When the Big Gray sets in, the best way out is up. By Melissa Queen In the Pacific Northwest some might call it the Big Dark – those winter days when it feels like you live more of your day-to-day life in the dark than in the daytime. Across these parts of Eastern Washington, it … Read More
Swing into Summer with these Outdoor Activities When the sun is shining, you can bet we’re soaking it up! We’ve rounded up a collection of outings to keep the whole family comfortable, entertained, and excited to do it all again. There’s always something new and we’ve got the scoop with our online calendar here. Splish … Read More
The Grouse Mountain Trail in the Blue Mountains above Walla Walla offers an earlier season hiking experience that also celebrates the beauty of wildflowers and pine.
By Vicki Hillhouse There’s a reason the daybreak launches at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede are rife with good vibes. “My theory is that negative people don’t want to get up that early in the morning,” cracks Shari Gale, crew chief for the Knight-N-Gale hot air balloon team. For more than 40 Stampedes, Shari and … Read More
The Horseshoe Prairie Nordic Ski Area is a great winter destination that provides easy to navigate, inclusive, and beginner-friendly experiences for snowshoers and cross-country skiers alike.
Wine enthusiasts are known to flock to the Walla Walla Valley on the first weekend in November every year for Fall Release Weekend. But around this same time every year, thousands upon thousands of other travellers also flock to the Walla Walla Valley en masse. And it has nothing to do with the recent news about Walla Walla Valley being named America’s Best Wine Region for the third consecutive year. Hardly interested in visiting wineries or tasting rooms, these special visitors prefer milling about in the region’s frost-glazed fields and wetlands in their large and cacophonous droves.
Walla Walla Wineries with Lodging There are many factors to consider when looking for the perfect place to stay in wine country. Whether you’re looking for breathtaking views of vineyards, close proximity to tasting rooms, or if you just want something cozy, staying at a winery can give you the best of all worlds. Find … Read More
