Palouse Falls, Dayton, and Waitsburg, Washington

Sometimes even small towns have a great amount of history; Dayton, Washington is one of those places. The museums are small and the exhibits less spectacular than the big city museums, yet they offer a glimpse into local history that is often just as interesting and inspiring. And, it turns out, Dayton and Waitsburg sitContinue reading “Palouse Falls, Dayton, and Waitsburg, Washington”

Vancouver and the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge

When folks talk about visiting the Columbia River Gorge, they tend to mean the Oregon side of the river and the Historic Columbia River Highway. However, it turns out that there is a lot to do and see on the Washington side as well along the Evergreen Highway. We are assuming that you will driveContinue reading “Vancouver and the Washington Side of the Columbia River Gorge”

Wenatchee and Leavenworth, Washington

There are those magical places where you can visit over and over again and feel the excitement brimming within you on every return trip. The Bavarian Village in Leavenworth is one such place. Adding a couple of great sites in Wenatchee makes for a full weekend of fun! When to visit: most of the sitesContinue reading “Wenatchee and Leavenworth, Washington”

Spokane, Washington

The Spokane area and its rivers had long been a gathering place for area indigenous peoples before a fur trading post built here was Washington’s first long-term European settlement, which eventually led to Spokane becoming the commercial center for the Inland Northwest well into the 20th century. The city’s history is just one element thatContinue reading “Spokane, Washington”