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Take a Road Trip to Lake Chelan for Water, Wine, Art and More

Take a Road Trip to Lake Chelan for Water, Wine, Art and More

The lake is just the start of this eastern Washington getaway

Get a good view of the Chelan area from the top of Chelan Butte

Lena Beck

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

If you’re a hiking newbie, this trail is for you

Stop one: Talapus Lake

Hilary Meyerson

Spend Your Summer in the Heart of Washington Wine Country
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Spend Your Summer in the Heart of Washington Wine Country

The Tri-Cities offers plenty of summer attractions for visitors of all stripes

Enjoy a horseback ride through a vineyard with stops for wine tastings and a picnic lunch

Visit Tri-Cities

Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley
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Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley

People are adding “wine tasting” to their list of things to do in this H20-centric community

Sponsored by Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center You can thank its stunning namesake for the expansive wine culture (or more precisely “viticulture”) of the Lake Chelan Valley. Its so-called “lake effect” climate—with warm days and cool evenings—allows for a longer growing season and reduces the risk of frosty freezes in the winter…

Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

Sip, savor and stay at the best wine country resorts our region has to offer

WHAT’S ON DECK: The Allison Inn resort, near Newberg, Oregon, offers a tranquil setting for relaxing amid the Willamette’s wine country

Julie Arnan, Danielle Centoni and Jess Thomson

Washington's Walla Walla Combines Sweeping Farm Vistas With a Luxe Wine Experience

Washington’s Walla Walla Combines Sweeping Farm Vistas With a Luxe Wine Experience

On the north side of town, a winemaker’s recently opened resort ups the luxe factor for Washington’s original wine-tasting destination

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Guests at the Eritage Resort drink in the view

Julie Arnan

Venture Through the Rolling Hills of Willamette Valley and Enjoy Oregon Wines

Venture Through the Rolling Hills of Willamette Valley and Enjoy Oregon Wines

The rolling hills of Oregon’s expansive northern Willamette wine region are an inviting green oasis, with six distinct AVAs producing some of the world’s best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Plan your tasting-room itinerary from the comfort of a new hotel

A DREAM COME TRUE: The plush bunk room at the Atticus Hotel features cozy sleeping cubbies

Danielle Centoni

Experience Canada’s Wine Country With a Short Trip to Vancouver, BC

Experience Canada’s Wine Country With a Short Trip to Vancouver, BC

Find Canada’s finest wines— and much more—at an urban resort just across the border

Black cod and mussels at Honey Salt

Jess Thomson

The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers

The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers

Alongside the wineries (now numbering 40-plus) that have been popping up in and around Leavenworth for well more than a decade, a new resort is beckoning health-conscious tourists in search of some serious pampering

WATER, WATER: The pools at the Posthotel & Spa are the heart of the hotel’s wellness area

Jess Thomson

A Quick Day Trip Takes Wine Lovers to the Tasting Rooms of Woodinville

A Quick Day Trip Takes Wine Lovers to the Tasting Rooms of Woodinville

The state’s most convenient wine-tasting region has long attracted day-trippers, who can sip samples from 115 producers. But the upscale accommodations in the heart of this nearby destination make it a coveted, and quick, weekend getaway

A WORLD AWAY: The sumptuous lobby at Willow’s Lodge is the perfect place to relax after a day of wine tasting

Jess Thomson

May Hike of the Month: Watch the Sunrise at Rattlesnake Ledge

May Hike of the Month: Watch the Sunrise at Rattlesnake Ledge

This classic Seattle-area hike is perfect for an early riser

There are so many classic Seattle-area hikes, but few are as popular as Rattlesnake Ledge. In fact, it can be too popular on nice days. But regardless of crowds, the four-mile round trip hike is definitely worth doing —and to make it extra special, we suggest doing it as a sunrise hike—a bucket-list item for…

Hilary Meyerson

We Made the Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Cowichan, BC
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We Made the Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Cowichan, BC

Take a quick trip to the destination that offers adventures for daring spirits, foodies and nature and art lovers

The famous Kinsol Trestle

Tourism Cowichan

Recharge in the Pacific Northwest’s Original Beach Town
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Recharge in the Pacific Northwest’s Original Beach Town

Walk on the promenade, relax at the spa, and even catch your own seafood in Seaside, Oregon

Try a new mode of transport in Seaside (Photos by Don Frank)

City of Seaside Visitors Bureau

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