2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (653+ words) Summer has arrived, so summer trips are underway. Whether driving just a few towns over, across the state or even farther, the classic road trip is a hallmark of summer. But traveling in a vehicle comes with caveats. Riding by…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (595+ words) It seems serene today, but in the early 1900s U.S. defense planners worried about an attack that could catch Seattle defenseless. This was part of the solution. As you drive north out of the bustling West Coast metropolis of Seattle, Washington's beauty…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (324+ words) Ferry riders are free to move about the vessel -- unless they're on a leash and walking on all fours. Washington State Ferries is updating their pet policy aboard ferry vessels ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, according to the agency....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (714+ words) Hop in a boat and sail up to this peaceful little getaway, with waterfront camping and all the quiet you need to escape for a long weekend. Marooned in the Salish Sea between Vancouver and Seattle lie the San Juan…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1589+ words) Washington, D.C. is famous for its Smithsonian museums, but beyond those well-known institutions the city hides several lesser-known museums worth exploring. Washington, D.C. is not only the center of American politics — it's also one of America's central hubs for museums. Specifically, Washington's…...