Five Great County Fairs in Washington State
August is “county fair” month, deep-fried and topped with powdered sugar before a ride on the ferris wheel or watching pigs race under the summer sun. Head to a rural county fair near you for a taste of local flavor, Pacific Northwest style.
Great County Fairs in Oregon
There’s more to a county fair than delicious deep-fried food on a stick. Fairs celebrate accomplishments of ordinary citizens, like the best home-brewed beer or crunchiest preserved pickles. Come for the fun rides and stay for the local crafts, magic shows, and banjo music.
Quick Escape: Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula
Most people think the Olympic Peninsula town of Sequim (pronounced Skwim) is a retirees’ enclave with year-round sunshine set in a rural landscape dotted with fragrant fields of lavender. And indeed, it is. But Sequim has evolved into so much more.
GO: The Yurts at Cape Disappointment
The yurts at Cape Disappointment are within walking distance of the beach, where you can watch waves pound steep cliffs or stroll along the sand.
Quick Escape: See the Skagit Tulips
There’s something about rows upon rows of brightly-colored tulips that screams: Goodbye winter, hello spring! The time is now to catch the flower fireworks show that blankets Skagit Valley farmland each April.
52 Ways to Nature: Washington – Your Seasonal Guide to a Wilder Year
Bring more nature into your life year-round! 52 Ways to Nature is your new seasonal guide to a wilder year in Washington.
Get Ready for Winter Recreation
Ready for outdoor winter adventure? Here’s how to get in gear, plan some outings, know which permits you need, and stay safe in the snow.
Ask TripFinder: Where to Go Apple Picking near Seattle?
Pick your own apples right from the tree at one of these local heirloom orchards.
Find Cool Geology at Mount St. Helens
Hiking the trails on this active volcano is like stepping into an outdoor classroom, where geologic forces of the past teach us about nature’s recovery and renewal.
The Perfect New Guidebooks for Finding Trails Close to Your Home
There’s an Urban Trails Guidebook for nearly every city in the Pacific Northwest packed with close-to-home hiking and walking trails, from inner-city ravines to suburban woods.
