Three hours southeast of Tacoma, in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, bountiful orchards produce fruit used to craft an array of European-style hard ciders. Tasting rooms scattered throughout the Hood River valley welcome visitors to sample ciders made from locally-grown apples, pears, cherries and quince. Reminiscent of an Italian agriturismo - a farm that also … [Read more...] about Sakura Ridge Farm & Lodge – Mount Hood, Oregon
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2024 Summer Fun Camps
Cascade Christian Schools offer THRIVE Summer Adventure Day Camps. The mission is to provide a safe, enriching, excellent summer program in a loving Christian environment where campers can thrive—discovering, exploring, and learning about themselves, others, and the world created for them to enjoy.cascadechristian.org City of Olympia has programs for half-day, full-day, or … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Fun Camps
Get Cozy at Lake Quinault Lodge
Situated where the forest beckons and a bit of magic hangs in the air-- Lake Quinault Lodge has welcomed many a traveler over the years. Perched on the edge of Lake Quinault amid an otherworldly canopy of pine and moss in one of three Olympic National Forest temperate rain forests, the historic hotel has shone like a beacon since 1926. Main … [Read more...] about Get Cozy at Lake Quinault Lodge
Holiday Delights and Family Fun in Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor is well-known for its annual Maritime Gig Festival in June, but the city also celebrates the holiday season in a big way with their Holidays in the Harbor celebration. Filled with a calendar of holiday events, the entire city works to light up the harbor. With gorgeous lights everywhere, there will also be various scenes placed throughout the city … [Read more...] about Holiday Delights and Family Fun in Gig Harbor
A Fresh Take on a Weekend Away in Wenatchee
With over 300 days of sunshine, Wenatchee offers some fresh new enticements for everyone — beautiful vistas, gourmet food, fresh produce, and recreational activities that beckon the independent traveler, couple or the entire family . Stay: The Hilton Garden Inn is a brand new hotel along the banks of the Columbia River. It is well-appointed and located less … [Read more...] about A Fresh Take on a Weekend Away in Wenatchee