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Lopez Island - by Bike or by Car
Are you ready to take a break and get on island time? Lopez Island, affectionately known as Slowpez Island, is your perfect getaway for a dialed down, relaxing adventure in the San Juan Islands. Sit back while I take you on a tour of one of my favorite places in the world.
Five Great Seattle Gardens Where You Can Enjoy the Spring Flowers
Take a Joyride and enjoy the spring flowers with five of the best gardens in the Seattle Area. Use our map to navigate your adventure.
Best Places to See Wildflowers in the Columbia River Gorge
Take a joyride through the Columbia River gorge and enjoy the spring wildflowers, learn about the region and culture, and enjoy some great wine, beer and food.
Camping, Climbing, & Coffee - A Leavenworth Adventure
This week I had the pleasure of exploring a place in Washington that I had heard about for many years, but never had the chance to actually visit. Leavenworth, Washington is a popular tourist destination and is well known among Washington natives.
Joyride: Skamania Mountain Adventure
Base your stay at the Resort at Skamania Cove or Carson Hot Springs Resort, where you can opt for a room with a private balcony hot tub - or rent an RV space!
Joyride: Explore Skamania County’s Sasquatches
In September 1969, Skamania County Sheriff Bill Closner photographed two tracks, 15½ inches long by nine inches wide, at a logging operation five miles north of town.
Joyride: Take a Walk on the Dry Side
Less than two hours from Seattle on the dry (and uncrowded) side of the mountains, Kittitas County is a perfect weekend getaway for people looking to escape the rains and crowds of Puget Sound.
Joyride: Find the Best Fall Colors
The Mountains to Sound Greenway, which stretches along the I-90 Corridor from Seattle to Ellensburg, was officially designated a National Heritage Area in 2019. The Greenway weaves together urban and wild areas, including the 15th largest metropolis in the United States, 900,000 acres of public land, and 100,000 acres of permanent private forests.
3 Amazing OHV Opportunities in Washington
With summer here, it is a great time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors - responsibly of course! Off-roading is a great activity for getting some fresh air. Check out these three great Washington OHV locales, and find countless more near you on our comprehensive OHV WA web-map.
ATV Adventures in Tahuya State Forest
Experience heart-pumping excitement as you race down trails, climb over boulders, and tour - break away from the ordinary as you travel through the forest on a quad. Get out on an ATV and enjoy the outdoors in a new way.
Snoqualmie Pass to the Columbia River
The next time you find yourself driving across Washington State, give yourself a little time to stop and explore. Each of these stops is within 5 miles of an Interstate exit so you can hop off, explore something new, and continue easily on your way.