Geotourism Arrives in the Central Cascades
Have you heard of “geotourism?” I first heard the term directly from Sheila Buckmaster, senior editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine, when I served on a panel alongside her in 2007. I remember scribbling the term in my notebook and thinking – that’s what we need in Washington! Geotourism is defined as a form of […]
Travels with Terry
There is a Northwest travel blog that you must check out. Really. In fact, you should bookmark it right now. Terry Richard is an outdoors and travel writer for the Oregonian newspaper, and writes a regular blog called Travels with Terry. From fly-fishing to wine tasting to spa-hopping, Terry knows where the best red is, […]
Road Trip! Get Your Free Trip Planner for Washington
I think Washington state is probably the best place for a weeklong road trip in the whole United States. Seriously. Imagine taking a week off of work this June or July, renting a fuel-efficient car and hitting the open road, from the Olympic coast to the Walla Walla wine country. Experience Washington wants to help […]
Destinations and Distractions – May in Oregon
Planning a May weekend getaway in Oregon? If you’re in Portland this weekend, hit up the Portland Indie Wine Festival in the Pearl District. Oregon is famous for its wine, but it’s the independent, smaller wine producers that give Oregon’s wine industry its heart and soul. The wines you will be tasting at the festival […]
Destinations and Distractions – May in Washington
Looking to squeeze in a May getaway in Washington? Bad news for outdoor enthusiasts – you probably won’t be hiking in the Cascades just yet. Record winter snowfall has put a real damper on spring hiking and campground accessibility. You could head east and get in some great desert hiking, or hit the Olympic coast […]
An Auto Club with Values
Traveling often requires a car. And when you drive to the Oregon Coast or to go camping at Mount Rainier, you’re hoping your car doesn’t break down on the way, right? Maybe you’re already a member of an auto club, such as AAA, who will come and change your flat tire, give you discounts on […]
Local Travel is Greener Travel
This past weekend I attended Green Festival in Seattle, a huge environmental expo featuring authors and educators, how-to workshops, and eco-friendly businesses and resources. The organic food was fabulous, I learned all about compact fluorescent bulbs, and was inspired to try a hemp chocolate shake. Yum! It also got me to thinking about travel and […]
