March 20, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Life
Wildflowers aren’t the only seasonal visitors that start popping up in abundance all over the Columbia River Gorge at this time of year. The others are tourists — lots and lots of tourists. More than 3 million visit the Gorge annually, according to nonprofit group Friends of the Columbia Gorge,… Read story
March 19, 2022, 6:04am Life
Rising gas prices may discourage some travelers from packing up the car in the weeks ahead. Yet, the American road trip remains an enduring tradition and in the end can provide an affordable vacation. Here are four ways to hit the open road. Read story
March 14, 2022, 6:05am Life
The Seattle Times recently asked women of the Pacific Northwest to share their experiences with the outdoors. We received hundreds of responses that touched on themes of finding camaraderie within women-led spaces, founding organizations to bridge the gap between women in the outdoors, healing, challenges and more. Read story
March 13, 2022, 6:04am Life
As COVID-19 cases drop, mask protocols ease and more Americans venture out to beaches, theme parks and other tourist destinations, travel is bouncing back to levels not seen since the pandemic took hold, industry experts say. Read story
February 25, 2022, 6:04am Life
Many service workers have faced intense challenges these past couple of years: working in a public-facing job that ensures close contact with people and therefore a higher chance of catching COVID-19, as well as shortages and the other difficulties the pandemic has brought. Read story
February 21, 2022, 6:02am Life
To find success on the Fall River, fly anglers might be wise to fish where they don’t see the trout lingering in the crystal-clear stream. Read story
February 18, 2022, 8:20am Business
Southwest Airlines brought alcohol back to in-flight service Wednesday, nearly two years after it removed its on-board booze because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story
February 11, 2022, 7:59am Life
There are many disadvantages to working inside the hermetically sealed “closed loop” at the Beijing Olympics. The “bubble” separates reporters, athletes and Olympic staff from the real Beijing public, giving access only to venues, the media center, or the hotel. Read story
February 5, 2022, 6:04am Life
In many ways, travel in 2021 was more challenging than it was in 2020. While demand for travel returned, sufficient hospitality staffing often did not, leading to long waits at airports, hotel check-in desks and restaurants. Read story
January 31, 2022, 6:00am Life
Concerned about nightmarish traffic jams at Yosemite National Park from more than half a dozen major new construction projects, park leaders are drawing up plans that could limit the number of visitors this summer by requiring reservations for day visits. Read story
