Eileen Istvan

NW summer music festivals: The Summer Meltdown

One of the best parts about summer is the festivals and concerts. A weekend filled with music, friends and camping ends up feeling like a week long vacation from all the fun experienced. If you haven’t been to...

NW summer music festivals: The Space Rock Mountain Melt

For those looking for a bit more adventure in their camping trips this summer check out the Space Rock Mountain Melt Music Festival coming up on August 29th in Zigzag, Oregon. Located in Zigzag at the Skyway Bar & Grill...

NW summer music festivals: The Jefferson State Music Festival and Food Drive

If you’re ready for a road trip, you better make the Jefferson State Music Festival one of your stops. Located in Grants Pass, Oregon, this festival is a two-day event on August 21st and 22nd that features...

Fort Worden State Park offers camping, woodcarving classes and historical experience

Washington State Parks tend to have plenty to offer in terms of recreation for the outdoor enthusiast. Fort Worden State Park sets itself apart however as this historical military fort has been transformed into a campground, conference center, recreational park...

Donations from vehicle tab payments to fund Washington State Parks

Washington taxpayers hope for the best when it comes to their tax money going to a worthy cause. Many of us may like to choose exactly where it goes. The Washington State Department of Licensing is giving drivers that option...

Whistler and other areas of British Columbia ravaged by wildfire

If you were thinking of heading up into the pristine wilderness of British Columbia this weekend you may want to make sure your destination isn’t affected by recent wildfire. The Seattle Times reported that there are more than...

Cool weather camping near Seattle: Fort Casey State Park

As many of us on the west side are sick of the heat, campers may have their eyes trained to the coast this weekend for an escape to cooler temperatures. The only problem is, there is only so much camping...

Recent Chelan wildfire contained leaving weekend camping unaffected

As of today Lake Chelan is still open for camping and tourism despite recent wildfire activity according to a press release by Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.A fire that was caused by a lightening strike on Tuesday, July 28...

First come first served camping at Conconully State Park

If you’re sick of the heat, which many of us on the west side of the Cascades are, then try heading to a large body of water this weekend. One of the problems with a quick decision to...

Get out and get up to Canada for rafting and camping

There’s no doubt that Washington State is one of the best states in the country for out door recreation and camping. But does it get better for us? Yes it does for the simple fact we are so...

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