Treat Time

Blissful Spa Road Trips Around Washington

Crank up the sauna and point me toward the massage table.

02/03/2026 By Allison Williams

Overnights

The Best Pacific Northwest Lodges for a Cozy Vacation

Park once and play all weekend.

01/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Dude Ranches Are Going Strong, So Saddle Up for a Cowboy Vacation

They combine the best of a chill vacation with a peek into the world of real cowboys. Bull Hill Guest Ranch welcomes hapless city slickers, but they’re running a thriving cattle business in the background.

08/17/2017 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Escape to Canada: How to Spend a Weekend in Vancouver

The whole world is right across the border—oh, along with a brand new, unmentionable tower.

01/23/2017 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Climb Every Mountain (or Take the Shortcut Instead)

Canada’s rock-climbing mecca of Squamish gets a sightseeing gondola. Is that good news?

05/01/2014 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

The McMenamin Experience

Two Portland brothers turned an affection for pubs into a sprawling hospitality empire. Plus: our favorite McMenamin hotels.

01/02/2014 By Allison Williams

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Walla Walla Beyond Wine

Venture into the fruit stands, restaurants, and farms serving the real gems of the Eastern Washington harvest.

07/01/2013 By David Laskin

Weekend Pass

Architectural Gems That Are Vacation Rentals

Find four Northwest getaways with unique design.

12/19/2012 By Allison Williams

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Victoria’s Proper Side

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel gets new life in Vancouver Island’s historic harbor city.

11/28/2012 By Allison Williams

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Ace Hotels

Seattle native Alex Calderwood has created the country’s hippest hotel chain in Portland, Palm Springs, New York City, and, of course, his hometown.

10/17/2012 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Fine Dining Destinations in Olympia

Fine dining is thriving in Olympia. Really.

06/20/2012 By Allison Williams

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In Olympia, It’s Still the Water

Olympia is different—same as it ever was.

06/20/2012 By Allison Williams

Cool in Canada

Soaking Up Harrison Hot Springs

British Columbia's Harrison Hot Springs is soaked in tall tales.

04/25/2012 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Snowmobiling in Roslyn

Learn to love the snowmobile life in Roslyn. Your mileage may vary.

03/07/2012 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Storm Watching on the Oregon Coast

A winter weekend getaway on the Oregon Coast is wet, windy, and wild.

12/22/2011 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Montana Luxury Ranches

With 300-count sheets, marble showers, and camp butlers, cowboy getaways ain’t what they used to be.

10/14/2011 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Weekend Getaway: Tacoma’s Heart of Glass

Keep an open mind on a sojourn to the South Sound.

04/22/2011 By James Ross Gardner

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Prairie Land

An Oregon town anchors a valley of big ranches and gorgeous prairies.

03/14/2011 By David Laskin

Weekend Getaways

The Fabulous Baker Joys

Mt. Baker holds the world record for snowfall.

02/18/2011 By David Laskin

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Bear Afoot in the Park

Glacier National Park is an ideal summer destination. Just be sure to bring the noise.

12/17/2010 By Seth Kolloen