6 reasons why Bellingham area is worth exploring
Sometimes a city like Bellingham, one of Washington’s very best locations for outdoors recreation, is best explored two ways.
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FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 2018
FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 2018
Lessons Learned at Quillisascut Farm's Summer Culinary Workshop
In addition to the incredible workshops, it's now possible to camp at this famous goat farm.
FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 2018
THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2018
Destination: Whidbey Island offers great hiking, artsy historic towns
It's close to Seattle, but a world away. You'll find great hiking and historic towns on Whidbey Island.
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018
Milepost: The Alaska road trip Bible
We asked readers for their tips on driving to Alaska. The Milepost is at the top of the list.
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018
Six reasons why we love the Freebird
You’ve gotta love a recreational vehicle that drives like a car.
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018
Lessons learned about planning ahead
It was 95 degrees when we pulled into Sisters, Ore., after a six-hour drive from Mount Rainier, and the traffic was backed up for blocks.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2018
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018
The Vintages: Retro-cool trailers in Oregon's wine country
The Vintages trailer resort is perfectly situated to explore the best of Oregon's Willamette Valley wine region
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
Why we enjoyed Airstream
In our quest to find the perfect recreational vehicle for a yearlong road trip, we tried out a sexy contender from Airstream, the most recognizable name in travel trailers.
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
Things We're Gonna Miss About Seattle
We’re gearing up to head out of the city we’ve called home for more than a decade, and we’re feeling a bit nostalgic. Sniff, sniff. Here are some amazing places we love… and you should try to visit next time you’re in Seattle.
FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2018
SUNDAY, JULY 1, 2018
Go big? Not so fast, readers say
We wanted a small Class B RV, then found a lot of reasons to consider something bigger. What to do? The readers have lots of ideas.
4 great places to camp on B.C.'s hot springs route
The hot springs circle route travels through the best of British Columbia's Kootenay Rockies.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018
Peace Van perfect for Olympic Peninsula explorations
Looking for adventure? Head out on the highway -- in a Peace Van, the retro-cool VW camper rental business in Seattle.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018
8 essential peninsula places
U.S. 101 takes in Washington's gorgeous Olympic Peninsula. Check out these essential stops along the way.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018
Cult Following for vintage GMC Motorhomes
Not every RV has to be brand-new to be loved. Check out reader Gerry Snow's 1977 GMC Motorhome.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018
Gear Review: Origami-style kayaks are great for road trips
Want a tidy kayak to haul on a road trip? Oru Kayak has ingeniously compact boats that unfold into high-performance vessels.
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2018
Long Beach's old-school Sou'wester trailer park is a trip
You travel back in time when you stay in the vintage trailers at the Sou'wester Lodge and Vintage Trailer Park on the Long Beach Peninsula. It’s quirky, arty, rustic and welcoming
John Nelson is a freelance writer.