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.
One Tank Trips: Seabrook
My assignment was to drive a new Honda to Seabrook—an idyllic planned community on Washington’s Hidden Coast Scenic Byway on one tank of gas... Read More
It's Picture Perfect in the Palouse
With rich, rolling farmlands, vivid colors and incredible contrasts, the Palouse is a photographers dream and a visitor’s delight. Read More
Pedal Historic Timber Rails
We’ve always been taught to never play on the tracks but there is one place in Mason County where it is perfectly OK — in fact encouraged! Read More
A Springtime Jaunt to the Methow
When I ask Sun Mountain Lodge Executive Chef Tyler Krost how he came to the Methow Valley, he simply says, “It was love at first sight.” Read More
Peninsula Waterfalls: Hear the Roar, Feel the Spray
The prospect of seeing not just ONE but a MULTITUDE of waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula, was all I needed to plan a spring road trip. Read More
Everything's Beachy on Washington's Pacific Coast
Sometimes you are lucky enough to stumble on places as remote and breathtaking as the Washington Coast simply by taking an unexpected turn. Read More
Moss, giant spruce and yes... rain!
Driving hubs-deep through the river rippling over State Route 109 on the way to the Quinault Rainforest felt badass. Read More
Walla Walla: From Wheat to Wine
Until the 1970s, there were exactly zero wineries in Walla Walla. Then one fateful night... Read More
Beargrass, Bluegrass and Whiskey
With Hood Canal's rich cultural and artistic vibe it would seem there is a muse in this coastal microclimate... Read More
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
Ice Age Floods in Washington State
Like nowhere else on Earth, the dramatic landscape of eastern Washington is founded in colossal floods. 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
Twisp: The heart of the Methow Valley
Springtime arrives in the Methow Valley with a virtual explosion of Technicolor balsam root blanketing it’s rolling hills and beckoning nature lovers. 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
Birding at its best in the Skagit Valley
Skagit Valley is an ideal habitat for 362 species of birds migrating across the marine waters, wetlands, prairies, old growth forests and estuaries. Read More
Winthrop: Washington's Snowy Paradise
Winthrop is home to North America’s largest cross-country ski area, with over 120 miles of perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails. Read More
Hiking in Grays Harbor is For The Birds
The second larges estuary in Washington State, Grays Harbor is a rich biological ecosystem influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Chehalis River. Read More
Everybody Loves Raymond
Of course everybody loves Raymond… and why wouldn't they? It's a wonderful place to visit—especially if you're looking for historical getaways. Read More
Wenatchee's Brewers Row
A trio of downtown breweries have banded together to form Brewers Row: Wenatchee’s Brewing District. Read More
A Visit to Sun Mountain Lodge
Washington State's premier destination resort. Sun Mountain Lodge located in the Pacific Northwest offers mountaintop lodging at its finest. Read More