Travel & Outdoors

Destination Los Angeles

Destination Los Angeles

Done right, a quick trip to Southern California can be just the thing for sun-starved Seattleites

An LA sunset is worth the trek

Gemma Wilson

Down by the Bay: A Long Weekend in California Wine Country

Down by the Bay: A Long Weekend in California Wine Country

Fly into San Francisco for a wine-centric experience blending of culture, cuisine and tasting rooms

Before feasting on all things wine country, visit San Francisco’s celebrated restaurant Nopa

Andrew Hoge

In Valle de Guadalupe, the Desert’s Lack of Water Becomes World-Class Wine

In Valle de Guadalupe, the Desert’s Lack of Water Becomes World-Class Wine

Find this unforgettable wine and food region just south of San Diego

You’ll never want to leave Bruma’s luxe Casa 8 suites

Naomi Tomky

Forget Maui, Jamaica or Santorini—My Forever Island is Orcas

Forget Maui, Jamaica or Santorini—My Forever Island is Orcas

How a convenient destination for young families became an indispensable springtime tradition

Father and daughter paddle near the shore

Chelsea Lin

Kauai When it Drizzles

Kauai When it Drizzles

Sometimes the Garden Island needs watering, but that’s OK—there’s no wrong way to experience paradise

Ocean views from the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort pool

Gemma Wilson

Chasing Waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula

Chasing Waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula

Tour some of the state’s most scenic falls on a weekend jaunt full of mist, moss and spruced-up photo ops

This article appears in print in the March 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many of the restaurants and places mentioned will be closed and/or offering to-go only. Turn this weekender into a day-trip by leaving early, packing your own food, picking a waterfall and staying safe by following health guidelines as recommended by WA-DOH….

Lauren Alexander

Moscow is an Idaho College Town with a Soul That Shines Through Year-Round
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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.

Moscow Chamber

The Wintry Charms of Park City, Utah, Are Closer Than You Think

The Wintry Charms of Park City, Utah, Are Closer Than You Think

Ski season is in full swing this time of year, with slopes usually open until mid-April

SMALL-TOWN FEEL: Main Street’s Western-style facades are lovely, with or without snow

Gemma Wilson

Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways
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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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Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built

Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built

Plus: The Tri-Cities wineries just west of there

A taste of Va Piano Vineyards

Gemma Wilson

Must-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley

Must-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley

This agricultural wonderland just north of Seattle is dotted with delightful small towns to add to your trip list

ALL RISE: Fresh baked loaves from Breadfarm

Chelsea Lin

Charming Small Towns Along the Palouse Scenic Byway

Charming Small Towns Along the Palouse Scenic Byway

Explore beyond the rolling hills, from Moscow, Idaho, to the Lewis-Clark Valley

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU aka “Crimson Cube”

Ariel Shearer

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

Huntington Lodge elevates travel in Oregon’s high-desert brewery town

Take in sunset views

Ariel Shearer

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