Updated:04/19/23 Pacific northwest highlights tour with San Juan Islands and Seattle Day one of San Juan Islands and Seattle: Upon arrival in Seattle, meet your motor coach for transfer to your hotel. En-route you’ll enjoy the lively pace of Seattle’s pike place market. Thrill to the toss of fresh salmon as the market’s “fish jugglers”…
Updated:10/4/24 Washington’s Ultimate Road Trip – The Cascade Loop For many years growing up in Washington our family planned a yearly trip along parts of the Cascade Loop. It became an integral part of our lives as we explored the theme towns, campgrounds, parks, and lakes that are so prevalent along the loop. You are invited…
Updated:04/24/26The Mountain Loop Six Days Around Mount Rainier National Park The undisputed Queen of all mountains in Washington is Mt. Rainier. Tahoma to the natives, this volcano at 14,411 feet is not only the tallest peak in Washington, it is a living god to all those who have lived beneath her for centuries. 10,000 years…
Updated:10/7/16Day one Olympics and San Juan Islands Arrive SeaTac check in at the Holiday Inn & Suites Federal Way Optional Seattle walking tour Tillicum Village for dinner Back to Holiday Inn & Suites for overnight Day two Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Grays Harbor, approx 2 hour drive. Grays County for historic tour of…
Updated:10/7/167-Day Scenic Washington Coast Tour From Portland to Seattle (SML) – 673 miles/ 1083 km Day 1 of the Washington Coast Tour Portland to Quinault via Astoria Arrive at Portland International Airport I-5 North to Kelso; Hwy West to Longview; Hwy 433 South to Hwy 30 West to Astoria; North on Hwy 101 to Aberdeen…
Updated:04/24/26Wonder and Awe Fill The Views With Washington Volcanoes An awe-inspiring sight on the Seattle horizon is Mt Rainier. This massive volcano has a vertical rise, out of the surrounding plateau, equal to the tallest mountains on Earth. More than a mile high on the southern shoulder of the mountain, a lodge and parking area…
Updated:04/24/26Amazing Sights Touring Washington Volcanoes In ancient Pacific Northwest Native American lore, Klickitat (Mt. Adams, 12,276 feet) battled with Wiyeast (Mt. Hood, 11.245 feet) for the hand of the beautiful maiden Loo wit (Mt. St. Helens, 8,366 feet). Klickitat and Wiyeast would battle by shooting great walls of flame miles into the sky. Finally, the…
Updated:02/25/17 Leavenworth Washington – Washington’s Recreation Destination When I first heard of Leavenworth in Washington State, I was an active outdoors-man exploring the world. I came across a comment and a page describing Leavenworth while looking for new rock-climbing grounds. It was certainly entertaining. Leavenworth was described as a unique town by the author who’s…
Updated:10/31/19Winter Magic in Leavenworth Washington! With winter upon us it’s time to think about getting out and enjoying winter activities. You might think about a trip to Utah, Colorado, British Columbia, or California destinations for your winter vacation, or this winter plan on visiting the charming Bavarian Village and spend some of your winter in…
Updated:01/17/18North Cascades Cities and Towns: A Acme Alger Allen Appleyard Ardenvoir Arlington B Bellingham Bellingham Webcams Big Lake Birch Bay Blaine Bow Brewster Bridgeport Brier Bryant Burlington C Carlton Cashmere Cathcart Chelan Chelan Falls Chesaw Cle Elum Clear Lake Clearview Clipper Coles Corner Colville Confederated Tribes Colville Indian Agency Conconully Concrete Conway Custer D Darrington…
Updated:11/10/21Tour Washington with Northwest Country Style Inns Day one: Seattle to Bainbridge Island Arrive Seattle and take the Washington State Ferry for 35-minute trip to Bainbridge Island. Visit Bainbridge Winery, walk to Historic downtown Winslow with over 100 Specialty Shops, Restaurants, and Art Galleries. Accommodation at The Marshal Suites Day two: Bainbridge Island to Anacortes…
Updated:11/18/21Cruise Seattle and the Scenic Cascades Loop Tour Day one: Arrival in Seattle for this Cascade Loop Tour. Spend the evening on your own enjoying the many fine restaurants in the area. Overnight accommodations are provided at the Executive Pacific Plaza Hotel. Day two: Begin the day with an included continental breakfast in the hotel’s…
Updated:11/29/20Rafting Cascade Loop of Washington State Driving the Cascade Loop in Washington is stunning. Rafting the Cascade Loop it is breathtaking. This is a wondrous eight-day journey that has just the right mix of hard adventure and soft landings. Raft the four best rivers, learn of Chinook Salmon and see for yourself why they are…
Updated:11/18/21Come See The Palouse Paradise For Yourself Ride a raft down, and a jet boat up, the Snake River through Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. Nearby, take in spectacular Palouse Falls, where the Palouse River tumbles 198 feet over layers of basalt lava deposited here during the last Ice Age. Keep your…
