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Honorable Mentions: Even More Wonders of Washington State

Honorable Mentions: Even More Wonders of Washington State

Done with the seven wonders? Add these five other beauty spots to your bucket list

The rolling hills of the Palouse

Five Autumn Activities You Can Only Find in Sandpoint, Idaho

Five Autumn Activities You Can Only Find in Sandpoint, Idaho

On the shore of Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint offers unique fall traditions to all visitors

A fall scene on Lake Pend Oreille

August Hike of the Month: Merritt Lake

August Hike of the Month: Merritt Lake

Escape the crowds with this Central Cascades hike

Merritt Lake

Three Ways to See Moscow, Idaho

Three Ways to See Moscow, Idaho

Whether you’re looking for a family trip, a romantic getaway or an outdoor adventure, Moscow has it all

Sponsored by Moscow Chamber of Commerce Summer is the perfect time to visit Moscow, Idaho. The rolling Palouse beckons to anyone looking for adventure, and the charming downtown district of Moscow offers delicious local food. Spend a weekend exploring local art galleries, the aquatic center, the City of Moscow Farmer’s Market and more. Check out…

What To Do at the Evergreen State Fair

What To Do at the Evergreen State Fair

Sure, there will be corn dogs and ferris wheels, but the fair in Monroe offers so much more

The countdown has begun for the Evergreen State Fair: the 111-year running, multifaceted county fair that will give you access to everything from urban farming techniques and a cow milking viewing parlor to an Aloe Blacc concert and artisan market. Running from August 22 to September 2, celebrating the local spirit of the Pacific Northwest….

July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

This hike takes you from a beginner hiker to alpine expert

It’s the peak of summer—all those spring and early summer hikes prepared you for the main season of hiking. This month, try Denny Creek to Melakwa Lakes for a hike that takes you from beginner hiker to alpine expert in just under nine miles round trip. The first part of the hike is flat and…

Eastern Oregon Offers Backcountry Bliss at Minam River Lodge

Eastern Oregon Offers Backcountry Bliss at Minam River Lodge

The lodge is open from late May through mid-October

EASY RIDERS: Guests at Minam River Lodge can arrange for horseback rides; it’s also one way to get to and from the lodge

Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting

Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting

This month's editor's note from Rachel Hart

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. I met a guy during my sophomore year in college who was from Athens, Greece, but had never been to the Acropolis. I was incredulous—he said it was too much of a tourist attraction. But after driving around Seattle every day and seeing…

Take a Road Trip to Lake Chelan for Water, Wine, Art and More

Take a Road Trip to Lake Chelan for Water, Wine, Art and More

The lake is just the start of this eastern Washington getaway

Get a good view of the Chelan area from the top of Chelan Butte

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

If you’re a hiking newbie, this trail is for you

Stop one: Talapus Lake

Spend Your Summer in the Heart of Washington Wine Country

Spend Your Summer in the Heart of Washington Wine Country

The Tri-Cities offers plenty of summer attractions for visitors of all stripes

Enjoy a horseback ride through a vineyard with stops for wine tastings and a picnic lunch

Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley

Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley

People are adding “wine tasting” to their list of things to do in this H20-centric community

Sponsored by Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center You can thank its stunning namesake for the expansive wine culture (or more precisely “viticulture”) of the Lake Chelan Valley. Its so-called “lake effect” climate—with warm days and cool evenings—allows for a longer growing season and reduces the risk of frosty freezes in the winter…

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

Sip, savor and stay at the best wine country resorts our region has to offer

WHAT’S ON DECK: The Allison Inn resort, near Newberg, Oregon, offers a tranquil setting for relaxing amid the Willamette’s wine country

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