I’m no stranger to Leavenworth, as many of my followers know. Being born and raised in the Bavarian village, I’ve got some deep insight to the ins and outs of this place that’s hard to beat. Staying for a week, a few days, or just a day trip, there’s something for everyone in this post. …
I’d like to think my exploration of Whidbey Island wasn’t that unlike that of the island’s namesake – sailing master Joseph Whidbey. While his most treasured find was Deception Pass, my finds were undoubtedly more plentiful and included nearly a dozen delicious restaurants, countless friendly locals, and endless stellar viewpoints. This delicious destination is one …
Where towering centuries-old forests meet the snow-capped peak of Mount Rainier is where I chose to spend a sunny week in May in search of yet another delicious destination. Yes, you read that right: A sunny week in May! And while the food was, indeed, delicious, it was the landscape there that I found the …
Picture yourself in a deep canyon surrounded by basalt cliffs rising thousands of feet above the sparkling waters of the Yakima river. Add to this image a healthy dose of outdoor adventure out your front door. Next, fancy sitting on a sun-filled deck with a mouth-watering filet of fresh salmon on your plate – prepared …
Drive east across southeastern Washington to where the rolling Columbia River meets the Snake and Yakima rivers and you’ll find my latest delicious destination. Tri-Cities has been on my radar for years, but I hadn’t had the opportunity to dig any deeper than making a quick stop in the past. I gave the sage folks …