Best Spots for Storm Watching in Washington State
Imagine you’re watching a 30-foot ocean swell pound itself against a basalt headland while you sip scotch from your plush recliner, safely behind double-pane glass. Outside, it’s raining horizontally. Winds are topping 60 mph, howling off the ocean and bringing the spray of salt along for the ride. And you are warm and dry and just […]
Five Tips for Affordable Romantic Getaways in the Pacific Northwest
Valentines Day is upon us! These next couple of weekends might just be the perfect opportunity to whisk away your sweetheart for a romance-filled weekend to some secluded cabin or cozy inn. Of course, booking your Valentine’s weekend is your first step toward romance. But what if you’re really on a budget? Like, so on a […]
NEWS: Volunteer Vacations, Idaho’s Museum of Clean
The days are getting longer – have you noticed? It’s not quite February and already I am planning summer hiking trips. How about you? Here’s what’s happening in local travel. 1. Vacations are for Volunteers. Mark your calendars, because on February 6 at 10am, Washington Trails Association will open up their 2012 Volunteer Vacations for registration. Some trips fill right away, […]
Crystal Mountain: How to Have a Perfect Day Skiing
Planning an overnight ski trip near Seattle is a cinch with guest writer Joshua Johnson’s step-by-step guide. Joshua is a travel blogger who specializes in social media content creation and promotion. His website is Travel Media Ninja. Crack two eggs into the frying pan and toss some bread into the toaster. Check the pressure of your […]
Green Lake – Seattle’s Best Walk
Green Lake is Seattle’s best walk, anytime of year. Here’s why.
A Respite at Timberline Lodge
I looked out the wood-framed window panes from my tweed-upholstered armchair. Yep, we were at timberline. Where the lodgepole pines ended, permanent snowfields began. From there, a dense cloud cover obscured everything skyward, including the top of Mount Hood. We were on Mount Hood. Timberline Lodge is an iconic Pacific Northwest landmark, and hailed as […]
Stressed Out? You Need a Holiday Getaway in the City
Have you experienced any of the following in the past week? Hives. Elevated blood pressure. Insomnia. Swearing like a sailor. Increased tolerance to caffeinated beverages. See, I knew it. What you need is a getaway. An emergency pre-holiday getaway. I know, I know. Who has time? The key is to just drop everything, right now, […]
Holiday Gift Guide for Northwest Travelers
I’ve been domesticating like crazy this fall, and my holiday giftees will be oh-so-happy (I hope.) Who wants some half pints of apple butter made of heirloom varieties from Marrowstone Island? Or vanilla pear jam made from Hood River Valley pears? Yeah, I thought so! In addition to jars of homemade goodness, I try to […]
The Chemainus Inn
The town of Chemainus on Vancouver Island is famed for it’s beautiful murals and professional Chemainus Theatre that puts on six shows a year. It’s only about an hour north of Victoria and 20 minutes south of Nanaimo, so it’s an easy stop if you’re touring the south end of the island. And if your […]
Remembrance Day in Chemainus, BC
Lest We Forget. To find the Remembrance Day ceremony in Chemainus, BC, we just followed the sound of bagpipes. At 10:45 am, warplanes roared overhead in formation. Soldiers began to take their places. People gathered for the ceremony (most of the town’s population, from the looks of it) mingled with veterans, some laden with medals, […]
