Travel & Resorts

With its terrific summer and fall weather and variety of golf courses, Central Washington is a nice drive from all of the major Northwest cities and will leave you feeling like you are in another part of the country.
The mountains, snaking rivers, pristine air, golden vistas and plenty of delicious wines, you can’t go wrong [...]

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Walla Walla, Washington, is no stranger to new vintages.
The once-sleepy hamlet in the southeastern corner of the state has become one of the premier wine destinations in the United States.
But if you were looking to pair fine public-access golf with wine touring and tasting, the pickings were slim. The uncorking [...]

Crooked River: The fifth hole along the river gets your attention
At Crooked River, the fifth hole is perhaps one of the most dynamic golf holes you will come across. There’s a great view and a tough shot. The dogleg left hole, a 260-yard par-4, may not seem intimidating on the scorecard, but from the tee [...]

The Pacific Northwest, like the rest of the nation, is experiencing the popularity of recreational vehicles and the opportunity to park them right at the golf course
Retirees may be the best-known recreation vehicle (RV) enthusiasts, but the RV traveler is getting younger—from an average age of 67 a few years ago to less than [...]

The Olympic Peninsula has millions of visitors each year from all parts of the globe as the reputation for a scenic wonderland is well known around the world.
The Olympic National Park is loaded with natural wonders, as are the surrounding areas and ocean beaches.

Alderbrook Golf Club is set in a classic Northwest wooded setting in Union, Washington. With a well-maintained and challenging golf course, Alderbrook should be on everyone’s list of must-play courses.
Alderbrook is a member-owned course, but is also open to the public. So everyone can enjoy its scenic views of the Olympic Mountains on the golf [...]

The Olympic Mountains deflect the rain clouds around the city of Sequim, making the Cedars at Dungeness one of the driest courses in Western Washington – an average of 13-15 inches of rain per year. With an 18-hole layout measuring over 6,400 yards, Dungeness is protected by sprawling bunkers and narrow approaches to elevated [...]

Port Ludlow was named as one of the top five public courses in Washington by Golf Magazine. Its 18 holes are divided into two 9-hole courses named Tide and Timber, each features scenic views, dense forests and natural surroundings.
With a quaint inn, restaurant, spa and full service marina, the resort offers something for everyone.

Discovery Bay Golf Club sits on a secluded 200-acre point above Discovery Bay, just outside the city of Port Townsend, Washington.
Formally known as Chevy Chase, the second nine was designed by Mike Asmundson prior to him becoming the owner of the course. The two nines are vastly different; the original nine is contained in the [...]

Port Townsend Golf Course is a nine-hole course, a short distance from downtown Port Townsend. The course has a lot of history and is popular with locals and visitors. A challenging layout with several elevation changes that will test your game. The rates are affordable and the deck is inviting after a round of golf.

Lakeland Village, located in Allyn, Washington, offers 27 holes of golf with three different nines.
With numerous ponds, gaping bunkers and majestic views of the Olympics and Mount Rainier, ardent golfers will appreciate the scenic driving ranges, practice chipping, bunker areas and the well-groomed putting greens.
In addition to a gourmet restaurant, cafe and espresso bar, the [...]

Established in 1971 and located in a retirement community in Sequim, SunLand Golf and Country Club winds through huge fir, cedar and spruce trees and is well protected with numerous bunkers and ponds. The course features tight fairways and above average greens, and is relatively flat with narrow fairways surrounded by trees and houses. [...]

SkyRidge Golf Course and Golf Learning Center located in Sequim promotes golf carts 365 days a year. Don’t be mislead though, the course is flat and easy to walk. Always in pristine condition, SkyRidge has four sets of tees and will test golfers of all levels as well as offer many variations of each hole. [...]

Bayshore Golf Course sits on the shores of Oakland Bay near the city of Shelton, Washington. The nine-hole course was built in 1948 and is open to the public. The course stretches just over 3000 yards and is a par 36. With affordable green fees ($20-$24), the course is a popular stop for anyone going [...]