Valdemar Estates, the first non-American-owned winery in Washington state, opens the doors to its Walla Walla Valley tasting room. Located near Amavi Cellars off of Pepper Bridge Road, the tasting room features a wall of falling water and a beautiful view of the Blue Mountains.
Read MoreThere’s a beautiful photo opportunity around every bend in Walla Walla – make the most of it! Learn about the rule of thirds and “nose room” from photographer Victor Attoh.
Read MoreIt’s been a loooong winter in Walla Walla. And it’s been a very wet spring so far. The color is coming back to our valley, slowly but surely. There’s so much beauty to take in. Sometimes, we overlook the small things, but some of those can be the most magical.
Read MoreThe United Way of Walla Walla County is kicking off its first Tastiest Taco 2019 fundraiser. There’s never been a better way to show your love for Walla Walla – and tacos. Purchasing a $20 stamp book gets you 20 featured tacos at area restaurants and food trucks.
Read MoreBennington Lake is one of my most frequently traveled places in Walla Walla. I have witnessed it’s trails in snow, rain, dust, and spring glory. I’ve birthed countless sunburns here and incubated hundreds of freckles. But most of all, I have delighted again and again in the changing seasons of this familiar place.
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen the same photos of Walla Walla over and over again. Capturing interesting images isn’t a matter of equipment or know-how – it’s a matter of changing your perspective
Read MoreOne of the smallest American Viticultural Areas (AVA) in the U.S. is the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. It has become a region producing some of the nation’s most unique and sought-after wines.
Read MoreWalla Walla nutritionist Elle Berry decided to do a 52 Hike Challenge – which basically means hiking 52 hikes in 52 weeks. The challenge is about taking advantage of where you live and seeing all the beauty.
Read MoreIn January 2017, fifteen inches of snow blanketed the valley. The high was 7ºF. An audience of some 300 gathered at the Gesa Power House Theatre for the final performance of the 2017 Winter Chamber Music Festival. Brass quartet The Westerlies took the stage for an encore and delivered this jaw-dropping, magical performance.
Read MoreLet’s get down to it: These biscuits are really freaking good. And everything on the menu is vegan. Shanty Town Biscuits is open for business in the Gut Grub food court at 509 E. Main Street in Walla Walla, right across from the fantastic Harvest Smoothie Company.
Read MoreCapturing many landscape scenes around Walla Walla call for a wide angle lens. If you don’t have one, use this technique, and it will come in handy over and over again.
Read MoreWalla Walla is a town that wears snow well. Our followers captured these snowy scenes and submitted them via Facebook and Instagram.
Read MoreWalla Walla has four seasons, and many kinds of weather – not all of them comfortable! If you wait for the photography stars to align, you may only have the opportunity to shoot but a few times a year.
Read MoreHattaway’s On Alder pairs local sensibility with Southern cooking. The restaurant serves up real comfort food, but with an added haute cuisine twist.
Read MoreToasted baguette smeared with red pepper jelly and topped with somewhat oozy goat cheese and Serrano ham. You'll love how easy they are to throw together and how impressive they look as part of an appetizer spread or next to a salad for dinner.
Read MoreWhether it's your first or your 500th time on the slopes, Bluewood has everything you want in a skiing or snowboarding experience.
Read MoreThe Pepper Bridge Winery clearly justified a visit, and when my wife, Julie, and I arrived we were very warmly greeted by winemaker Jean-François Pellet, an extremely knowledgeable and friendly fellow.
Read MoreThe streets of Walla Walla are a public art exhibit. In the downtown area, the sidewalks are lined with sculptures while the walls are lined with murals. Explore the side streets and alleys and you’re sure to find some street art.
Read MoreWalla Walla wineries crushed it at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. It’s the largest competition of American wines in the world. There were 6,960 entries from across the country in 2018. Read our full list of Walla Walla winners.
Read MoreThey are in the vineyards, in the restaurants, in the shops. It seems whatever corner you take in Walla Walla, one tends to bump into the French. Walla Walla has now become a small enclave for the French Vignerons. But why has Walla Walla attracted so many of these highly regarded French winemakers over the last few decades?
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