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:11/29/20Rafting 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: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:10/7/16Washington State Coastline Along the Washington State coastline adventure abounds on both land and sea, be it birding or whale watching, kite flying or winter storm watching, horseback riding or clam digging. Abundant oysters and fish are the freshest anywhere, whether you catch them yourself or just order them in a restaurant. And remember to…
Updated:04/3/12Higher and Dryer Loop from Spokane, 6 Days This itinerary starts in Spokane and covers the Gateway, Columbia Plateau, North Cascades and Wine Country regions in 6 days. (SML) – 552 miles/ 888.4 km Group Sizes S – 14 passengers or less M – 14-36 passengers L – 36-55 passengers or more Day one: Arrive…
Updated:10/4/24 With its reputation for mercurial weather, grunge, and techies – Seattle is usually not at the top of any list of cities for couples’ fun or things for couples to do in Seattle. However, the city is bursting with perfect spots and experiences. Art walks, nature hikes (the birds & the bats anyone?), dining…
Updated:11/29/20This tour itinerary offers an excellent “Northern Exposure Tour” of Washington. Designed for group tours, it is still an excellent itinerary to use for planning a drive trip through Washington State. Day one: Saturday Motor coach Until Summit of Snoqualmie – Hesselgrave Arrive Sea-Tac and transport to Holiday Inn Select, Sea-Tac to executive lounge for…
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:10/7/16Snohomish Tours – Snohomish County Washington Below are some carefully crafted Snohomish Tours to use for planning your individual trip including Snohomish County or useful for planing larger group travel. – Created by the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau for Washington State Tours. Jump to itinerary: Little Bit of Everything – One Day Eco-Techno Tour –…
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:04/19/23Washington Where? When planning for a summer vacation, Washington, D.C. probably pops up in the initial conversation before the state of Washington. Which is a shame. As great a vacation destination as the D.C. is, the state of Washington can be even better. From the looming magnificence of Mt. Rainier appearing in the distance from…
Updated:08/6/15Eastern Washington is the Gateway to Washington State from Idaho and states to the east. The largest city in the region is Spokane Washington. Washington State Gateway Country Cities and Towns A Addy Airway Heights Arden B Bluecreek Bossburg Boundary Boyds Buckeye C Camden Cedonia Chattaroy Cheney Chewelah Clayton Colbert Colville Country Homes Curlew Cusick…
Updated:01/18/18The Islands of Washington region includes Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Fidalgo Island and the San Juan Islands. Many islands and islets make up the San Juan Islands, but it’s the four main islands, Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and San Juan, that are accessible to visitors. Highways connect Camano Island and Fidalgo Island to the mainland. The…
Updated:10/4/24 Hiking is a fantastic way to disconnect from life’s stresses and to enjoy all that nature has to offer. But that doesn’t mean you can just up and go; you need to be prepared. So as you’re planning your next (or first) hike in Washington state, you need to think not only about the…
