Washington is having a moment. From Seattle's waterfront energy to Spokane's sports weekends and the Tri Cities' river life, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest travel years the state has ...

“Crisp air, vibrant leaves, and a bountiful harvest put Washington's Yakima Valley on fall bucket lists.” That’s the opening sentence of a listing for our community in the USA Today's "10 Best ...

Don't panic over hantavirus. Doctors' orders.There's no question that the terms used around the outbreak triggered unwelcome memories: quarantine, isolation, contact... Why Mexico resorts are becoming ...

Fall has officially arrived, and Washington state has one of the best regions in the United States for autumn tourism, according to a new nationwide ranking. Yakima Valley in Central Washington was ...

YAKIMA VALLEY, Yakima County — Washington’s wildflower connoisseurs anxiously await summer snowmelt so they can frolic in alpine meadows with their favorite budding beauties. But for a springtime ...

As the dark winter gloom sets in around Western Washington, the urge to escape the wind and rain and 4 p.m. sunsets can become oppressive. While places like Hawaii, California and Cabo San Lucas ...

In October I shared economic related forecasts and trends for the coming year. This month I looked past the data and searched for societal trends affecting travel and the decision-making process in ...