Travelers in 2026 are increasingly seeking the \u2018sweet spot\u2019\u2014destinations that offer stunning scenery without the crushing crowds of peak season. By targeting specific shoulder months in ...

Washington's Methow Valley is perfect for hitting the slopes or watching the snow fly Chimney smoke rises straight into the sky without a breath of wind to ruffle it. A dappled gray horse, wearing a ...

In 2026, the travel landscape is shifting away from over-visited hotspots toward remote, resilient valleys that offer authentic cultural immersion and breathtaking natural beauty. Whether you're ...

More than 300,000 acres of public land in the Methow Valley would be permanently off-limits to mining under legislation proposed Wednesday by U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. The goal of ...

Eastern Washington has the region's best cross-country ski centers _ hands down. The ski trail system in the Methow Valley, on the east side of the north Cascades, is world class. Besides having 150 ...

People travel from all over Washington to explore this tiny but mighty town, where mountain views, Old West charm, and ...

The Methow Valley starts at the east end of the Cascades, at the headwaters of the Methow River. It includes the towns of Twisp and Winthrop, as well as the unincorporated community of Mazama.

A large tract of land known for its cross-country skiing trails will be sold this spring. The question remains, however, to whom? The 1,500-acre Sunny M Ranch in the Methow Valley has for decades been ...

Between the towns of Winthrop and Mazama in the Methow Valley, a unique mixed-income housing community is taking shape. The community sits in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountain Range and ...

Before the snow arrives, outdoor enthusiasts might find their way to the Methow Valley’s spectacular scenery—a mix of graceful dales, mellow ridges and brilliant sunshine. Well known for cross-country ...

Scattered across a 125-mile trail network near the US-Canadian border lie enough adrenaline-charged moments to make the most experienced powder hounds grip tightly to their ski poles. Visceral, low ...

At the confluence of the Chewuch and Methow rivers, Winthrop, Wash., grew up as a mining community. When opening of the North Cascades Highway brought tourists in the 1970s, the Okanogan County town ...