s an outdoor activity with the lowest barrier to entry for those who want to get out into a winter wonderland in the Pacific Northwest. How do we know it’s gaining in popularity? The last few weekends have seen the downtown REI sold out of rental snowshoes….
8 Great Ways to Enjoy a Winter Vacation on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC
Where charming small-town vibes meet thrilling outdoor adventure—winter has never looked so bright
Sponsored by Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Vancouver’s North Shore is a destination all unto itself any time of year, but there’s a special kind of magic that happens in the winter. Venture up majestic snow-capped mountains and treat yourself to that Canadian hospitality at world-class restaurants and hotels right at their feet. Ride the Top…
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Vancouver and Richmond, BC
Ancient traditions come to life in a modern setting to celebrate family, food and good fortune.
Sponsored by Lunar New Year Festival It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest can get a little gray in these winter months, but just a little ways up the I-5, the Lunar New Year Festival in British Columbia, Canada is a bright and colorful celebration that welcomes the coming of spring in fascinating style. A short…
The Skagit Eagle Festival Is in Full Swing
Now is the time to see these majestic creatures
There’s still time to see the eagles—not the football team, our national symbol birds who flock by the hundreds to the Skagit River from December through February to feast on the dying chum salmon who have come home to spawn. Visit in the mornings and bring your binoculars to see trees filled with the noble…
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