Northwest Weekend

Northwest Weekend: Visit Ellensburg for Clear Skies, Quiet Trails

Visit Ellensburg for lovely shoulder-season hiking, open skies and a peaceful respite | by Jonathan Shipley

Northwest Weekend: San Juan Islands Island Get Away

Spend a weekend hiking; watching for whales and enjoying the food and drink in the San Juan Islands | by Rachel Wood and Brandon Fralic

Hike. Paddle. Repeat.

Discover the best of the Pacific Northwest on an adventure cruise | by Cassandra Overby

A Snowy Adventure

Ski or snowshoe to Tahoma huts for a wintery getaway | by Heath Jones, Mount Tahoma Trails Association volunteer

Northwest Weekend: Mazama

Mazama is an ideal jumping-off point for camping and hiking in the North Cascades | by Lindsay Leffelman

Northwest Weekend: Port Townsend

Visit the charming peninsula for year-round camping, lots of hiking options and a glimpse into the military history of the Northwest | by Jessi Loerch

Northwest Weekend: Long Beach

Southwest Washington is a bright destination for hikes, craft beer and plenty of stunning ocean views | by Rachel Wood and Brandon Fralic

Hike Hut to Hut on the Sunshine Coast

Along the rugged coastline between Howe Sound and the coastal mountain range of British Columbia, hikers come from all over the world to check out the Sunshine Coast Trail. Established in 1992, the trail traverses 112 miles (180 km) with 13 rustic huts. It’s the longest hut-to-hut trail in Canada and it offers old growth, views of the Salish Sea and lovely lakes | by Rachel Wood

Camp, Hike and Relax in Roslyn

Enjoy a weekend of pick-your-own adventures near Roslyn | by Kari Lutcavich

Northwest Weekend: Winter Retreats

From the blustery Olympic Peninsula to snowy Eastern Washington, a stay at a cozy, rustic lodge is the perfect way to warm up and relax after spending a frosty day snowshoeing at Mount Rainier, skiing in the Methow Valley or beachcombing along the coast. | by Brandon Fralic & Rachel Wood

Your Guide to Hikers' Favorite Places to Eat After a Hike

Where to go for the best after-trail eats | by Charlie Lieu

Northwest Weekend: Whidbey Island

Take a trip to one of the Puget Sound's most unique islands | by Jonathan Shipley