South Fork Walla Walla River Trail runs about 40 miles and starts in Harris Park in Milton-Freewater. It’s easily accessible and wild – but not too wild.
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There’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.
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It’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.
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The 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.
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Bennington 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.
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You’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
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Walla 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.
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In 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.
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Capturing 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.
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Walla Walla is a town that wears snow well. Our followers captured these snowy scenes and submitted them via Facebook and Instagram.
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Walla 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.
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Whether it's your first or your 500th time on the slopes, Bluewood has everything you want in a skiing or snowboarding experience.
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The 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.
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Downtown Walla Walla is home to a variety of public art. Some of the local favorites include the sculptures that line Main Street.
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Roy’s Chuckwagon was an all-you-can-eat, Walla Walla family pleaser. The restaurant fed everyone from teenagers with bottomless stomachs, to finicky children, to parents on a budget needing a break from the kitchen.
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If you’re looking for the perfect backdrop for an Instagram photo, then try exploring the alleys in downtown Walla Walla. One of the most popular is the alley beyond Charles Smith Wines on Spokane Street where the chevron wall is hidden.
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When Julie Batson, proprietress of Trove, remodeled her store, she found a treasure – layers of paper car advertisements plastered to the walls. One of the largest measured nearly 12 feet across and depicted a shiny, red Buick.
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My boys absolutely love going to the Walla Walla Children’s Museum. As a parent, I am always looking for activities that will entertain my kids outside of the house. Now that the weather is colder and wetter, we are all feeling a little more cooped up.
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There’s no chance Santa is missing Chris Long’s house at 379 Wallula Road. Each year since 2011, Chris has transformed his house into a canvas for massive and elaborate Christmas light displays.
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As you scurry around with your family’s busy schedule, it's time to make sure your house is decorated for Christmas, inside and out. Don't forget the Christmas/holiday cards, the tree, the Elf (don’t you wish you didn’t?), and the shopping. If that's not enough Christmas for you, then you need the annual photos with Santa.
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