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Plan a Road Trip for the Olympia Spring Arts Walk
Head to our vibrant state capitol for the Spring Arts Walk in late April
Where: Downtown Olympia, our vibrant state capitol, less than a 90-minute drive from downtown Seattle. WHY: Spring Arts Walk (4/22, 5–10 p.m., and 4/23, noon–8 p.m.; olympiawa.gov), a weekend celebration of visual and performing arts, featuring demonstrations, spontaneous street entertainment and family-friendly activities. Don’t miss the Procession of the Species, a celebration of the natural…
5 Things to Do While You’re in Phoenix for the Mariners’ Spring Training
Head to the desert for some Seattle Mariners baseball in the Phoenix sun
Sponsored by Visit Phoenix Spring is almost here and that means it’s almost time for the start of another baseball season. Every March, Cactus League Spring Training, a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular baseball season, roars to life in Phoenix with crowds of cheering fans and shouts for concessions….
Take a Trip to San Francisco to See This Iconic Light Sculpture
The Bay Lights has returned as a permanent installation
The Bay Lights are back! This past January, artist Leo Villareal‘s glowing LED sculpture The Bay Lights returned to the western span of the Bay Bridge, which in 2014 was renamed the Willie L. Brown, Jr. Bridge for the former state Assembly speaker and San Francisco mayor. Inspired by the bridge’s 75th anniversary, the public…
7 Airbnbs to Book Now for a Quick Getaway
Soothe your seasonal sadness with a short vacation to one of these great Airbnbs
For many people, the shortened days of winter can be rough. There’s definetely something unpleasant about leaving the house before sunrise, only to come home after it has set, or as it’s setting. Your salvation is at hand; spring is just around the corner. But why wait so long? If you feel buried under the…
5 Creative Ways to Spend Time Abroad
These five international opportunities may help you expand your world in 2016
When the New Year began, you probably made a resolution. Some of us aspired to live healthier lives or to read more books. Others chose to spend more time with family or quit a bad habit. While all of these resolutions are admirable, why not set your sights even higher this year? Consider expanding…
Take a Trip to Seattle’s Nearby Hot Springs
Soak your stress away in Goldmyer Hot Springs
Where: Goldmyer Hot Springs, enclosed in the thick foliage of Cascade forest, 45 minutes southeast of Seattle. Why: To soak in good-for-you sulfur springs, sheltered by a secluded cave. Snow-covered bike trails and waterfalls are close by, and the lack of campers in early spring means it’s easier for visitors to get in. Spring Awakening:…
Delicious Seafood and Delightful Views in Charleston, Oregon
Seven hours from Seattle, the charm of seaside Oregon awaits
Where: Charleston, Oregon, a quaint fishing town nestled beside the mouth of Coos Bay. A seven-hour drive from downtown Seattle, Charleston is far from big-city distractions, and boasts scenic views, small-town charm and outstanding seafood. Why: Did we mention seafood? Join locals to feast on freshly caught Dungeness crab at the Charleston Merchants Annual Crab…
Road Trip: Winterhop Brewfest
Get "hopped up" at the Ellensburg beer festival that features over 30 Northwest breweries
Where: Ellensburg, a small central Washington town filled with old-school architecture, locally owned shops and quaint cafés, located about 100 miles southeast of downtown Seattle. Why: To get “hopped up” on local beers at Winterhop Brewfest, an annual festival that draws about 1,600 beer fanatics to stroll through the historic downtown and sip some of…
Grouse Mountain: Travel to a Nearby Winter Wonderland
Explore this snowy peak during the holidays
Where: Grouse Mountain, a snowy peak just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, British Columbia What: The annual Peak of Christmas event (11/28–1/4/2016, grousemountain.com), when this mountaintop resort becomes a winter wonderland, perfect for families and romantic getaways. For the kids: There are breakfast and photo ops with Santa, screenings of holiday classics at the Theatre…
Instagram Inspiration: A Drive Down Highway 101
Pack your bags, we're heading to the ocean (swimsuits optional)
Aviator Beryl Markham wrote in her brilliant 1942 memoir West with the Night, “To see ten thousand animals untamed and not branded with the symbols of human commerce is like scaling an unconquered mountain for the first time, or like finding a forest without roads or footpaths, or the blemish of an axe. You know…
Challenge Yourself at Mudderella Whistler
The energizing, arduous and muddy adventure event hits Whistler, B.C., for the first time
Sponsored by Tourism Whistler Have you ever wanted to crawl through super narrow tunnels while covered in mud? Or trampoline onto a cargo net then climb up a wall and shoot down a slippery slide into a muddy pool? Of course you have. Grab your best gal and guy pals (and an outfit you don’t…
11 Perfect Weekend Getaways Near Seattle
From small towns to luxe resorts, trek to these nearby spots to recharge in 48 hours
From farm stays in the San Juan Islands and deluxe pampering at heritage resorts to small-town exploring and more, we pack plenty of pleasure—but zero stress—into your precious weekend. So, get going! 1. Destination: San Juan IslandsIn some hot and humid archipelagos, “island cuisine” is shorthand for frozen fish flown in from far away and…
Road Trip: Port Townsend Boat Show and Film Festival
Why a trip to Port Townsend for September's Boat Show and Film festival is a must
WHERE:Port Townsend, a picturesque maritime city on the Olympic Peninsula. WHY: Because Port Townsend is great anytime, but even better when there’s a boat show or film fest. WHAT, PART 1: Since 1979, the Wooden Boat Festival (9/11–9/13; Point Hudson; nwmaritime.org) has celebrated Port Townsend’s historic past as a thriving seaport. This year, the party…
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