With Women Making History Month well underway, let’s toast three perfect wine country getaways with a focus on women winemakers.

Who, in the throes of Seattle’s dark wintery grip, doesn’t love Cabo? Whether renting a house in the Pedregal or a suite in Palmilla, Seattleites have been enjoying desperately needed sun and delectable Mexican food at the southern tip of Baja California for decades. But with consistency comes complacency. Old favorites become old has-beens. The…

Locals and frequent visitors know that Richmond’s allure extends far beyond its Hong Kongese dumplings. While tasting everything on The Dumpling Trail should always be part of the plan, a longer, more nuanced visit is needed…

When architect Robert Humble and his wife, Nicole Johnson, first visited Sayulita, Mexico, in 2009, it was the kind of sleepy little town that adventurous travelers hope to stumble upon. Surfers, artists, and yoginis mingled with the local community, and everything moved at a slower pace so often prevalent in tropical climates.

Rugged terrain and culinary delights: We can’t think of a better way to stimulate the senses and soar human spirits than this combination, and we’ve got this going strong in Eastern Oregon. Long gone are the days when a picnic consisted of cold chicken, potato salad and a few apples tossed in to satisfy a…

Located just a couple of hours north of Seattle and an hour east of Vancouver, B.C., you’ll find the Fraser Valley. Boasting a diverse range of outdoor experiences, from hiking in the mountains to exploring unique shops and restaurants, there’s something for everyone, regardless of age or ability. It’s an ideal destination for a family…

Located in southeast Washington state at the confluence of three rivers, the Tri-Cities has 300 sun-filled days a year, and its dry climate offers visitors a warm, sunny paradise from early spring all the way through late fall.   Made up of Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, the Tri-Cities is the third largest metropolitan area in…

The North Bend area was packed during a recent sunny weekend.  Motorists flocking to Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area near the Cedar River Municipal Watershed circled frantically looking for parking spaces, blocking traffic for several blocks. Just a few miles northeast, at Tinkham Campground on the south fork of the Snoqualmie River, all 47 campsites were…