Mt. Rainier looms large in the hearts of Northwestern residents. On a clear day, the beautiful, hulking monolith can be seen from just about anywhere. At the height of summer, lucky travelers and locals alike make a pilgrimage to her flower-flanked trails for the kind of relaxation, fresh air, and peace that only comes with a walk in a quiet, magnificently wild place. We’ll set out on foot for an easy 3.5-mile loop to experience Mt. Rainier National Park’s magic.
There’s only one way to follow up that type of transcendental human experience – wine tasting. There’s no better place than Washington State’s steadily ascending wine region, the Yakima Valley. Euro-American settlers brought wine grapes to the state in the mid-1800s; Washington’s residents have worked hard on their wines ever since. Today, a new winery opens every 15 days! We partner with wineries that paint a beautiful picture of this rich heritage; we’ll visit two excellent winemakers east of the tallest mountain in Washington!
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