Marchesi Vineyards: A Complete Visitor Guide

If you’re building a wine trip around Marchesi Vineyards, you’ve picked one of the more distinctive stops in Hood River wine country. Franco Marchesi opened the winery to bring the wines of his native Piedmont to the Columbia Gorge, and it’s become one of the few places in the Pacific Northwest where you can get […]

Marchesi Vineyards: A Complete Visitor Guide

If you’re building a wine trip around Marchesi Vineyards, you’ve picked one of the more distinctive stops in Hood River wine country. Franco Marchesi opened the winery to bring the wines of his native Piedmont to the Columbia Gorge, and it’s become one of the few places in the Pacific Northwest where you can get […]

Wine Tasting at San Juan Vineyards

A vacation to San Juan Island is about relaxing in the fresh island air—strolls on the beach, kayaking, and relaxing with a good book. However, these activities are all better with a little wine, and San Juan Vineyards is a lovely place to start. Set back in the idyllic countryside, this local winery is a […]

Summer Wine Tasting at Madrone Cellars

One of our favorite hidden gems in Friday Harbor is Madrone Cellars. This award-winning winery and cidery is one of the best reasons to stay a little longer on San Juan Island, and in summer, when the outdoor wine garden is in full swing and the island is at its most lush and golden, it’s […]

Summer Wine Tasting at Madrone Cellars

One of our favorite hidden gems in Friday Harbor is Madrone Cellars. This award-winning winery and cidery is one of the best reasons to stay a little longer on San Juan Island, and in summer, when the outdoor wine garden is in full swing and the island is at its most lush and golden, it’s […]

Day Trip: The Best Things to Do in Poulsbo, Washington

If you’d like to head off-island for a day trip during your stay, it doesn’t have to involve the ferry. There are many exciting things to do in Poulsbo, WA, just a quick 20-minute drive up the island’s main 305 highway and over the Agate Pass Bridge. The city of Poulsbo sits along the shores […]

Updated: The Best Things to Do in Poulsbo, Washington

If you’d like to head off-island for a day trip during your stay, it doesn’t have to involve the ferry. There are many exciting things to do in Poulsbo, WA, just a quick 20-minute drive up the island’s main 305 highway and over the Agate Pass Bridge. The city of Poulsbo sits along the shores […]