Music, movement, art and heritage converge in downtown Walla Walla on October 6 for the third annual Festival de Cultura Viva. The celebration of culture includes the unveiling of a new mural and takes participants along Main Street in a parade of color, larger-than-life puppets and merriment on the way to a daylong celebration with … Read More
An herb shop is a curious place to encounter in a fast-paced age. Inside the curio-packed boutique McGovern, for example, is an invitation to linger and look: to catch a whiff of dried chamomile and sage. To thumb through a field guide on wild mushrooms. To admire a pleasing pair of hand-dipped beeswax candles. Just … Read More
Combine a scenic gravel ride with a visit to a local vineyard. Nestled in the rolling yellow hills of the Palouse and crisscrossed by a network of unpaved roads, Walla Walla, Washington is quickly becoming a gravel riding destination. A few miles north of the Oregon border, the city gives way to the endless farmland … Read More
Even if you’ve never stayed at Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Walla Walla, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. Especially if you’re a fan of comedy. The hotel was the spot of the 2005 sleepwalking debacle of comedian Mike Birbiglia that resulted in a trip to the ER, 33 stitches and golden material … Read More
When the summer temperatures soar, it is easy to find yourself longing for the reprieve of winter. Even though there’s no snow in sight, it still feels like Christmas in July up at the Bluewood ski area where there is a bounty of wildflowers, a lush conifer forest, miles of trails, cooler temperatures, and beautiful … Read More
If your ideal Walla Walla getaway puts you close to the action, consider a stay at Best Western Plus Walla Walla Suites Inn. Part of a cluster of hotels at the northern gateway to downtown Walla Walla, Best Western is perfectly positioned for those poised to play. Located just a stretch from the Second Avenue … Read More
History buffs may be interested to know the drive to Hampton Inn & Suites Walla Walla comes along the modern version of an 1858 military passageway through what was then the Washington Territory. In current times, though, the significance of the hotel’s path is that it leads to just about anywhere you might want to … Read More
With decades of experience in luxury brands, and a lifetime spent cooking, entertaining, and event planning across the globe, Anand and Naina Rao of the Barn B&B offer a rare kind of hospitality in the heart of Walla Walla wine country. Like most farming communities, Walla Walla has its share of barns. Innkeepers Anand and … Read More
Walla Walla Valley’s Westside District offers rolling vineyards and award-winning wineries just waiting to be discovered. Perfectly situated on your drive in from Portland, Seattle or Tri-Cities, you can think of these historic and scenic wineries as your gateway to Walla Walla wine country. And, what a beautiful gateway it is. Explore this Westside District … Read More
By Vicki HillhouseOriginally Published August 18, 2023 The Walla Walla County Fair & Frontier Days aims to deliver with five days of family fun including a opening day concert headliner, a sold out demolition derby, three nights of PRCA rodeo action, vendors, exhibits, a community parade, carnival, food and more. The event kicks off on … Read More
