Pacific Northwest Travel

Experience the Splendor of Washington’s Most Gorgeous Sights in 6 Days

Take a nature-focused tour of Western Washington's high points.

Take in the 360-degree view of the San Juan Islands from the top of Mount Constitution.

Kristen Russell

Cannon Beach is a Classic Oregon Beach Town

When only a place with sand and waves will do, Cannon Beach is the perfect spot.

S’mores on the beach at Surfsand Resort.

Jessica Yadegaran

Play Lighthouse Keeper for a Week at Dungeness Spit Lighthouse

Enjoy the simple, serene life on the Olympic Peninsula.

The isolated Dungeness Spit Lighthouse guests get away from it all

Kristen Russell

Find a Soulful Retreat Near Lake Chelan

You're more than a visitor in former mining hamlet Holden Village.

Rustic lodging is set among a stunning mountain backdrop in Holden Village

Tim Appelo

Explore the ‘Alps of the Northwest’ from Joseph, Oregon

Outdoor lovers are discovering the 17 peaks near the mountain town.

The 9,572-foot Eagle Cap reflects here in Mirror Lake.

Jess Thomson

The Columbia Gorge is Filled With Wine and Waterfalls

Where outdoor recreation meets destination-worthy dining.

Surrounded by towering basalt cliffs, lush forests and snow-capped mountains, the Columbia River Gorge is a nature lover’s paradise. Add in the wide array of outdoor recreation and destination-worthy dining, and you’ll barely scratch the surface of all your options during a week’s stay. With the big, wide Columbia River flowing between Oregon and Washington,…

Danielle Centoni

Tofino is a Cozy Surf Town With a Stellar Food Scene

Come for the waves, stay for the dining.

A view of the Wickaninnish Inn from which guests look out onto the Pacific Ocean.

Jess Thomson

How Local Luminaries Do Summer in Seattle

Favorite hikes, festivals and foodie spots that scream summer.

Deception Pass is a classic summer destination.

Seattle Magazine Staff

Find Island Bliss at Roche Harbor Resort

Kick back and relax at the historic island resort.

Small boats and large yachts pull up to the Roche Harbor dock.

Virginia Smyth

Road Trip: Sandpoint, Idaho

It’s the definitive Pacific Northwest winter wonderland

Schweitzer Mountain, whose $5 million, 9,000 square foot lodge debuts in December

Eva Seeyle

Road Trip: Victoria, BC

This charming coastal city on Vancouver Island is only a three- to five-hour trip northwest of Seattle

Where: Victoria, British Columbia, a charming coastal city on Vancouver Island that’s a three- to five-hour trip northwest of Seattle (via the Victoria Clipper, clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry; or by car and state ferry; wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries). Why: The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel (Victoria, 721 Government St.; 250.384.8111; fairmont.com/empress-victoria) recently finished phase one of a two-part renovation, unveiling 235 revamped…

Rebecca Ratterman