The Northwest is an amazing place to be in the summer. As the rains slow down the sun pops up illuminating the mountains, water and trees. Explore the region this year with ideas from our annual Summer Guide.
Outdoors
Swimsuits, flip flops and sunglasses ... hello old friends. It's that time of year. The sun is starting to shine and the pools will soon be open.
Outdoors
The Pacific Northwest is known for its dramatic scenery. Zip lining is a great way to get off the ground and get a different perspective on the views while enjoying an exhilarating experience.
Outdoors
Take advantage of the gorgeous Pacific Northwest summers and host your next get-together at one of the South Sound's many outdoor venues.
Stage
Pop Quiz: what do you get when you combine a short summer hike into a Rhododendron preserve with live theater under the canopy of conifer trees?
Outdoors
Summer brings a bounty of fresh produce and farmers market fun. Area farmers markets offer locally-grown produce, specialty foods, handmade crafts and live entertainment.
Travel
Whistler is well-known as one of the top ski resorts in North America, but it is also a great destination for a summer vacation.
Features
Summer is near, and local boozeslingers are celebrating by highlighting seasonal, fresh flavors in their libations. Seasonal transitions mean that the lovers of all things boozy can begin to play mad scientist while crafting elixirs for your...
Travel
Located in Grays Harbor County on Point Brown Peninsula on the beautiful Washington coast, the quiet coastal community of Ocean Shores offers six miles of sandy beaches, 70 miles of waterfront views, and 23 miles of freshwater canals and lakes.
Travel
The first thoughts when California comes to mind are San Diego, San Francisco or Yosemite National Park, and many overlook the northern part of the state which is about a nine-hour drive from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Travel
You probably already know about the zoo in Tacoma, or you have visited the Aquarium in Seattle, but did you know you could pet a baby grizzly bear in Oregon, or touch a shark just over the border in California?
