autumn color

Photo of the week: Vineyards

The vineyards around the Willamette Valley, the Rogue River valley, and up and down the Columbia River Gorge, and up around the Lake Chelan area all are favorites for wine tasting all summer long. Relaxing on a patio, glass of wine in hand, with views overlooking the vineyard is a… Read More

Photo of the Week: Mt Hood

Photo of the Week: Mt Hood

Autumn in the Northwest. Snow capped mountains. Golden trees. Cool sunny days. Room to roam.

Favorite Autumn Photos

It is getting close to the time when the trees light up with beautiful Autumnal colors. It is the time of year most of us look forward to – seeing the Pacific Northwest in a long procession of ever-changing colors of gold, orange, and red set against a backdrop of… Read More

Photo of the Week: Mount Hood in Autumn

Photo of the Week: Mount Hood in Autumn

What a stunning photo of Mt. Hood! This Autumn view was captured by Columbia River Gorge resident Cate Hotchkiss and looks almost like an oil painting in its perfection.

Bonair Winery

Bonair Winery

Every Wednesday, Best of the Northwest spotlights a different winery on our Instagram page for #WineryWednesday. This week’s spotlight was on Bonair Winery in Zillah, WA in the Yakima Valley wine region. The Yakima Valley enjoys a perfect climate for growing grapes with its long, sunny summers, predictable rainfall, and… Read More

Leavenworth Washington Autumn Leaf Festival and Parade