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Pine needles vs. Space Needle: These Seattle-bound travelers took a detour We opted for a trip around the Olympic Peninsula while a COVID surge gripped the city. We’re so glad we did. By Diane Bair Globe Correspondent,Updated May 19, 2021, 2:44 p.m. Email to a Friend Ruby Beach, fronting the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, is one of the most-photographed beaches on the West Coast. Stop at any of the beaches on this string — they’re all eerily beautiful.Diane Bair This was meant to be a girlfriend’s getaway to Seattle. But as the flight grew near (our first post-va...

Epic glaciers, giant trees and wildernesses that time forgot: Jaw-dropping pictures of all 63 of America's stunning national parks We invite you to scroll down and go on an armchair odyssey across 52.2million acres of pristine nature The voyage will go south of the equator, above the Arctic circle, to towering volcanoes and epic glaciers  Some of the parks are so remote you need a plane or helicopter to reach them - one is bigger than Switzerland

Introducing Washington's national parks Lonely Planet Editors 26 February 2021 Washington is blessed with some of the most rugged, diverse scenery in the lower 48 states. With snow capped peaks rarely seen on this scale outside Alaska, ragged coasts strewn with timber stripped by the waves, pin-drop quiet forests, and active stratovolcanoes right in the backyard of the Evergreen State's major metros, there's nowhere else quite like it. So it should come as no surprise that Washington is home to three national parks, each of which contains some of the state's best natural areas and unique ecos...

The 13 best beaches in Washington Lonely Planet Editors 22 February 2021 Washington's wild, windy, winsome beaches offer everything from swimming, surfing, and beachcombing to hiking and lighthouses © Getty Images Washington state's wild, windy, and winsome beaches have been carved for centuries by the steady thrum of the Pacific against the ancient headlands. That means locals and visitors alike can enjoy a mix of sand, stone and sea stacks pressed against thick swaths of rainforest that look much as they have since before European settlers disturbed the indigenous Hoh, Makah, Qu...

Please note:  As recommended by Washington’s health officials, gatherings of any kind and unessential travel in the state is not recommended at this time. Please adhere to COVID-19 health and safety measures, including proper physical distancing and frequent handwashing. If you are sick, please stay home. When you’re caught up in the daily grind, it’s easy to forget the simple pleasure of just driving somewhere on your own time, in your own way. No gridlock or fighting for downtown parking spots; just a car, a destination, and a driver. Well, no more: It’s time to take back your sens...