Lara Dunning, Author at Small Town Washington

Win Two Tickets for Deception Pass Tours One-Hour Jet Boat Ride!

GiveawaysBy Lara Dunning August 15, 2018 14 Comments

Deception Pass Bridge is Washington State’s most photographed bridge, and the jet boat ride on Deception Pass Tours takes you under and through the bridge! I’ve been on the tour several times, and it is a unique and fun way to experience Deception Pass State Park. Along the way, you’ll learn about the bootleggers on…

Anacortes Kayak Tours: A Fun Half-Day Kayak Tour in Anacortes, Washington

AnacortesBy Lara Dunning August 12, 2018 10 Comments

Kayaking in the Pacific Northwest is often at the top of travelers bucket lists, and there are many places along the coast to rent kayaks or go on a kayak tour. The place to kayak in the small town of Anacortes, Washington is with Anacortes Kayak Tours. They have been in business for over 15…

New Article: “How to Spend the Day and Night at Fort Casey” at Whidbey Camano Islands

Whidbey IslandBy Lara Dunning August 8, 2018 4 Comments

Do you want to visit a historic fort and also stay the night? You can at Fort Casey on Whidbey Island. This fort has bunkers to explore, beaches to stroll, a lighthouse tower to climb, and tours that take you behind the scenes. For lodging, there is seaside camping and former military housing. In my article…

River Run Inn: Scenic and Serene Accommodations in Winthrop, Washington

Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Pet-friendly, WinthropBy Lara Dunning August 5, 2018 35 Comments

River Run Inn is a mile outside of the small town of Winthrop, Washington, and tucked along the Methow River. I’ve wanted to stay at River Run Inn for years, and when my sister and cousin visited, it provided the perfect opportunity. On the first leg of our journey, we went on the Diablo Lake Boat…

Rockford, Washington and the Two Victorian Women Who Walked Across America

RockfordBy Lara Dunning August 1, 2018 38 Comments

The small town of Rockford, Washington is tucked along the Palouse Scenic Byway (State Route 27). With two creeks, one to the west and one to the north, its one-block quaint historic downtown has views of green trees. While touring Spokane, a local told me that Rockford (population 470), was one of their favorite small…

Diablo Lake & Lunch Tour: Dams, Monkeys, and a Green Lake

NewhalemBy Lara Dunning July 28, 2018 22 Comments

Diablo Lake isn’t a lake. It’s a five-mile reservoir created by Diablo Dam. Tucked within the North Cascades in Washington State, it has a stunning setting with snow-capped mountains on either side. Even more remarkable is the lake’s green hue, which is from particles of mica in the glacial rock flour (a dust mixture from…

New Article: The Lodge at Columbia Point: Washington Riverside Luxury

Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, RichlandBy Lara Dunning July 24, 2018 Leave a comment

This article originally appeared on wanderwithwonder.com. It’s social hour at The Lodge at Columbia Point, and that means every guest of age receives a complimentary wine tasting. I’m happy to partake, after all, when in wine country, wine tasting is part of the experience, right? Each night, the hotel holds a wine social from 5 to 6:30…

Seattle Day Trip: What to Do on Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge IslandBy Lara Dunning July 22, 2018 3 Comments

Bainbridge Island lies west of Seattle and is a short 35-minute ferry ride from downtown. It’s central hub, the village of Winslow, is within walking distance of the Bainbridge ferry terminal. Here you’ll find shops, museums, parks, a marina, and plenty of dining options. Because it is easy to get to and has so much…

Adrift Hotel + Spa: The Perfect Dog-Friendly Hotel in Long Beach, Washington

Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Long Beach, Pet-friendlyBy Lara Dunning July 15, 2018 14 Comments

The first time I stayed at the Adrift Hotel + Spa in the small town of Long Beach, Washington, I immediately regretted leaving our dog Hazel with a sitter. She loves the beach, and the hotel is steps away from the sand and surf. While researching an article for trivago magazine, I had the opportunity to…

Adventura Aerial Adventure Park: There’s More Than Wine In Woodinville, Wa

WoodinvilleBy Lara Dunning July 14, 2018 20 Comments

When most people think of Woodinville, Washington it’s most likely for the wine, not an aerial adventure park. With over 100 wineries it is one of the best small towns to visit for a wine vacation. While working on an aerial adventure article, I discovered Adventura, an aerial obstacle course in the heart of the…

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