Washington Wine Launches New Website and Mobile App for August Wine Month Map My WA Wine will enhance the way consumers experience Washington wine The Washington State Wine Commission kicked off Washington Wine Month today by launching a brand-new website for the state’s wine industry, along with the innovative “Map My WA Wine” mobile app.…
August is here, and it is the best time to visit Napa Valley. August to October is Napa Valley's peak tourist season and also the region's harvest season. But, regardless of when you plan your Napa vacation, you'll find plenty of things to do. And one of the most anticipated activities when you set your foot…
Goose Gap is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area! The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region. The Goose Gap AVA contains a total of 8,129 acres. It is wholly located within the Yakima Valley AVA.…
Washington Wine Country Adds Two American Viticultural Areas! Washington wine country has two new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rules for White Bluffs and The Burn of Columbia Valley, in the month of June, to officially define them each as designated wine grape-growing regions.…
Taste Washington 2021 Wraps Up with a Plan to Resume in Person Next Year Taste Washington and Taste Washington Wine Month kept the spirit of the annual wine and food festival alive in 2021 by offering an array of monthlong programs centered around wineries, restaurants, and hotels. While this year’s weekly themes pivoted from the…
The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR Honorable Mention, Portland’s new premier destination celebrating the legacy and culture of sports, is proud to announce the opening of Unlisted, a hidden speakeasy discreetly located within the iconic Benson Hotel. Designed as an inmate extension of the Honorable Mention experience, Unlisted offers a refined, late-night atmosphere that blends elevated cocktails, curated music, and a Continue Reading
Where To Play This Easter in Seattle, Portland, Bend & Boise: Spring Events & Local Picks As spring settles into the Pacific Northwest, Easter arrives with that familiar mix of fresh blooms, community gatherings, and family-forward celebration. Across Seattle, Portland, Bend, and Boise, the holiday takes shape in egg hunts that fill parks, festivals that bring neighborhoods together, and traditions Continue Reading
Boise greets you at 2,840 feet with big-sky light, a walkable downtown, and the Boise River glinting just steps from your hotel. Ten minutes from the airport and you’re already on the Greenbelt, passing cyclists, Basque cafés, and public art. Idaho’s capital has quietly become one of the West’s most compelling small cities — grounded, creative, and always a little Continue Reading
Accessible via Redmond Airport, Central Oregon is framed by pines, peaks, and the Deschutes River. While we’ll call it Central Oregon, the heartbeat of this region sits squarely in Bend, with Redmond and Sunriver rounding out the experience just minutes away. March here is a study in contrasts. You can ski Mt. Bachelor in the morning and sip a craft Continue Reading
With Sea-Tac International Airport serving more than 30 domestic and international airlines, Seattle is one of the most accessible gateways in the West. Light rail connects the airport to downtown in under 40 minutes. Once you arrive, the city unfolds in distinct neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Queen Anne to Ballard. In March, winter begins to soften. The days stretch Continue Reading