If you're looking for a weekend getaway, especially if you're an outdoor enthusiast, look no further than Camano Island. Located a two hour drive from JBLM, it's possible to do a day trip, but, if able, it's...
Spring road trip on the Oregon coast
Driving out to Florence for a springtime getaway is an Oregon tradition. As the days get...
Virtual-reality experience now open at Point Defiance
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium's new, state-of-the-art Ocean Explorer Virtual Reality...
Small communities, packed with exploration!
If you're in search of exploring outside the hub of Downtown Olympia, we recommend soaking in...
Travel
A couples’ getaway close to home
Kirkland is the perfect destination for a one-night mini-vacation away from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), and a well-planned Saturday night stay maximizes your time and minimizes traffic.
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...
Outdoors
Top nine hidden adventures for 2021
Whether you're the type who makes resolutions or not, the new year is an ideal time to think about goals and plans. To make sure you get your much-needed doses of natural wellness on the Oregon Coast, don't forget to schedule getaways onto your...
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.
When Chris Serface became managing artistic director of Tacoma Little Theatre (TLT) May 1, 2013,...
It's not Elizabeth Lord's first time receiving accolades from Weekly Volcano readers, having won...
With the launch of McMenamins Elks Temple in May, downtown Tacoma saw the re-opening of a civic...
They might be plays and they might be short stories or works in progress, but whatever they are,...
It's a tie. And rightfully so, because the theaters our readers chose as best in Olympia are two...