Mountains & Small TownsA Bavarian-themed village at the foot of the Cascades with a huge Christmas light display, an October beer festival and some of Washington's most sought-after alpine hikes. Here is how to time a visit and avoid the worst of the crowds.
Nov 4 · 7 min
ItinerariesThree national parks, a waterfall corridor and two cities in ten days, planned around the short summer window when every mountain road is open.
Nov 4 · 6 min
Beaches & LakesHow the Anacortes ferry and its reservations work, which island to choose, when orcas and humpbacks are around, and what to book before a summer trip.
Nov 4 · 6 min
National ParksRain forest, mountains and wild coast in one park, each reached separately off US-101. How many days to plan, where to sleep and what changed at Hurricane Ridge.
Nov 4 · 5 min