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July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

This hike takes you from a beginner hiker to alpine expert

It’s the peak of summer—all those spring and early summer hikes prepared you for the main season of hiking. This month, try Denny Creek to Melakwa Lakes for a hike that takes you from beginner hiker to alpine expert in just under nine miles round trip. The first part of the hike is flat and…

Eastern Oregon Offers Backcountry Bliss at Minam River Lodge

Eastern Oregon Offers Backcountry Bliss at Minam River Lodge

The lodge is open from late May through mid-October

EASY RIDERS: Guests at Minam River Lodge can arrange for horseback rides; it’s also one way to get to and from the lodge

Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting

Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting

This month's editor's note from Rachel Hart

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. I met a guy during my sophomore year in college who was from Athens, Greece, but had never been to the Acropolis. I was incredulous—he said it was too much of a tourist attraction. But after driving around Seattle every day and seeing…

Take a Road Trip to Lake Chelan for Water, Wine, Art and More

Take a Road Trip to Lake Chelan for Water, Wine, Art and More

The lake is just the start of this eastern Washington getaway

Get a good view of the Chelan area from the top of Chelan Butte

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

If you’re a hiking newbie, this trail is for you

Stop one: Talapus Lake

Spend Your Summer in the Heart of Washington Wine Country

Spend Your Summer in the Heart of Washington Wine Country

The Tri-Cities offers plenty of summer attractions for visitors of all stripes

Enjoy a horseback ride through a vineyard with stops for wine tastings and a picnic lunch

Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley

Summer Sips in Lake Chelan Valley

People are adding “wine tasting” to their list of things to do in this H20-centric community

Sponsored by Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center You can thank its stunning namesake for the expansive wine culture (or more precisely “viticulture”) of the Lake Chelan Valley. Its so-called “lake effect” climate—with warm days and cool evenings—allows for a longer growing season and reduces the risk of frosty freezes in the winter…

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

Sip, savor and stay at the best wine country resorts our region has to offer

WHAT’S ON DECK: The Allison Inn resort, near Newberg, Oregon, offers a tranquil setting for relaxing amid the Willamette’s wine country

Washington's Walla Walla Combines Sweeping Farm Vistas With a Luxe Wine Experience

Washington’s Walla Walla Combines Sweeping Farm Vistas With a Luxe Wine Experience

On the north side of town, a winemaker’s recently opened resort ups the luxe factor for Washington’s original wine-tasting destination

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Guests at the Eritage Resort drink in the view

Venture Through the Rolling Hills of Willamette Valley and Enjoy Oregon Wines

Venture Through the Rolling Hills of Willamette Valley and Enjoy Oregon Wines

The rolling hills of Oregon’s expansive northern Willamette wine region are an inviting green oasis, with six distinct AVAs producing some of the world’s best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Plan your tasting-room itinerary from the comfort of a new hotel

A DREAM COME TRUE: The plush bunk room at the Atticus Hotel features cozy sleeping cubbies

Experience Canada’s Wine Country With a Short Trip to Vancouver, BC

Experience Canada’s Wine Country With a Short Trip to Vancouver, BC

Find Canada’s finest wines— and much more—at an urban resort just across the border

Black cod and mussels at Honey Salt

The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers

The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers

Alongside the wineries (now numbering 40-plus) that have been popping up in and around Leavenworth for well more than a decade, a new resort is beckoning health-conscious tourists in search of some serious pampering

WATER, WATER: The pools at the Posthotel & Spa are the heart of the hotel’s wellness area

A Quick Day Trip Takes Wine Lovers to the Tasting Rooms of Woodinville

A Quick Day Trip Takes Wine Lovers to the Tasting Rooms of Woodinville

The state’s most convenient wine-tasting region has long attracted day-trippers, who can sip samples from 115 producers. But the upscale accommodations in the heart of this nearby destination make it a coveted, and quick, weekend getaway

A WORLD AWAY: The sumptuous lobby at Willow’s Lodge is the perfect place to relax after a day of wine tasting

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