The state of Washington’s varied landscape includes west coast beaches, mountains, rainforests, islands, major cities, and vineyards. Olympic National Park’s coastline and glacier-topped mountains, Mt. Rainier National Park’s active volcano and wildlife, and North Cascades National Park’s alpine peaks offer beauty and adventure. Puget Sound features islands, harbors, and whale watching, and the San Juan Islands include a national historic park, parks, and boating. Your ultimate guide is below.
North Cascades National Park gets just 40,000 visitors a year. It takes just a few minutes of research to figure out which national parks are the most popular — and the least. But figuring out which parks are underrated, with low visitor counts and high ratings, requires a bit more data. To answer …
Here’s everything you need to know about planning a trip to the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington. If someone showed you a photo of Leavenworth, Washington, there’s a good chance you’d mistake it for a small town in Germany. Alpine-style storefronts, twinkling lights, and signs touting …
Yes, 2024 is your time to finally go glamping. Glamping isn’t going anywhere in 2024. In fact, it’s getting an upgrade thanks to a brand-new Snow Peak campsite location in the United States. Snow Peak, a Japanese camping brand, is opening its first stateside camping destination in early 2024. Known …
The Evergreen State is full of charming spots worth exploring, from Bavarian-inspired enclaves to quaint oceanfront escapes. Most travelers planning a trip to Washington make a beeline for the state's most popular destinations, like the coffee-loving city of Seattle or the dramatic peaks of Mount …
Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or solo, you can find excellent camping in these Washington state parks. Camping is one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors, especially in states like Washington, where being out in nature is a way of life. You can spend your days hiking, …
From Seattle to Long Beach, these are 15 of the best beaches in Washington. The state of Washington offers a wide variety of beaches with shores along the Pacific Ocean, Puget Sound, lakes, peninsulas, and islands. Whether there's sand, pebbles, rocks, or grassy dunes, Washington beaches provide …
This charming coastal town is the best-kept secret in Washington state. The Washington coast is ancient and wild. It's a place where elk saunter across sandy beaches, waves crash over rocks, and hiking trails wind through forests so thick you can barely see the sky. It is, in short, breathtaking. …
Walla Walla, Washington, known for apples and wheat, has also become a compelling wine destination. Ray Isle experiences its top-notch Cabs and Syrahs, homegrown restaurants, and refreshingly down-to-earth spirit. If you want to eat some of the best food there is to be had in Walla Walla, …
Located on the southwest border of Washington's Olympic National Park, Lake Cushman formed in a deep glacial claw-mark carved out along the Skokomish River. The 4,000-acre lake, which has both cabins as well as RV and tent camping sites available, is a perfect entryway to the national park. Getting …
Discover the emerald of The Emerald City. Although it's the largest metropolis of the Pacific Northwest and one of the largest urban areas in the U.S., Seattle is no concrete jungle. Sure, there are a number of steel-and-glass monoliths — but even in the city, the fresh sea air, pine-filled mountain …
From a thriving art scene to lots of outdoor recreation, these are the things you can't miss when visiting Seattle. People who say you can't have it all probably haven't been to Seattle. The city is like a choose-your-own-adventure book of spectacular experiences. From unparalleled views of the …
