Category Archives: Travel

Travel By John Ferensen on July 27, 2011

This summer, ride the rapids with a local expert. Summer is in full swing — and this means white water rafting, one of Washington’s most popular adventure activities, is in mid-season form. For more than three decades, Orion River Rafting has steered thousands of Northwest thrill-seekers through pristine rivers — and some of the area’s toughest rapids. (more…)

Travel By Joey Aubert on July 25, 2011

The Great Outdoors: Off-Road Vehicles

Local spots to get your bike, quad or Jeep on the road — legally. Some people like to walk along trails and take in all of their quiet, natural beauty. Others like to whip through these areas at 50 miles per hour, jumping stumps and doing wheelies the whole way. (more…)

Travel By Joey Aubert on July 18, 2011

The Great Outdoors: Best Northwest Camping Spots

The local expert shows us where to pitch our tents. This week, we will discuss camping. However, there are too many wonderful campgrounds in this state to individually discuss, so we will present a few good areas for camping, instead. (more…)

Eat+Drink Travel By Margot Sinclair Savell on July 13, 2011

Wine O’Clock Wednesday: Bottles and Airplanes Do Mix!

Think of the Jet Bag as a wine diaper for traveling. I’ve been traveling a lot lately, mainly by plane and car, for both work and play. And now it’s summer, so there will even more travel in my future – and most likely yours, too. (more…)

View from Palisades Trail. Photo: Flickr/Peter Stevens

Travel By Joey Aubert on July 11, 2011

The Great Outdoors: Mountain Bike Loops

Our local expert reveals two top-notch trails in Seattle’s backyard. This week, we’ll showcase two very popular bike loops in the Mt. Rainier area. With at least two trails each, these rides should keep you busy for a while. (more…)

Eat+Drink Travel By Kelly Darrah on July 5, 2011

Palomino Bar & Grill: Win An Italian Trip For Two

Enjoy fine Italian cuisine — and a chance to view Siena’s Il Palio races. Seattleites who want to leave behind overcast skies for an under-the-Tuscan-sun experience are in luck. This summer, Palomino Bar & Grill will give its patrons a chance to win a summer getaway to Siena, Italy. (more…)

Seattleites Travel By Joey Aubert on July 4, 2011

The Great Outdoors: Northwest Trails

Our local expert recommends some challenging (and rewarding) hiking spots. Summertime is a great time to improve your health and get in shape. In Seattle, it also means that, occasionally, the rain quits long enough for us to step outside and enjoy the natural world. So, for the first installment of this four-part column, we will look at some hiking trails around the Northwest that should get your feet moving. (more…)