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The 150-acre wonderland, the former home of a timber magnate and his wife, is a beautiful place to visit in any season.

By Sara Bruestle

When road tripping in America, there’s just one rule to live by: get off the interstate. The only exception might be if you’re in a hurry, but then, when you’re road tripping you should never be in a hurry.

Thousands will visit the annual flower fest that kicks off Saturday and runs through April. Here are some tips.

Heybrook Ridge Trail packs stunning views and a moss-covered forest in a 3.3 mile round-trip package.

Canyon Creek Cabins offer a cozy hideaway on an acre of riverfront property.

It’s never a sure bet whether Seattle will be able to celebrate a white Christmas, but that doesn’t stop Pacific Northwesterners from putting on magnificent festivities every year.

Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves, one of Snohomish County’s most popular nature destinations, about 20 miles east of Granite Falls, offers an experience well worth the journey.

’Tis the season for ghoulies and ghosties and things that go bump in the night. And what better way to get into Halloween spirit than to visit a place known for housing the undead?

The 72-acre nature preserve has sculptures and sacred spaces. “It is contemplative, peaceful and magical.”