NOV/DEC 2026
Winter Retreats
To Spa or Not to Spa: Design Your Own Wellness Retreat
Festive City Getaways
Where to Unplug for the Holidays
Discovering Seattle’s Eastside
Skating, Skijoring and Sled Dogs
A Weekend in Cozy Corvallis, Oregon
Ski Holidays for the Whole Family
Off-Season Coastal Retreats
SPECIAL SECTION: Holiday Events & Getaways in partnership with 425 and South Sound
SPECIAL SECTION: Casino Escapes
RESERVE SPACE // 9/25/26
AD DUE // 10/2/26
ON SALE // First week in November
Jan/Feb 2027
52 Getaways
5 Days on the Sunshine Coast, B.C.
Expedition Cruising: Glacier Bay National Park
Fall Getaway to Great Falls, Montana
Hike & Bike Adventure in Leavenworth, Washington
Trekking Oregon’s Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
The Heart of the Willamette Valley: Albany, Oregon
Road Trip on Wyoming’s Dinosaur Route
Main Street Winter Magic: Idaho’s Historic Mining Towns
RESERVE SPACE // 11/27/26
AD DUE // 12/4/26
ON SALE // First week in January
MAR/APR 2027
Best of the Northwest
Boutique by the Sea: Best Small Hotels for a Salty Escape
Mountain Magic: Finding Adventure at 3 Cozy Lodges
Blossom Trails: Wanderings in Apple Country
Design-Forward Hotels in the NW’s Major Cities
A Weekend Discovering Pendleton, Oregon
A Company Town Built on Charm: Port Gamble on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Wood River Valley, Idaho
LOCAL PULSE: Tri-Cities, Washington
SPECIAL SECTION: Spring Travel Planners
SPECIAL SECTION: Best of the Northwest
RESERVE SPACE // 1/29/27
AD DUE // 2/5/27
ON SALE // First week in March
MAY/JUN 2027
Experiential Travel
Me, Myself & I: Making Solo Travel Rewarding
High Adventure in the Cascades of Washington & Oregon
Cruise into Alaska’s Past with The History Channel
Hands-on Culinary Adventures
5 Small-Cities with Surprising Attractions
Room for Everyone: Lodging Ideas for Multi-Generational Retreats
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Roseburg & Oregon’s Umpqua Valley
LOCAL PULSE: Ketchikan, Alaska
SPECIAL SECTION: Indigenous Tourism
RESERVE SPACE // 3/26/27
AD DUE // 4/2/27
ON SALE // First week in May
JUL/AUG 2027
Wilderness Wonderlands
Top 10 Wildlife Watching Areas in the NW
It’s Not Camping, It’s Yurting: Where and When to Go
On the Edge of Civilization: 5 Wilderness Day Hikes Near a City
Sasquatch Country: Washington’s Dark Divide
Best Ways to Explore Montana’s Vast Bob Marshall Wilderness
Top 10 State Parks in the NW
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: B.C.’s Lower Mainland
LOCAL PULSE: West Yellowstone, Montana
SPECIAL SECTION: Food Traveler in partnership with 425 and South Sound
RESERVE SPACE // 5/28/27
AD DUE // 6/4/27
ON SALE // First week in July
SEPT/OCT 2027
Travel for Body, Mind & Spirit
4 Wilderness Wellness Escapes
Contemplating the Cosmos: Dark Sky Retreats
Entertainment + RV Camping at NW Coast Casino Resorts
Best Destinations for Culinary Wellness & their Top Chefs
At One with Nature without Sacrificing Luxury
Wellness in the City: Hotel Destination Spas
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: East of Yellowstone: Cody, Wyoming, & Buffalo Bill Country
LOCAL PULSE: Pocatello, Idaho
SPECIAL SECTION: Road Trips
SPECIAL SECTION: Fall Travel Planners
RESERVE SPACE // 7/23/27
AD DUE // 7/30/27
ON SALE // First week in September
NOV/DEC 2027
Top Ideas for Holiday Travel
7 Holiday Cities that Deck the Halls
Holiday Time Out: 10 Fun Destinations for Family Gatherings
Seasonal Elegance: Hotels that Dress Up for the Holidays
Celebrating in Wine Country
Offbeat in the NW: Quirky Seasonal Traditions
Cozy Retreats & Sumptuous Eats
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Oregon’s Adventure Coast
LOCAL PULSE: Bellingham, Washington
SPECIAL SECTION: Holiday Events & Getaways in partnership with 425 and South Sound
SPECIAL SECTION: Casino Escapes
RESERVE SPACE // 9/10/27
AD DUE // 9/17/27
ON SALE // First week in November
In Every Issue
QUICK PICKS
Destination or attraction-specific short articles.
WEEKEND GETAWAY
Itinerary-based stories about three days at a single destination, typically a city or a defined region.
OFF THE GRID
Stories about travel to destinations where the traveler unplugs from electronics for a more present and mindful travel experience.
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT
In-depth, feature-length editorial about travel to a specific region in the Northwest.
DISCOVER
Destinations one can explore easily in a day; topics range from neighborhoods to short excursions and usually highlight a local attraction.
POUR
Northwest beverages, including wine/wineries, brew/breweries, spirits/distilleries, ciders, coffee, tea and beverage trends. Stories often include wine, beer or distillery trails in a given area.
TASTE
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