A new passenger-only ferry route will connect Everett and Langley this summer as local port officials launch a seasonal pilot program aimed at boosting tourism and testing demand for future cross-sound service. The new “Harbor Hopper” foot ferry will begin operating June 4 through Aug. 29, offering twice-daily roundtrip sailings on Thursdays and Saturdays between…
There’s something about the Washington coast that makes you slow down in the best way. If you’ve been searching for the best coastal towns in Washington for a quiet, cozy escape, you’re in the right place. Think charming waterfront streets, misty mornings, and the kind of small towns where you can wander without a plan…
If you’ve ever wanted to live like royalty—or at least pretend for a weekend—there’s a castle in Snohomish County that’s turning that fantasy into reality. Tucked away on an 18-acre estate, “High Rock Castle” is a medieval-style short-term rental that hosts up to eight guests and has quickly become a standout stay in Monroe. The…
Mother’s Day plans don’t have to mean crowded brunch reservations and long waits. Across Washington, there are places where the pace slows down, where mornings start with coffee and a view, afternoons are spent wandering or unwinding, and the whole weekend feels like a reset. Here are five staycations that feel less like a plan……
Drivers across Washington are now required to remove studded tires or risk a hefty fine as the state’s annual deadline officially passes. The Washington State Department of Transportation reminded motorists that studded tires must be off vehicles by Tuesday, March 31. Drivers who fail to comply could face a $137 citation issued by the Washington…
Spring around here doesn’t ease you in, it flips between sun, sideways rain, and dark gray skies – sometimes all in the same afternoon. That unpredictability is why it pays to keep a few Western Washington spring car essentials stashed in your car year-round. Think getting caught in a downpour without warning, tracking mud through…
A woman planning a cross-country move to Port Townsend sparked a flood of advice this week — drawing more than 200 comments from locals eager to share what life is really like in the Victorian seaport town. In a post to the “Port Townsend Community” Facebook group, Shannon Linn said she is currently living in…
Crisp mornings, fiery leaves, and ferry rides across glassy waters—fall is the perfect season to discover San Juan Islands boutique hotels. The crowds of summer thin out, but the islands’ charm only sharpens: wood-smoke drifting from chimneys, quiet beaches strewn with driftwood, and small-town inns offering steaming mugs of coffee. The Best San Juan Islands…
Something’s Different in the Dark Up Here The fog settles thicker. The trees seem to whisper. And when the wind rattles your hotel window at night. Well, it might not be the wind at all. Haunted, Historic, and Unsettling Washington’s haunted hotels aren’t just charming or historic. They’re unsettling in the best possible way. Scattered…
