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6 Gorgeous Fall Road Trips in the Pacific Northwest

6 Gorgeous Fall Road Trips in the Pacific Northwest

Gas up the Subaru and hit the road on these epic Northwest adventures.

Pack your gear and explore our region, from mountains to Sound and beyond.

Virginia Smyth

Thanks to a Direct Flight, This Breathtaking Wine Region is Within Easy Reach From Seattle

Thanks to a Direct Flight, This Breathtaking Wine Region is Within Easy Reach From Seattle

Make a quick getaway to surfing and wine paradise San Luis Obispo.

Wine country near San Luis Obispo brushes up against the central California Pacific coastline.

Jessica Yadegaran

The Breathtaking Scenery (and Exceptional Wine) of British Columbia

The Breathtaking Scenery (and Exceptional Wine) of British Columbia

Duffey Lake Road takes you from Whistler to the Okanagan Valley, with natural beauty along the way.

Get an eyeful of Matier Glacier from Joffre Lake.

Jess Thomson

Take a Northwest-Style Safari on the Olympic Peninsula

Take a Northwest-Style Safari on the Olympic Peninsula

Patience and luck can yield enviable big-animal encounters.

Get up close with sea creatures at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center.

Roddy Scheer

Road Songs: Soundtrack the Northwest's Quintessential Fall Road Trips With These Tunes

Road Songs: Soundtrack the Northwest’s Quintessential Fall Road Trips With These Tunes

A region as gorgeous as ours deserves a mood-setting playlist.

Jump in the car and crank up these playlists.

Seattle Magazine Staff

There's a Lot to Do En Route to Mount Rainier

There’s a Lot to Do En Route to Mount Rainier

Enjoy a few side excursions on the way to this national park.

Clear Views: A meadow at Sunrise point.

Callie Little

This Longtime Vacation Hotspot Has a Wine Scene Worth Slowing Down to Explore

This Longtime Vacation Hotspot Has a Wine Scene Worth Slowing Down to Explore

Cruise your way through the San Juan Islands for a taste of varietals you won’t find on the state’s dry side.

Spend an afternoon sipping a glass of Riesling at the new tasting room for Orcas Island Winery

Shannon Borg

A Washington Area Better Known for Jet Skis Has Become a Legit Wine Region

A Washington Area Better Known for Jet Skis Has Become a Legit Wine Region

Taste your way through Lake Chelan’s emerging wineries on an electric bike.

The vineyards surrounding Nefarious Cellars.

Jess Thomson

Vote Now in Seattle Magazine's Best of 2017 Readers' Choice Poll

Vote Now in Seattle Magazine’s Best of 2017 Readers’ Choice Poll

We want to hear from you, opinionated person on the internet.

Can Ballard’s Stoneburner, purveyor of this tasty lookin’ pasta, repeat as Best Hotel Bar?

Seattle Magazine Staff

The 7 Best Wine Destinations in the Pacific Northwest

The 7 Best Wine Destinations in the Pacific Northwest

Even beyond the wine, these Northwest locations make gorgeous getaways.

The grounds around the Inn at Abeja in Walla Walla invite strolling.

Seattle Magazine Staff

It's No Wonder the San Juan Islands Have Become an Exploding Food Destination

It’s No Wonder the San Juan Islands Have Become an Exploding Food Destination

How our remote archipelago of the San Juan Islands fosters community and self-reliance—not to mention the freshest food anywhere.

From Hogstone’s Wood Oven: a salad of the first hen eggs and spring shoots of the season, with caramelized onions, a grilled fig leaf and berry vinegar sauce.

Shannon Borg

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Quinault Lodge

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Lake Quinault Lodge

Deep in the rain forest, the grand dame of Olympics lodging welcomes guests with genteel amenities.

Classic and timeless: Lake Quinault Lodge

Roddy Scheer

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Find Rustic Comfort Less Than 3 Hours From Seattle

Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Find Rustic Comfort Less Than 3 Hours From Seattle

Deep in Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault has been drawing visitors for decades.

Peaceful Lochaerie Resort is a good choice for families and groups.

Roddy Scheer

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