Travel
Escape to Orcas Island During the Quiet Season
Clogged ferries and fully booked accommodations aren’t a problem when you visit Oprah’s newest hideaway in the quiet season
THE QUIET SEASON: Tourists are sparse during the winter season on Orcas where it’s easy to enjoy a spectacular water view from around the fire
4 Urban Hikes to Burn off Your Thanksgiving Calories
These Seattle hikes will help you feel better about that metric ton of pie that you consumed.
Thanksgiving Day can be a loooooong day… with all the food, relatives and general chaos of a packed house. When the eating is done, there is only so much television and time discussing politics with the elders that you can take. That’s why we suggest heading outside for a little urban hiking. It will also…
Sip and Savor Your Way through Extraordinary Victoria
We asked two of the city’s hospitality superstars to share Victoria’s most extraordinary dining experiences.
Sponsored by Destination Greater Victoria Drinking and dining in Victoria is an extraordinary experience like no other. The city’s coveted location – surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and fertile farmland– attracts top chefs and bartenders from around the world eager to play with the city’s bounty of hyper-local ingredients. A mecca for culinary fans, Victoria is…
November Hike of the Month: Lake 22
Just over an hour outside of Seattle, Lake 22 takes you back in time
Want to take a step out of big city present day and step back in time? A hike to Lake 22 will fit the bill. The trail, a very moderate and relatively short hike, lies near Mt. Pilchuck, west of Granite Falls, off the Mountain Loop Highway. The area was designated a Research Natural Area…
October Hike of the Month: Annette Lake
Our new monthly hiking series features a hike in the Denny Creek area
If you’re looking for a hike close to Seattle but a little off the beaten path of the Issaquah Alps favorites, which can get crowded, try Annette Lake. The trailhead is just a little farther down I-90 and right off exit 47 (before Snoqualmie Pass); it shares a parking lot with trailhead to the Asahel…
Is It the End of Local Ski Areas?
Recently, Steven's Pass Ski Area was purchased by Vail Resorts, an international ski and summer resort company. How will the new ownership affect the local ski spot?
Some long overdue improvements may soon be coming to Steven’s Pass Ski Area, thanks to a new ownership. In June, the ski area was sold to Vail Resorts as part of a $64 million deal. Vail already gobbled up the Whistler Blackcomb resort in 2016. So what does this mean for Steven’s?? Long time local…
New Walla Walla Resort Is a Perfect Blend of Comfort and Luxury
Eritage Resort opened earlier this summer and the views and food are spectacular
I’ve stayed at all sorts of places in Walla Walla wine country… from the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel to the adorable Green Gables Inn, but I think I’ve found my ultimate happy place at the sleek, high-end Eritage Resort (1319 Bergevin Springs Road; 509.394.9200; rates vary but average around $350/night) which opened this summer after…
Take in Lopez Island’s Stunning Views on Two Wheels Instead of Four
Soak in the rural beauty of this small island from the seat of a bike
This article appears in print in the October 2018 issue, as part of the Scenic Fall Road Trips cover story. Click here to subscribe. On one of Lopez Island’s backroads is a green street sign with the words “Less Travelled Rd.” It succinctly sums up one of the big reasons to come to the smallest of the three most visited…
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