Scenic Stories
Our staff of intrepid travel writers are out beating the bush and looking around every corner to find the people and stories that will make you want to pack up the car and hit the road. These are first hand accounts of our experiences and we sincerely hope you will read them; comment on them and share your own experiences but most of all, that they will inspire you to explore the rural and urban highlights of Washington State.
Lake Chelan Winterfest
Lake Chelan Winterfest has mastered the magical combo of fire and ice, welcoming the New Year with a two-weekend-long celebration each January. Read More
Winter Adventures in Westport
Winds roar as waves slam against the break wall, covering visitors with a salty spray. It must be king tide season on Washington's coast! Read More
Discover the Christmas Tree Capital of the World!
They’re dusting off the tinsel in Christmastown and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Read More
Go Razor Clamming in Westport!
Any time there’s a razor clam dig on Washington’s coast, thousands of people gear up and head west to chase the tide out and get their clam on! Read More
Treasure Hunt on the Olympic Peninsula!
Discover new places on the Olympic Peninsula this fall with a carefully designed GeoTour of the region. Read More
Discover Northwest Washington with Rick Steves
When travel host Rick Steves, couldn’t get on a plane, his adventurous spirit still found a way. See how he didn't need to travel far to get away. Read More
Exploring Tacoma
Tacoma is under the radar cool. A waterfront city with surprises around every corner, Tacoma mixes urban-cool with arts and culture. Read More
Getaway to Ocean Shores
There’s something special about Washington’s Coast. Wide open spaces, grass covered dunes and the lulling sound of waves welcome visitors year-round. Read More
Exploring the White Pass Scenic Byway
The White Pass Scenic Byway is a recreational paradise in the shadow of the tri-mountain panorama of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mt. Adams. Read More
Westport's Fresh Catch
With its long history as a commercial fishing town and chartering hotspot, Westport has a bounty for anyone who wants to enjoy fresh seafood. Read More
Fish On in Westport!
Westport is the place where phenomenal fishing collides with locally sourced seafood, making for the ultimate Pacific Northwest fishing experience. Read More
Bluegrass From The Forest
Celebrate 16 years of Bluegrass From The Forest! Enjoy camping, jamming, workshops and national bluegrass bands at this year's outdoor event. Read More
Exploring Everett
Everett is an All-American city with a one-of-a-kind personality, discover the best things to do in this fun and funky waterfront city. Read More
Take the Fast Ferry to Slow Down on Blake Island
Taking a ferry is a quintessential Washington experience. There is just something special about cruising through Puget Sound, windblown hair and all. Read More
Summer Happenings on Hood Canal
As summer heats up and pandemic restrictions relax, communities around Hood Canal are gently phasing back some of their much loved traditions. Read More
Two Days Exploring Mt. Rainier
It doesn’t always take me four hours to drive 35-miles, but when it does, you better believe it’s because I’m road-trippin! Read More
A Timeless Trip to Hood Canal
From riding historic timber rails to harvesting oysters at a 70-year-old family-run resort, see why Hood Canal is a timeless Washington destination. Read More
Explore Vibrant Vancouver
Enjoy breathtaking views and breathing room in Vancouver, Washington. Read More
Forest Festival and Timber Days on Hood Canal
Discover Washington's rich logging history on Hood Canal, a place that has been referred to as the 'Christmas Tree Capital of the World!' Read More
Discover The Palouse Scenic Byway
Take a drive and explore 208-miles of scenic roadways and charming communities along the Palouse Scenic Byway. Read More
Skagit Valley Winter Birding At Its Best
Grab your camera and binoculars and head to the Skagit Valley and La Conner for an authentic and spectacular winter birding experience. Read More
Dog Days in Seattle Southside
Grab your best friend and head out for some tail-waggin-fun in Seattle Southside! Read More
Friday Harbor Whale Museum
Spotting an orca whale is the ultimate PNW experience! For a guaranteed sighting, head to The Whale Museum. Read More
Discovering Outdoor Art in Seattle Southside
Exploring Seattle Southside's public art is perfect free-form fun for a fall or winter afternoon. Read More
Summer Ride to Seattle Southside
Discover Seattle Southside as we journey with a couple on their bike-camping adventure from downtown Seattle to Saltwater State Park. Read More
Railriding...I Think I Can, I Think I Can!
It’s inevitable. At some point on your Vance Creek Railriders adventure, you’ll start saying to yourself ‘I think I can, I think I can, I think I can… Read More
Summer is Better in Seattle Southside
Seattle Southside brings the outdoor fun with getaways that’ll take you from s’mores by the beach to flowers beneath a flight path. Read More
Wings Over Water Festival in Blaine
When you feel the first breath of spring, grab your binoculars and cameras and head to the northwest corner of WA for an amazing birding spectacle. Read More
Winter Wonderland in the Methow Valley
The Methow Valley is a winter wonderland that draws vacationers and recreationists to a high-desert climate famous for dry snow and bluebird days. Read More
Celebrate the Sun in Sequim, Washington
The beginning of March is the perfect time to shake off those winter blues and celebrate the sun at the Sequim Sunshine Festival! Read More
Holiday Fun on Hood Canal
What is your idea of the perfect Christmas getaway? You may find it on Hood Canal. Read More
Fall Roadtrip: Go Chasing Waterfalls
In Olympic National Park, getting up to 170 inches of rain per year, waterfall adventuring is a favorite hobby and a great excuse for a getaway. Read More
It's Oysterfest Time In Shelton
The weather has cooled, the asphalt smells of rain, and the tides are high. To a third generation oyster farmer, this means two things... Read More
Mukfest: Discover Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Mukilteo will once again hold their annual Lighthouse Festival September 6, 7, & 8. Join in the fun and festivities at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo. Read More
Adventure Sail on the Tall Ship Lady Washington
The Lady Washington is a 30-year old replica of the original ship that was named in honor of Martha Washington. Read More
Think Crystal Mountain for Summer Fun
While Crystal Mountain is a great spot to visit during the winter months, summer can be a whole new adventure. Read More
It's Picture Perfect in the Palouse
With rich, rolling farmlands, vivid colors and incredible contrasts, the Palouse is a photographers dream and a visitor’s delight. Read More
Pedal Historic Timber Rails
We’ve always been taught to never play on the tracks but there is one place in Mason County where it is perfectly OK — in fact encouraged! Read More
A Springtime Jaunt to the Methow
When I ask Sun Mountain Lodge Executive Chef Tyler Krost how he came to the Methow Valley, he simply says, “It was love at first sight.” Read More
Peninsula Waterfalls: Hear the Roar, Feel the Spray
The prospect of seeing not just ONE but a MULTITUDE of waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula, was all I needed to plan a spring road trip. Read More
Everything's Beachy on Washington's Pacific Coast
Sometimes you are lucky enough to stumble on places as remote and breathtaking as the Washington Coast simply by taking an unexpected turn. Read More
Moss, giant spruce and yes... rain!
Driving hubs-deep through the river rippling over State Route 109 on the way to the Quinault Rainforest felt badass. Read More
Walla Walla: From Wheat to Wine
Until the 1970s, there were exactly zero wineries in Walla Walla. Then one fateful night... Read More
Beargrass, Bluegrass and Whiskey
With Hood Canal's rich cultural and artistic vibe it would seem there is a muse in this coastal microclimate... Read More
Historic Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
Sometimes you just need to get out town. That’s precisely what led C.C. Campbell to build historic Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan 118 years ago. Read More
Ice Age Floods in Washington State
Like nowhere else on Earth, the dramatic landscape of eastern Washington is founded in colossal floods. Read More
Blaine's Wings over Water Birding Festival
When winter loosens its grip on western Washington, it’s the time of year when millions of migratory birds visit Blaine's local beaches. Read More
Seattle NorthCountry: Land of Loops
Seattle NorthCountry is an adventurer's dream, a series of cityscapes, towering treelines, curling tendrils of fog and a confluence of rural highways. Read More
Hood Canal's Winter Embrace
In the last few weeks the Olympic Range has been sporting a new blanket of snow, beckoning visitors to come closer and feel its winter embrace. Read More
Fairhaven's Winterfest Lights Up the Season
The Historic Fairhaven Association saw the potential of an old-fashioned holiday celebration in this Victorian-era Village on Bellingham Bay. Read More