Travel
Washington’s State Capital Is the Perfect Jumping-Off Point For a Day Spent Exploring
Just an hour’s drive south of Seattle, head to Olympia and check out the scenic Thurston Bountiful Byway
This article appears in print in the October 2018 issue, as part of the Scenic Fall Road Trips cover story. Click here to subscribe. The Interstate 5 corridor between Seattle and Olympia can be a disheartening slog through traffic and a visual assault of strip malls and billboards. But not too long after you pass Tacoma, the landscape changes. This…
Explore the Peaks and Perks of Fall in Whistler
There’s tons to discover during this mountain destination's crisp shoulder season.
Sponsored by Tourism Whistler For those who love the outdoors, good food and drink, lively events and quiet retreats, Whistler truly is a year-round destination. While powdery slopes are still a few months away, the bustling mountain town kicks off harvest season with a plethora of celebration. From breathtaking views to festive activities, there’s something…
How to Hunt for Bigfoot in Washington State
Tips for your Sasquatch search
This article appears in print in the August 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. According to scientist Ranae Holland, host of the Animal Planet show Finding Bigfoot, Washington is the scene of more Sasquatch sightings than any other state. While the legendary creature’s existence has yet to be confirmed—Holland herself has yet to encounter one—what we do know…
We Visited Whistler’s New Cloudraker Skybridge and It Is Breathtaking
Whistler Blackcomb's newest attraction opened earlier this summer
The Cloudraker Skybridge on the tippy top of Whistler is breathtaking. No, really, I was gasping for oxygen as I approached the edge of the 130-meter walk so high above the rugged terrain below. I nearly chickened out, but I’m glad I took the leap. This impressive feat of engineering shares the newly refurbished Space Needle’s look-down-and-be-thrilled…
40 Best Water Adventures in the PNW
River floats, hot springs and perfect paddling a short drive away
This article is the cover story of the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. By Danielle Centoni, Sarah Edwards, Gwendolyn Elliott, Austin Iverson, Hilary Meyerson and Roddy Scheer Sure, we’ve got beautiful mountains, but what makes our region truly special is the abundance of water all around us. Especially when the…
Slow Lane: Float and Paddle Down the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon
Plus: Check out the kayaking at the Sunriver Marina on the Deschutes River
A group of friends enjoy a lazy float down the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. Below: The river is also popular with paddle boarders, including the four-legged variety
A Guide to Floating on the Yakima River
A 16-mile stretch of the Yakima River is popular with float fans
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. Each summer, a 16-mile stretch of the Yakima River between Ellensburg and Yakima along State Route 821 (Canyon Road), with its cool, refreshing, rapid-free water, attracts hundreds of float fans: kids and adults whose idea of…
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