By Erin James
I have lived in Washington my entire life and never once been to the Pacific Ocean coast in my home state. I don’t have enough fingers on both hands to…
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Travel
Take a Hike and Grab a Beer at these Gorge Breweries
Best known for its outdoor activities, from hiking to biking to windsurfing, the Columbia River Gorge is also home to a number of breweries, with new additions now popping up…
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Salem Drinking Guide: Sip Your Way Through Oregon’s Capital
Best known as the capital of Oregon, the delightfully pleasant, family-friendly city of Salem is also home to a growing craft beverage scene. While no one was looking, Salem gave…
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Experience Yachats: Sip, Dine, Stay and Play
The Pacific Northwest coast is lined with welcoming towns that play host to a long weekend’s worth of offerings. Yachats, a tiny dot on the central Oregon coast, is such…
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Sip and Savor a Summer Lake Vacation in Manson
Manson, Washington, is a cute hamlet nestled on the shores of Lake Chelan. Although mainly known for summer vacations on the lake, Manson has become a wine destination worth checking…
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Tacoma’s Cocktail Scene: 5 Stops You Won’t Want to Miss
Tacoma, Washington, has played host to a handful of highlights: it’s the setting of the ‘90s flick “10 Things I Hate About You” (hello, Heath Ledger dancing down the Stadium…
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Taste, Tour and Travel Port Townsend
Discovery Road leisurely serpentines alongside the shores of its namesake bay, from the heart of Chimacum to downtown Port Townsend, Washington. These tourism hubs — the former a rural rendition,…
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Discover Pacific City at the Headlands Coastal Lodge
Pacific City is often overshadowed by fellow Oregon Coast towns like Lincoln City and Newport. But the addition of Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, which officially opened its doors in…
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How to Drink Beer Made in Olympia
There was a time not all that long ago that Olympia was considered more of an I-5 afterthought between Portland and Seattle than a place worth spending any quality time….
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Ski and Eat BC’s Kicking Horse Mountain
Found in the heart of the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia — between the ranges of the Columbia Mountains and the Rockies — Kicking Horse Mountain Resort brings skiers…
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