The Best of Northwest Small Towns
They dot the map and sit well off the interstate, and most of us pass them by on our merry way to somewhere else. But what if that small town was your destination? The Northwest is full of historic townships, country villages and mountain communities that make for unique, low-key getaways. On our recent #NWTripChat on twitter, dozens […]
The Pacific Northwest Summer Bucket List
It’s summertime, and the living is easy… I read there are more than 25,000 recordings of Summertime. My favorite is the 1964 recording by The Zombies, in part because it’s a damn good version, and because it conjures early summer in the Pacific Northwest at a time when the mountains, the water, the ocean-kissed air were all […]
Best Lake Camping in Washington
Bring a fishing pole and pitch a tent beside one of these scenic lakes in Washington state.
Almost Alone at Lake Wenatchee
This past weekend, we drove across the crest to see some Cascadian beauty. Just a few miles off Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass, you get out of your car and while standing in the parking lot, you see this. Of course in the summertime, this scene looks very different. Think bathing suits and pedal […]
Plan Now, Camp Later: Reserve Early for the Best Northwest Campsites
Skip the last-minute scramble before your summer camping trip by reserving your Washington state yurt or tent site early. Get more tips on Northwest camping by subscribing here – it’s free. Remember the spontaneous camping trip? You’d wake up, have a yearning for fresh mountain air, pack the gear into the trunk and just go. […]
Quick Escape: Poulsbo
Visit Poulsbo for a little slice of Norway, the freshest seafood and charming waterfront shops. Velkommen Til Poulsbo! It all started back in 1883 when a Norwegian named Jorgen Eliason rowed across Puget Sound from Seattle and found a spot that reminded him of the scenery of his homeland, with fjord-like inlets backdropped by jagged peaks. More Norwegians […]
HIKE IT: Colchuck Lake
Icicle Canyon near Leavenworth is such a treat in September after Labor Day. Summer draws crowds of hikers, campers and climbers to this area, but in fall you’ll have a little solitude on the trail and much less of an issue snagging a campsite. Birds and other wildlife become more active in fall as they prepare for hibernation or […]
NEWS: Free National Parks, Great Small Towns
Ah, spring. You are here. Which means I should be planning our summer travel now. Despite the uber-organized facade I present (ha ha), I am not much of an advanced planner. And every summer, it gets us stuck. Once, it was three hours of scouring campgrounds from Leavenworth to North Bend for an empty campsite […]
Corn Mazes, Pumpkins and Hot Cider
Psst…. get our premier guide to fall travel – Autumn Escapes in the Pacific Northwest. Get inspired to spend your fall weekends combing rocky beaches, savoring the harvest, and hiking scenic mountain trails of Washington and Oregon. Get it here. Updated Fall 2014 It is officially my favorite month, in the kitchen and in the outdoors. Let’s […]
Mrs. Anderson’s Lodging House
In a town with few budget options, the affordable Mrs. Anderson’s Guest House stands out for its warm hospitality and Victorian charm.
