Take a Trip Close to Home this Summer and Visit these Local Getaways

Washington State is beautiful and full of diverse climates, scenic state and national parks and many fun cities and towns that make great places to visit when you are looking for a local getaway! Take a drive this summer and visit one of these four fantastic locations that are close to home yet offer uniquely different experiences!

Friday Harbor 

Known as the “gateway to the San Juan Islands,” Friday Harbor is a charming and historic seaport that is well known for its quaint shops, walkable downtown, and many restaurants. Located just a few hour’s drive from Ten Trails followed by a ferry ride, Friday Harbor is the perfect local summer getaway spot.

Leavenworth

Take a short drive into the mountains to the Bavarian-themed village of Leavenworth, Washington. The walkable downtown boasts countless shops and restaurants, many of which sell German food and goods. The village is surrounded by spectacular hiking trails offering sweeping views of nearby mountains, rivers, and lakes. Hikers can cool off at the end of the day with a float, raft, or paddleboard down the Wenatchee River.

Bellingham

If you are looking for a city getaway with plenty of activities to do but without the crowds of Seattle or Portland, head north to Bellingham! This city offers something for everyone with plenty of local breweries and restaurants, shopping, spas, museums, and access to the outdoors. Bellingham has some of the area’s best urban biking trails with several places to rent bikes locally. During the summer months, head to Bellingham for “Downtown Sounds” an outdoor summer concert series with live music located near the city’s historic Bay and Prospect Streets. Check the city’s website for updates on the 2021 concert series schedule.

Winthrop

Located in the sunny and breathtaking Methow Valley of Washington, Winthrop is a charming mountain town that is a great getaway on its own, or a wonderful stop along the North Cascades Scenic Byway. Winthrop’s old western theme, complete with antique boardwalks, is a must-see for locals who have not visited. The town also has great shopping boutiques as well as restaurants, and motels. Summer is a great time to visit to enjoy live music and a seasonal farmers’ market. 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com  

Lumber House Brewery’s Tasting Room…a Fun Local Hangout for Ten Trails Residents

Just around the corner from Ten Trails on Hwy 169, the newly-opened Lumber House Brewery Tasting Room gives our residents a fun place to meet up with neighbors and try some delicious local beer. Given that the Pacific Northwest is known around the world for its craft-brewing scene, it’s hops production, and local breweries, it just seems fitting that Black Diamond–itself a quintessential Pacific Northwest city–have it’s very own tasting room. The Black Diamond location was not in the original plan for the brewery. Owners, Melissa and Jacob Earl originally opened their brewery in Hobart/Maple Valley and recently moved to set up shop in Black Diamond’s Diamond Square right by Sea Bishop Spirits, a local, small-batch gin distillery. The new tasting room features cozy booth spaces, an expansive bar, soaring ceilings with artistic chandeliers and a wood motif that pay homage to the brewery’s name. Wooden tables have been created from wood salvaged from an old tree that fell on Melissa’s childhood property, and the booths are made from stained cypress wood.

Grand Opening Celebration July 27

A large crowd of Maple Valley/Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce members, local politicians, City Council member, Janie Edelman, and Mayor Carol Benson, and various friends and family of the Earls gathered at Lumber House Brewery today for their grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Tasty Brews for Every Palate

Lumber House Brewery serves a wide variety of beers to please every palate: pale ales, a rye IPA and regular IPA, a pale ale made with spruce tips, Octoberfest lager, oatmeal stout and an amber ale. Offering growlers, “crowlers.” taster trays as well as pints, the beers can be enjoyed both on-site and t0-go. Lumber House Brewery plans on featuring live, local music on a regular basis. Check out their Facebook page and follow them for the latest updates on events at the tasting room. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043