Best trip ideas in Washington - 1889 Washington's Magazine

Saving roadside-attraction Americana for visitors to Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood written by Joni Kabana | photography by Will Austin Tucked into the quirky neighborhood of George-town in Seattle stands one of Washington’s most-beloved roadside icons: Hat ’n’ Boots. Bright, bold and unmistakably Western, this oversized cowboy hat and pair of boots have become a symbol of local nostalgia, artistic preservation and the region’s playful personality. The structures were originally built in 1954 as part of a Western-themed gas station along High-way 99. At the time, roadside attractions were a popular way to catch the attention of passing motorists. The giant hat…

BC’s Osoyoos is a place where wine grows well in the arid soils that produce merlots and cabernets as well as ice wine.

Osoyoos BC Summer Travel Guide

by 1889 Magazine

One of the best places to be outside with beer in Bellingham is Kulshan Brewing Co.’s Trackside Beer Garden.

Bellingham Washington Trip Planner

by 1889 Magazine

A handsome entry to Populus Seattle’s restaurant and bar.

Populus Seattle: Carbon-Positive Hotel

by 1889 Magazine

Seattle Ballooning’s flights launch at sunrise and sunset near Auburn.

Seattle Hot Air Balloon Ride Guide

by 1889 Magazine

View Explore Washington

Live Washington

Food | Drink | Entertainment

Assorted Lummi Island Wild Coho and Sockeye Salmon products in packaging, including cans and vacuum-sealed fillets, displayed together.

Best Washington-Made Food Products to Try

by 1889 Magazine

written by Lauren Kramer 1 WOODINVILLE WHISKEY CO.’S BARREL-AGED MAPLE SYRUP Back in 2012, Orlin Sorensen, co-founder of Woodinville Whiskey Co., started an experiment barrel-aging maple syrup in one of the whiskey barrels. “We thought it might taste like bourbon, and draw out the rich notes of vanilla, oak and warm spice, and we were right—it turned out spectacularly,” she recalled. The Grade A pure syrup, tapped from a family farm, is aged for a full year in freshly emptied bourbon barrels. The final product has a bold, complex flavor that is a great ingredient in cocktails, savory dishes, barbeque…

Creativity and COVID led to the launch of Spiva and its unusual spices.

Spiva Cooking: Bremerton’s Flavorful Spices

by 1889 Magazine

Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House

by 1889 Magazine

Elliott Bay serves as the backdrop at Old Stove Brewing Co. at Pike Place.

Washington’s Best Waterfront Breweries

by 1889 Magazine

Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Kiliii Yüyan, of Chinese and East Asian Indigenous descent, works through a cross-cultural lens, exploring how Indigenous people live in relationship with land and sea. Here, Mongolian nomadic herders in the Altai Mountains region select sheep from a flock that’s composed of a unique local breed prized across Mongolia for its dense, soft wool and excellent meat. One reason the herders are trying to add more of this local breed into their flocks is to reduce the number of goats in their herds, and reduce the grazing pressure on the land.

Kiliii Yüyan on Indigenous Knowledge and the Future of Conservation

by 1889 Magazine

View Live Washington

Think Washington

Innovation | Architecture | Ideas

South Pacific County Technical Rescue members participate in a rescue drill near Long Beach.

South Pacific County Technical Rescue Helps Keep Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula Safe

by 1889 Magazine

written by Daniel O’Neil The ocean waters off the Long Beach Peninsula often look inviting in summer, especially for those who rarely see such a body of water. But the infinitely beautiful Pacific Ocean can be deceiving. Its currents, frigid temperatures and enormity prove deadly for those who do not understand or respect these waters. Fortunately, a group of trained volunteers in south Pacific County provides a rapid response to beachgoers in distress while also promoting a safer understanding of the risks here at land’s end. South Pacific County Technical Rescue formed in 1978 as a volunteer cliff rescue team,…

Cheef Williams (right), 18, and Alchemy Skateboarding Executive Director Taylor Woodruff skate the half-pipe at Alchemy Skateboarding in Tacoma.

Tacoma Nonprofit Alchemy Skateboarding Uses Skateboarding to Empower Youth

by 1889 Magazine

Where a cowboy poet finds his inspiration.

Cowboy Poet Dick Warwick Finds Inspiration in the Palouse

by Aaron

North Cascades Institute program participants take to the water for a guided exploration of Diablo Lake in the institute’s Big Canoe.

North Cascades Institute Inspires Stewards

by Aaron

Tattoo artist Susan Webber in her studio space at The Missing Piece Tattoo in Spokane.

Spokane Tattoo Artist’s Journey of Renewal

by Aaron

View Think Washington

eat + stay + play

view the listings

Lake Quinault Lodge

Lake Quinault Lodge is a destination where guests can disconnect from the modern world to enjoy outdoor adventure, lakeside accommodations and a historic charming lodge.

Sun Mountain Lodge

Luxury lodge nestled at the base of the North Cascades ripe with outdoor adventures.

Make your nearcation in Lakewood, WA—enjoy outdoor fun without going far.

City of Lakewood

In Lakewood, WA, you don't have to go far to get away. Featuring seven lakes, including the largest natural lake in Pierce County, you're invited to go swimming, fishing, or boating. But the fun doesn't end on the water.

Visit Huntington Beach, California

Why a trip to Huntington Beach, CA will surprise and delight you. Sun, surf, and sand. Beach vibes and a laid-back lifestyle. If you want to put a pin in a city that best represents iconic California, all signs point to Huntington Beach — which rightfully touts itself as Surf