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Skip the Last Ferry and Stay Awhile on Vashon Island

Skip the Last Ferry and Stay Awhile on Vashon Island

The relaxing destination boasts beaches, art and great eats

Both indoor and outdoor spaces are bright and cozy at The Lodges on Vashon

Ariel Shearer

Upgrade Your Seattle Staycation in Woodinville

Upgrade Your Seattle Staycation in Woodinville

Find luxurious accommodations and wine tasting just a stone's throw from home

Indulge in steak at Woodinville’s Barking Frog

Chelsea Lin

Four Seattle-Based Travel Professionals Share Their Passions

Four Seattle-Based Travel Professionals Share Their Passions

When the time is right, these local travel experts will be waiting to help you unleash your pent-up inner adventurer

Courtesy of Beth Whitman

Gemma Wilson

Sandpoint, Idaho is a Perfect Spring or Summer Destination

Sandpoint, Idaho is a Perfect Spring or Summer Destination

From hiking and lakeside adventures to a colorful entertainment calendar, Sandpoint, Idaho has something for everyone

Sandpoint’s natural beauty is transformed as the seasons change, and with it, a host of new activities and attractions.

Visit Sandpoint

Moscow is an Idaho College Town with a Soul That Shines Through Year-Round

Moscow is an Idaho College Town with a Soul That Shines Through Year-Round

When is the best time to visit the vibrant, Western Idaho town? “Right now” is probably the best answer—whenever you ask it

Moscow, Idaho celebrates its exceptional craft beer scene during Idaho Craft Beer Month in April.

Moscow Chamber

The Wintry Charms of Park City, Utah, Are Closer Than You Think

The Wintry Charms of Park City, Utah, Are Closer Than You Think

Ski season is in full swing this time of year, with slopes usually open until mid-April

SMALL-TOWN FEEL: Main Street’s Western-style facades are lovely, with or without snow

Gemma Wilson

Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways

Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways

Drive off the mainland and ease into island time

Sponsored by Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism Located just a few hours north of Seattle are Whidbey and Camano Islands. Easily accessible by bridge or ferry, they provide visitors both a physical and mental makeover from mainland to island, transporting travelers to a slower pace. The islands are simple, yet sophisticated. with a certain rustic…

Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism

Where to Stay, Drink and Play in Willamette Valley's Wine Country

Where to Stay, Drink and Play in Willamette Valley’s Wine Country

The region between Salem and Eugene is a wonderland for wine lovers

The glorious grounds of King Estate

Danielle Centoni

Your Northwest Gambling Guide

Your Northwest Gambling Guide

Gambling is a given at casinos, but these 10 regional spots offer so much more

This article appears in print in the January 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Casinos, those marvelous cruise ships of the land, offer a cornucopia of entertainment options all in one place. Whether you’re a gambler, a buffet connoisseur, a spa enthusiast or a Michael Bolton fan, there’s a casino within driving distance of Seattle to scratch that…

Gemma Wilson

What's New in Our Favorite Nearby Cities

What’s New in Our Favorite Nearby Cities

The coolest new hotels, revived historic attractions and amazing food in Vancouver, Portland, Victoria, Spokane and Boise

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Naomi Tomky

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

Huntington Lodge elevates travel in Oregon’s high-desert brewery town

Take in sunset views

Ariel Shearer

New in Town: A Beginner’s Guide to Pike Place

New in Town: A Beginner’s Guide to Pike Place

Plan ahead for a proper introduction to Seattle’s beloved market

Pike Place Market on a sunny day

Ariel Shearer

Ski Resorts Every Seattleite Should Know

Ski Resorts Every Seattleite Should Know

Seattleites have long relied on our nearby snow to make any old winter day an easy ski day, but these resorts are worth the trip for skiers and nonskiers alike

This article appears in print in the January 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Mount Bachelor, OregonSituated just minutes from Bend, Oregon, Mount Bachelor is Oregon’s largest ski resort, and “The Mountain,” as locals call it, has plenty to offer regardless of the season. A dozen lifts and 101 runs (with a maximum run length of 4 miles)…

Chelsea Lin

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