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Go On a Winter Wine Tasting Adventure in the Willamette Valley
Winter offers many opportunities in the Willamette Valley for idyllic outdoor recreation, from birding to hot springs
Sponsored by Willamette Valley Visitors Association While summer wine tasting has its perks, in the Willamette Valley we much prefer to treat ourselves to a glass of Pinot noir when the cool, misty winter weather rolls in. This is the coziest time of year in Oregon Wine Country. It’s a time when you are treated…
Centralia Is a Holiday Season Haven
Historic Downtown Centralia might only be a short drive or train ride from Seattle, but its authentic holiday charm makes it feel like a world away
Sponsored by Centralia Downtown Association Washington is filled with quaint small towns. But few, if any, possess the blend of accessibility, historic charm and a truly unique holiday spirit experience like the Mayberry-esque town of Centralia. A quick drive down I-5 or traffic-free train trip can deliver you into the heart of the historic downtown…
A Winter Adventure Isn’t Far in Juneau, Alaska
The relatively undiscovered Alaskan gem is a vacation all on its own
Sponsored by Travel Juneau Get to know winter in Juneau, a destination that’s always in season no matter the season. Diverse terrain, abundant snowfall and breathtaking scenery make Alaska’s capital city the best-kept secret in snow sports. We’re talking spruce and cedar forest encrusted in ice rime; long, slow sunsets painting the ridgeline pink, purple…
A Very Merry Vancouver Awaits With The Chance to Win Tickets To Vancouver’s Best Holiday Attractions
The jewel of Canada's West Coast is enticing winter holidaymakers with a month of daily prizes and the chance to win a grand prize trip to Vancouver
Sponsored by Vancouver Hotel Destination Association Walking across a breathtaking bridge suspended 230 feet above a river gorge and adorned with a million glittering lights. Sightseeing in an old-fashioned trolley bus and singing karaoke carols from one unforgettable stop to another. Strolling through a traditional German Christmas Market, sipping on hot chocolate and shopping for…
Sun-Seekers Head North to British Columbia’s Sun Peaks Ski Resort
This Canadian ski area receives over 2000 hours of sunshine annually
Sponsored by Tourism Sun Peaks Words by Aaron Theisen From the top of the Sunburst Express “bubble” quad at British Columbia’s Sun Peaks Resort, my ski partner, Marlie Marchewka—a local snowboarder and unofficial Sun Peaks ambassador for the day—watch morning light stream over Mt. Morrisey, on the far side of the resort. The lifts don’t…
Nonstop to Sun Valley – Idaho’s Winter Playground
Sun Valley, the unpretentious ski town where wilderness and adventure meet community and culture, has something for all visitors in winter
Sponsored by Visit Sun Valley Sun Valley feels like a world away, but it’s closer than you think. The picturesque Idaho mountain town feels quaint but plays big. It’s an almost impossibly balanced destination that offers some of the best outdoor adventure and culture to be found anywhere in the region, while somehow avoiding the…
November 2019 Hike of the Month: Licorice Fern Trail
This fall wonderland of a hike is full of mossy trees and crunchy maple leaves
It’s November and shorter daylight hours mean shorter hikes. If you’re not quite ready to bring out the snowshoes and full winter gear, it’s also a good time to explore the lower elevation hikes. Late October brought a round of early snow to the mountains, and closed off a lot of trails close to Seattle…
Plan the Perfect Day Trip to Bainbridge Island
Art, good food and cozy adventures are just a ferry ride away
This article appears in print in the November 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. It only takes a 30-minute ferry ride and short walk to get to the heart of Bainbridge Island, the downtown area of Winslow, whose streets are lined with shops and eateries. Though you can easily spend a day wandering this quirky hamlet’s thriving arts…
Washington State’s Red Mountain and Richland Are a Wine Lover’s Paradise
You won’t find hotels, restaurants or shops on Red Mountain. But the state’s most petite wine-growing region does have a generous community of makers and growers, with a recreational playland a stone’s throw away
Guests enjoy a meal and wine in a vineyard at Fidelitas Wines
A Road Trip to the Oregon Coast Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway
A drive to the southern Oregon coast offers plenty of diversions, from wine to charming towns to elk watching
This article appears in print in the October 2019 issue, as part of the Fall Road Trips cover story. Click here to subscribe. We didn’t know what to expect when we rolled into Oakland, Oregon, a tiny town just a short hop off I-5 south of Cottage Grove. But we sure didn’t expect a gleaming lineup of vintage cars along…
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