Spring is an invitation to chasing waterfalls here in Washington state. Washington is known for its unique forests and plunging waterfalls, so, you might as well get out there and chase some waterfalls. There...
A couples’ getaway close to home
Kirkland is the perfect destination for a one-night mini-vacation away from Joint Base...
Virtual-reality experience now open at Point Defiance
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's new, state-of-the-art Ocean Explorer Virtual Reality...
Japanese-style pod hotel is a value stay in Canada
It is peak season in Whistler, British Columbia, one of the top North American ski resorts....
Outdoors
Check the Northern Lights off your bucket list
Now that you are living in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska is a surprisingly easy destination to get to. One of the big-bucket list items is a trip to see the Northern Lights, and a great location to experience this natural phenomenon is in...
Outdoors
Fun outdoor winter activities in the area
Snowfall is massive in the Cascade and Olympic mountains and the foothills surrounding them. Fun activities to do in the snow include winter hiking, sledding, snow shoeing, and riding snow machines. With the proper equipment and warm clothes,...
Travel
A taste of the Ukraine near Mount Rainier
Anatoliy Zaika, owner of the Paradise Village Lodge near Mount Rainier, is a man with a dream. A huge fan of the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, he purchased the lodge as a family business, and to bring a bit of his homeland -- the Ukraine -- to...
Travel
Hells Canyon -- a scenic wonder without the crowds
Two quaint little towns, Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington, are nestled on the banks of the Snake River and serve as the gateway to Hells Canyon. Lesser known than its more famous cousin, the Grand Canyon, it is stunning in its natural...
Travel
Explore Port Townsend’s maritime charm
At just under two hours by car along winding highways through rural country and forest scenery, Port Townsend is an easy access gateway from Tacoma.
It's not Elizabeth Lord's first time receiving accolades from Weekly Volcano readers, having won...
It's a tie. And rightfully so, because the theaters our readers chose as best in Olympia are two...
They might be plays and they might be short stories or works in progress, but whatever they are,...
When Chris Serface became managing artistic director of Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) May 1, 2013,...
With the launch of McMenamins Elks Temple in May, downtown Tacoma saw the re-opening of a civic...