Located in south central Washington state and only a few hours from Seattle or Portland, Yakima Valley is a vibrant wine growing region and home to over 100 wineries. About one-third of the state’s wine grapes are grown in the Yakima Valley
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The foliage in and around the Okanogan Forest is a spectacular sight to behold during the autumn months, and K-Diamond-K Guest Working Ranch outside the town of Republic (some 2½ hours northwest of Spokane and five hours northeast of Seattle) backs o
As most of us know, today is Columbus Day in the United States and other countries, and Indigenous People's Day in much of Latin America, marking the 528th anniversary of the Christopher Columbus expedition's first landing in the Americas (actual
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If you spend your holidays in Washington State and if you are willing to build your vacation home in Washington State, then you must consider the following 4 places. You can use these vacation homes for personal or commercial purposes, but
Read more…Volcanoes have rightly fascinated—and of course frightened—mankind from time immemorial. Nowadays eruptions can still be devastating, but our ability to better monitor and understand volcanoes and their dynamics means we can indulge our fascination b
With lush landscapes characterized by forests, deep fjords, and numerous lakes, Washington State the most northernly state in the continental US, and boasts some of the country's most scenic parks. (Some of the hiking in these parks is quite remote
Read more…What better way to learn about nature and wildlife photography than with an award winning professional in the setting of a wilderness lodge in beautiful British Columbia.
One on one daily contact w
Read more…by Jim Gullo I've never been one to subscribe to the hoary contention of some travel writers that "Seattle is America's most European city." Buy a gelato, or an expresso at a cozy little coffee shop (before this was doable in the likes of Pittsburgh
Exploring a dynamic portfolio of wine is always rewarding, but when you add in unsurpassed hospitality offered by the winery owners, assistant winemaker and informed staff, you know you’ve arrived at Barrister Winery. This charming winery, tasting
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I went to one of the top 1,000 places to see before dying. As I keep coming back, there are probably still 999 to go. Seeing the San Juan Islands of Washington automatically includes memorable activities such as sighting eagles, fishing, crabbing,
Just missing getting on the evening news (and not in a good way), seeing the usual sights...and some site off the radar...plus, it wouldn't be The World on Wheels if we didn't get some baseball in. Seattle, Washington is our destination this week: ht
Read more…Five themed journeys showcase working studios, and the artists' favorite restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, lodging and island hideaways
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The resurgence of quilting and growth in quilt museums over the last five decades is due in part to the 1970s back-to-basic movement of the hippie generation that favored natural fabrics fueled by the spirit of the past rekindled by the enthusiasm of
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“Escape Your Everyday” Adventure Travel Series
set for Columbia Sportswear Seattle Store
Outdoor retailer teams up with Seattle’s EverGreen Escapes
to provide travel information and inspiration
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Read more…Whidbey Island, Washington, USA. July 12, 2012 - WhidbeyArtTrail.com
Summer is the perfect time to explore a new art form. Artisans from the Whidbey Art Trail will offer free demos and workshops to the public from July 29 to August 4. There are 21 d
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Celebrate "Fireworks + Artworks"
on Whidbey Island for the Fourth of July Holiday
Whidbey Art Trail throws open its doors with a red, white and blue welcome
Whidbey Island, Washington, USA. June 19, 2012 - WhidbeyArtTrail.com
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Whidbey Art Trail grows to 27 members,
offers year-round experience in artists' studios
Visitors meet one-on-one with artists, explore creative processes
WHO: Whidbey Art Trail
WHAT: Self-guided to
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Fort Worden State Park Conference Center
Port Townsend, Washington
- Visitor bureaus and destination marketing organizations from around the Pacific Northwest
- Featured speakers: published writers, travel & tourism experts and pane
Read more…Travel & Words Spring '11 conference offers opportunities to connect learn and write about sustainable, green and responsible travel and tourism for an early registration fee of $99.
Travel & Words Spring ‘11, recommended by Writer's Digest as a
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