Updated:04/19/23Washington Where? When planning for a summer vacation, Washington, D.C. probably pops up in the initial conversation before the state of Washington. Which is a shame. As great a vacation destination as the D.C. is, the state of Washington can be even better. From the looming magnificence of Mt. Rainier appearing in the distance from…
Updated:11/29/20So Much To Do In Seattle There is a lot to do in Seattle so we’ve narrowed down the list here of the top 10+ things you must see and do in Seattle while you visit! Watch in New York Times Video Find websites, phone numbers, and locations for the places you see in the…
Updated:10/7/16Washington State Coastline Along the Washington State coastline adventure abounds on both land and sea, be it birding or whale watching, kite flying or winter storm watching, horseback riding or clam digging. Abundant oysters and fish are the freshest anywhere, whether you catch them yourself or just order them in a restaurant. And remember to…
Updated:11/18/21Visit The Olympic National Park in Washington State This adventure is more aptly named “water, water every where.” You could not possibly find an itinerary anywhere in the world that covers more different wonderful ways to experience water and wildlife than this one…it’s that unique! You will sea kayak, whitewater raft, observe the Orca ,…
Updated:10/4/24Amazing Sights Touring Washington Volcanoes In ancient Pacific Northwest Native American lore, Klickitat (Mt. Adams, 12,276 feet) battled with Wiyeast (Mt. Hood, 11.245 feet) for the hand of the beautiful maiden Loo wit (Mt. St. Helens, 8,366 feet). Klickitat and Wiyeast would battle by shooting great walls of flame miles into the sky. Finally, the…
Updated:11/29/20The Mountain Loop Six Days Around Mount Rainier National Park The undisputed Queen of all mountains in Washington is Mt. Rainier. Tahoma to the natives, this volcano at 14,411 feet is not only the tallest peak in Washington, it is a living god to all those who have lived beneath her for centuries. 10,000 years…
Updated:01/17/18North Cascades Cities and Towns: A Acme Alger Allen Appleyard Ardenvoir Arlington B Bellingham Bellingham Webcams Big Lake Birch Bay Blaine Bow Brewster Bridgeport Brier Bryant Burlington C Carlton Cashmere Cathcart Chelan Chelan Falls Chesaw Cle Elum Clear Lake Clearview Clipper Coles Corner Colville Confederated Tribes Colville Indian Agency Conconully Concrete Conway Custer D Darrington…
Updated:03/5/20Suggested Palouse Day Trip from Spokane Washington From the Spokane Visitors Center The Palouse Praire landscape is laid out a patchwork quilt. Waves of color are in a landscape of green and gold fields covering rolling hills reached by back-country roads. The colors morph from season to season, but the rippling effect never changes. As…
Updated:01/18/18Western Loop Tours of Washington and Oregon Use this western loop tours itinerary of Washington and Oregon as a guide for planning your trip to the Pacific Northwest. You’ll find resources and contacts throughout the Washington State Tours website. For group tour planners these itineraries are listed with the following group tour sizes. S –…
Updated:03/22/16Lewis and Clark Tour From Portland These two choices of a Lewis and Clark tour begin either in Portland Oregon or in Seattle Washington. For group tour planners these itineraries are listed with the following group tour sizes. S – 14 passengers or less M – 14-36 passengers L – 36-55 passengers or more (SML)…
Updated:04/3/12Higher and Dryer Loop from Spokane, 6 Days This itinerary starts in Spokane and covers the Gateway, Columbia Plateau, North Cascades and Wine Country regions in 6 days. (SML) – 552 miles/ 888.4 km Group Sizes S – 14 passengers or less M – 14-36 passengers L – 36-55 passengers or more Day one: Arrive…
Updated:10/7/167-Day Scenic Washington Coast Tour From Portland to Seattle (SML) – 673 miles/ 1083 km Day 1 of the Washington Coast Tour Portland to Quinault via Astoria Arrive at Portland International Airport I-5 North to Kelso; Hwy West to Longview; Hwy 433 South to Hwy 30 West to Astoria; North on Hwy 101 to Aberdeen…
Updated:11/18/21Cruise Seattle and the Scenic Cascades Loop Tour Day one: Arrival in Seattle for this Cascade Loop Tour. Spend the evening on your own enjoying the many fine restaurants in the area. Overnight accommodations are provided at the Executive Pacific Plaza Hotel. Day two: Begin the day with an included continental breakfast in the hotel’s…
Updated:10/7/16Snohomish Tours – Snohomish County Washington Below are some carefully crafted Snohomish Tours to use for planning your individual trip including Snohomish County or useful for planing larger group travel. – Created by the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau for Washington State Tours. Jump to itinerary: Little Bit of Everything – One Day Eco-Techno Tour –…
Updated:11/10/21Tour Washington with Northwest Country Style Inns Day one: Seattle to Bainbridge Island Arrive Seattle and take the Washington State Ferry for 35-minute trip to Bainbridge Island. Visit Bainbridge Winery, walk to Historic downtown Winslow with over 100 Specialty Shops, Restaurants, and Art Galleries. Accommodation at The Marshal Suites Day two: Bainbridge Island to Anacortes…
Updated:11/29/20Rafting Cascade Loop of Washington State Driving the Cascade Loop in Washington is stunning. Rafting the Cascade Loop it is breathtaking. This is a wondrous eight-day journey that has just the right mix of hard adventure and soft landings. Raft the four best rivers, learn of Chinook Salmon and see for yourself why they are…
Updated:04/19/23 Pacific northwest highlights tour with San Juan Islands and Seattle Day one of San Juan Islands and Seattle: Upon arrival in Seattle, meet your motor coach for transfer to your hotel. En-route you’ll enjoy the lively pace of Seattle’s pike place market. Thrill to the toss of fresh salmon as the market’s “fish jugglers”…
Updated:10/7/16Day one Olympics and San Juan Islands Arrive SeaTac check in at the Holiday Inn & Suites Federal Way Optional Seattle walking tour Tillicum Village for dinner Back to Holiday Inn & Suites for overnight Day two Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Grays Harbor, approx 2 hour drive. Grays County for historic tour of…
Updated:01/18/18 River Rafting and Wine Tour of Washington Itinerary Day One Arrive at Sea-Tac Airport Stay overnight in Seattle Hotel Dinner at Tillicum Village Day Two Travel over Stevens Pass on Highway 2, and spend the day in Cashmere visiting Aplets & Cotlets candy factory, and the Pioneer History Museum. Spend some time in Wenatchee…
Updated:11/29/20This tour itinerary offers an excellent “Northern Exposure Tour” of Washington. Designed for group tours, it is still an excellent itinerary to use for planning a drive trip through Washington State. Day one: Saturday Motor coach Until Summit of Snoqualmie – Hesselgrave Arrive Sea-Tac and transport to Holiday Inn Select, Sea-Tac to executive lounge for…
