Scenic Stories
Our staff of intrepid travel writers are out beating the bush and looking around every corner to find the people and stories that will make you want to pack up the car and hit the road. These are first hand accounts of our experiences and we sincerely hope you will read them; comment on them and share your own experiences but most of all, that they will inspire you to explore the rural and urban highlights of Washington State.
Historic Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan
Sometimes you just need to get out town. That’s precisely what led C.C. Campbell to build historic Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan 118 years ago. Read More
Blaine's Wings over Water Birding Festival
When winter loosens its grip on western Washington, it’s the time of year when millions of migratory birds visit Blaine's local beaches. Read More
Seattle NorthCountry: Land of Loops
Seattle NorthCountry is an adventurer's dream, a series of cityscapes, towering treelines, curling tendrils of fog and a confluence of rural highways. Read More
Winter Birding in the Skagit
Grab your camera and binoculars and head to the Skagit Valley and La Conner for an authentic and spectacular winter birding experience. Read More
Hood Canal's Winter Embrace
In the last few weeks the Olympic Range has been sporting a new blanket of snow, beckoning visitors to come closer and feel its winter embrace. Read More
Yule Tides on Hood Canal
Mark the holidays at a cozy cabin or a search for the perfect tree in the Olympic Forest. Hood Canal is the perfect place to celebrate the season. Read More
Fairhaven's Winterfest Lights Up the Season
The Historic Fairhaven Association saw the potential of an old-fashioned holiday celebration in this Victorian-era Village on Bellingham Bay. Read More
Columbia River Gorge: Come visit the land of Bigfoot
The Gorge is a destination for all seasons, but autumn brings with it a special beauty adding amazing fall colors to its scenic vistas. Read More
OysterFest on Hood Canal
Hood Canal communities are getting ready to celebrate OysterFest, the largest seafood festival in the state. Read More
Bellingham: Eat Local Month, Culinary Loop
Bellingham and surrounding small towns have long been home to fishers, farmers and food artisans. September is a great time to savor the harvest. Read More
One Tank Trips: Snug Harbor Resort
For this late-summer overnight, I tossed my pack in the back seat and headed by myself toward serene Snug Harbor Resort on San Juan Island. Read More
One Tank Trip: Woodinville's Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge’s landscaped 5-acre property subtly blends the relaxing heritage of a cozy country home and modern, sophisticated culture. Read More
Discover Mukilteo: Stay, Play, Dine
Home to the 1906 Mukilteo Light Station, Mukilteo has quaint shopping areas, museums, waterfront dining and lodging. Read More
A One-Tank Road Trip to Gig Harbor
Thanks to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, it’s simple to reach the idyllic community of Gig Harbor... but that wasn't always the case. Read More
ScenicWA takes Honda’s one tank challenge
When the Western Washington Honda Dealers asked us to take the One-Tank Trip Challenge, we heard just one word... ”Challenge!” Read More
Some quality time exploring Bothell
Bothell is a little slice of heaven, giving you the best of both worlds; a green open rural feel mixed with a positive urban vibe in the downtown core Read More
The Sequim Lavender Experience
Spend a day in the open air, surrounded by blue sky, sea breeze and the whisper scent of lavender... ten farms in sunny Sequim are ready for you. Read More
5 Great Reasons to Tour the International Selkirk Loop
The International Selkirk Loop is a 280-mile scenic road winding around the breathtaking Selkirk Mountains of Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. Read More
Clallam County's Coastal Parks
A 15-minute drive west of Port Angeles you'll find one of the most spectacular stretches of highway you’ve ever dreamed about. Read More
Walla Walla: The Unofficial Capital of Wine Country
Walla Walla is home to more than 120 wineries, a nationally recognized culinary scene with access to an abundance of outdoor recreation. Read More
If you haven't been to Lynden... it's time
Charming storefronts and hanging flower baskets line Front Street; but this farming community’s award-winning main street has more than meets the eye. Read More
Camas & Washougal: Gateway to the Gorge
The communities of Camas and Washougal offer an abundance of small town charm and scenic natural beauty to explore. Read More
Gig Harbor: Washington's Maritime City
There may be no better place to welcome the return of long summer days than Gig Harbor, tucked at the southern end of the Kitsap Peninsula. Read More
Kitsap Peninsula: The Ideal Weekend Destination
Kitsap Peninsula... it’s in the name. You know instinctively that this place is remote yet connected. Read More
Exploring Historic Downtown Seattle
Downtown bicycle and walking tours are a great way to connect with Seattle's history, people and culture. Read More
Girlfriends' Getaway to Woodinville
Woodinville, with its 100-plus wineries and tasting rooms, is the perfect girlfriends getaway remedy for the winter blahs. Read More
Let Everett Surprise You
One of Washington’s best kept secrets, the city of Everett is blossoming with cafes, museums, brewpubs and galleries. Read More
Wenatchee's Brewers Row
A trio of downtown breweries have banded together to form Brewers Row: Wenatchee’s Brewing District. Read More