So many trails, so little time. Add another trail to the popular Lake Chelan-Columbia River recreation area with the recent creation of the Beebe Springs Trail just a couple of miles east of the city of Chelan. Visitors will find that the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has done a remarkable job creating easily …
Whether it’s a girls’ weekend or a couples retreat, the spas of the Northwest are popular havens for hard-working people who just want to relax in style and enjoy some beautiful scenery as well. These resorts are usually full-service resorts with lodging, dining, and activities to make your experience extra special. But spa services add a …
Nothing says Pacific Northwest quite like a stately yet rustic mountain lodge surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Even better, make it a historic lodge, built well before the days of cost-cutting and tough environmental regulations. These lodges are the real deal. They usually are constructed of Northwest timber — …
Sometimes residents of the PNW forget just how close they are to Canada. I know I do. It’s just a short jaunt to all the attractions and scenery that British Columbia has to offer. (and there are several parts of the province that are worth spending some vacation time). One of those is Okanagan Lake, a …
Many Northwest residents know that Walla Walla has grown into one of the major wine-producing regions in Washington State with dozens of wineries in the area and many tasting rooms downtown close to the city’s hotels. But what we also discovered during a recent trip is that the city has quite a number of fascinating …
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has captured the imagination of frequent fliers and aviation enthusiasts around the world and the internet is alive with videos showing the first test flights of this new ultra-efficient airliner. If you’re one of those who are fascinated by the development of this aircraft and the history of the Boeing Commercial Airplane …
The spectacular scenery of the Pacific Northwest makes this part of the country ideal for a unique mode of travel that adds a whole new dimension to your getaway experience: travel by float plane. Seattle’s Kenmore Air does a brisk business of transporting vacationers, anglers, and outdoor sportsmen to some of the top destinations in the …
The great thing about the fall season here in the Pacific Northwest is the amazing variety of festivals and fall events. Summer’s long gone, the kids are back in school, but the weather’s still decent and people still want to get out and travel during the fall months. Pacific Northwest communities go out of their way …
There are lots of couples out there who just can’t wait for school to get started again. That’s because many lodgings have more flexibility when the kids are back in school — it’s just not as crowded and is a great time to take that special couples getaway. In this article, we look at a number …
A lot of travelers go right through Kittitas County when they’re driving east or west on Interstate 90 — but there is a lot to stop and see if you plan to spend a little time in the area. And the attractions are year-round. Even in winter — some would say ESPECIALLY in winter — Kittitas …