Travel
Exploring Washington’s Wine Country
During the warmth of early fall harvest, all roads leading to, from and within Tri-Cities are flanked by ripe grapes. Ineffably rich and sweet fragrances ...
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Looking for Winter Fun in the Canadian Rockies? Fernie’s Got You Covered
Need proof that Canadians not only love dressing up in wacky costumes more than most Americans but also come up with wickedly fun and creative ...
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6 Reasons Not to Miss the Sandpoint Winter Carnival (Feb. 13-23)
Ski Joring. Not the gentler kind with dogs. No, these daredevil skiers with serious cojones get pulled around at break-neck speeds over jumps by a ...
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Seven Tips for Healthy Budget Travel Abroad
I have traveled often and the places blur together, but I must forget this and see each thing as if I were nineteen again, on ...
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Winthrop Winter Wonderland: Ski, Bike, Snowshoe
The Methow Valley’s skiing, scenery, and extensive trail system has been getting attention in recent years well beyond the Pacific Northwest for being the nation’s ...
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The Wildest Winter Festival in the West: Whitefish Winter Carnival (February 6-8)
I’m dressed as a Flying Elvis. I’ve joined a troupe of Vegas-era Elvis impersonators – Whitefish Mountain Resort employees any other day – swiveling their ...
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Leavenworth Bavarian Icefest (January 17-18)
Leavenworth is your basecamp for skiing Mission Ridge, Stevens Pass, and the old-school Leavenworth Ski and Tubing Hill right on the edge of town all ...
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One for the Road: North Idaho Brewery Road Trip
Summer craziness has come to an end. I’ve been enjoying local brews and fine weather on the decks of several local breweries. But now, it’s ...
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Methow Valley Road Trip: Eat, Drink, Explore, Sleep, Repeat
My husband Young and I moved to North Idaho from Colorado six years ago, and sometimes I find myself missing that Rocky Mountain purple mountain ...
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