Northwest Magazines

EDITORS NOTES

We’ve put together a packed issue for you! From a compendium of underground tours offering an unvarnished look at Wild West history to a series of southern Oregon loops that take you from the mountains to the sea and back again, you’re sure to find inspiration for future trips. Vickie Higgins’ roundup of holiday celebrations has lots of ideas for family outings, and Judy Fleagle’s story on winemaker’s dinners will make you hunger for the experience. For those who love the outdoors, we’ve got stories on skiing and dog sledding, both in Montana, and also a list of some great hikes in and around the city of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Big news: We’ve got a new (rather small) staff member! My co-editor Emily is the proud mother of two-month-old Genevieve Isabel, who joins us occasionally in the office. Gen spent a lot of time here before she was born, so she seems quite content to listen to the familiar sounds of keyboards clattering, paper rustling, and editors discussing stories. We’re all very glad to have Emily back on a part-time basis.

I’ve been out researching upcoming articles. Alicia and I made a huge circle that started with a night at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. From there we headed up through central Washington on Highway 97, where we stopped in and visited with folks in most of the towns along our way north. Then a night in Leavenworth, on to Chelan, and across the North Cascades Highway (Hwy 20). We met so many characters along the way, saw so much beautiful scenery, and were once again amazed by the sheer quantity of delicious fruit being grown in central Washington. Look for a story on Hwy 97 next fall.

After our sojourn in Washington, we spent three days in Richmond, B.C. Here we enjoyed the beautiful architecture and contemplative atmosphere at the International Buddhist Temple, the malls and restaurants of the Golden Village, the hustle and bustle of the Richmond Night Market, and the wonderful village of Steveston, home to Canada’s largest commercial fishing fleet. Look for a story on Richmond in the March issue.

Back in Washington, highlights of our trip home included a night at the delightful Fairhaven Village Inn in Bellingham and a stay at Salish Lodge, overlooking Snoqualmie Falls, where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner after hot stone massages. Look for more on the Spa at Salish Lodge—and other spas around the Northwest—in the January issue.
In the meantime, enjoy the holidays!

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