Fall is here, the leaves are turning and that often means that outdoor outings are winding down. Time to gather your girlfriends for a trip to Bellevue—a quick escape that offers high-end “spa-ing,” savvy shopping and lively dining. We recommend making the following stops for a memorable day in swanky Bellevue and perhaps getting a start on holiday shopping. Truce, 600 … [Read more...] about Girls’ trip to Bellevue
Escapes
Take a Recreation Vacation
This summer, our capital city will host an adrenaline-fueled race that pairs the best of the region: award-winning ales and adventure. Capitol to Bay Relay, taking place on Aug. 6, is an adventure race that includes mountain and road biking, running and paddling. Recently sanctioned as an official adventure race by the United States Adventure Racing Association, the relay … [Read more...] about Take a Recreation Vacation
Play Around The Sound 2016
There is really no better place than the Pacific Northwest during summertime. We are lucky to have such a beautiful playground. With no short-age of things to do, how do you go about choosing? ShowCase checked out some of the best local attractions and compiled them here. So get out your calendar and prepare for some serious playtime. Tacoma One of Tacoma’s family favorites … [Read more...] about Play Around The Sound 2016
Family-Friendly, Ride to Rail, Ride and Farm Tour
Rolling alongside a scenic river, through forests and right next to pastoral farmland, the Willapa Hills Trail in south-west Washington will see its first large-scale bicycle event this summer. Geared for families and recreational cyclists, the first annual Willapa Hills Trail Fat Tire Ride & Festival will take place June 25–26. Registration is open for the leisure ride, … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly, Ride to Rail, Ride and Farm Tour
Red Lion Olympia to Become Boutique Hotel RL
The Red Lion Hotel Olympia is undergoing a multi-million dollar transformation into a modern, design-conscious hotel and hip gathering spot, Hotel RL. This follows the announcement last year by Red Lion Hotels Corporation that the longstanding Olympia staple would be converted to the company’s new upscale lifestyle brand. “The Red Lion brand was founded in the state of … [Read more...] about Red Lion Olympia to Become Boutique Hotel RL