About two hours east of Seattle, the Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth hosts its annual Leavenworth Maifest each May, marking the arrival of spring with a mix of traditional German-inspired celebrations and fam...
National Geographic just released a new book with an expert listing her top 100 “hikes of a lifetime” in the United States. 100 Hikes of a Lifetime: USA by Stephanie Pearson features “the country&...
Seattle travelers just got a lot closer to Italy. Alaska Airlines has officially launched the city’s first-ever nonstop flight to Rome, marking a big step as the hometown carrier expands into Europe.
The new sea...
Tucked into the forests of North Bend, a charming treehouse retreat has captured the imagination of travelers across the country. Airbnb recently released its list of the most wish-listed properties in every U.S. st...
Seattle doesn’t need much imagination to feel like something out of The Lord of the Rings films. When leaving the city, there’s a certain point where its modern grasp begins to lose its grip, and the skyline begins...
If a trip to Iceland has been on your radar, this summer is the time to make your dream a reality! The beautiful country will host one of the most extraordinary natural spectacles of our lifetime during the total solar...
These scenic trains from Seattle deserve a spot on your bucket list.
You can hop on a train in Seattle and visit a Bavarian mountain town, pass through the Cascade Mountains, visit magnificent national parks, head to th...
Visitors planning a trip to Olympic National Park in 2026 should be aware of a major seasonal disruption affecting one of its most popular coastal destinations. The Rialto Beach closure 2026 will significantly impa...
Seattle-area flower lovers may want to plan their spring outing sooner than usual: the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is expected to bloom early in 2026, with warmer weather pushing peak color up to two weeks ahead o...
For Seattle-area nature lovers, Olympic National Park continues to be one of the region’s biggest outdoor draws—ranking among the 10 most visited national parks in the U.S. last year.
According to newly released...