Bathed in the familiar ocean blues and forest greens of the region, Bellingham, Washington is the epitome of the Pacific Northwest. The seaside town touts world-class arts and culture, food, waterfalls, and maritime culture, all portioned out perfectly to the...
There’s a certain buzz to Oak Bay, the small British Columbian town on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Gazing at the San Juan Islands through the Haro Strait, the charming berg is a seaside wonder filled with friendly cafes, boutiques and eateries. Beaming...
Lake Chelan is a lot of things. The small central Washington town is a fertile green dot on the high desert map, full of friendly faces and stunning views. It’s where outdoors lovers rejoice, taking advantage of the pristine and narrow lake that carves through the...
When you raise a glass of whiskey with this distinction, know what you are getting Whiskey has its own language. From traits like overproof to mash bill, there’s a lot to keep track of along the quest to know precisely what’s in your glass. “Bottled in bond” is one...
A brewery visit is usually a safe bet, but some are decidedly more picturesque than others. In the Northwest, where hillsides are speckled with evergreens and horizons are treated to mountain peaks, there are some pretty great backdrops for enjoying a pint. We envy...
As the wine industry grows increasingly diverse, we’re finally seeing and giving long-overdue credit to the folks who make it all happen. From Latinx vineyard workers to indigenous and AAPI vintners, the scene is shedding its white male status — or, at least nobly...
There’s a lot to taste on Montana’s Rocky Mountain beer circuit — just don’t stop before you reach the state’s largest city Beer and Montana are no strangers. Towns like Missoula and Bozeman have been turning out quality pilsners, pales and IPAs for decades. But as...
Smoke comes with the territory here in the American West, and farmers are learning to adapt. The wine industry is putting a lot of research into the topic, concerned about the impacts of smoke and continued hazy conditions in the region as we trudge through climate...
It should surprise no craft beer enthusiast that Yakima has a serious fresh hop scene. Three fourths of the nation’s hops are harvested in this fertile central Washington valley every fall. The big pick happens every September and October, give or take, and it’s...
