KABINO TRAVEL BLOG

Shoulder season in the Pacific Northwest runs from April-May and September-Oct typically.  It’s those times of year just outside of peak seasons. When the crowds are in full force during ski season and also during those prime summer months, the “shoulders” of these seasons make a super time to visit.   Lower Rates First, you’ll want to book accommodations. Lucky for you, shoulder season means lower rates on premium vacation rentals....

With #BookDirect Education Day approaching on February 5, we’re gearing up to spread the word on how booking direct can save you time, money, and hassle on your next vacation. These days, the number of online travel sites (third-party agencies like Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, etc) can be overwhelming! We’re here to shed some light on why you should always book directly – and why third-party travel sites are not the...

  With #BookDirect Education Day approaching on February 5, we’re gearing up to spread the word on how booking direct can save you time, money, and hassle on your next vacation. These days, the number of online travel sites (third-party agencies like Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, etc) can be overwhelming! We’re here to shed some light on why you should always book directly – and why third-party travel sites are not...

  When you’re looking for your next insta-worthy photo, we’ve got seven can’t-miss spots in the Northwest to add to your vacation itinerary. A mountainous area in Washington’s Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge offers some of the most stunning photographs of the Olympic Mountains. Popular for hiking, skiing and snowboarding, Hurricane Ridge offers year-round access to this gorgeous area. Lake Crescent is strikingly beautiful, and folks love to photograph its...

Late summer and fall offer fantastic opportunities for more than foliage viewing in the Northwest. If you are a fan of wineries, this just might be the perfect time of year to enjoy them.  Leavenworth Valley Wine Country is a hotbed of wineries and tasting rooms, as well as hard cider tasting rooms. Visitors enjoy wine festivals, but also taking guided wine tours. Either way, you’ll sip your way through...

Fly Fishing is a popular pastime, and finding a hot spot in the Northwest to tackle this sport isn’t hard. When you’re visiting, ask a local where their best bites are had or stop in at the local outfitters for the current river conditions and tips on what flies are working. We’ve also put together a quick list of some of our favorite blue-ribbon spots in the Northwest. The Yellowstone...

Who’s ready for Opening Day? We see those hands. Who isn’t ready for the first powder day? After all, there’s nothing like the lift to the top of a mountain for the first time each season to make you feel like a kid again. Soon, it’ll be opening day at ski areas around the Northwest, where you’ll discover diverse runs for skiers and snowboarders of every skill level. Opening Day...

It’s a tale of two Thanksgivings. The Pacific Northwest makes a great destination for celebrating, whether it’s Canadian Thanksgiving in October or the U.S. version in November. In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October – this year it’s Oct. 14. It’s a celebration of fall, partly linked to First Nations harvest festivals. Like the U.S. holiday, traditional fare includes turkey, cranberries and pumpkin pie, along with another...

Ready for a great deal for the slopes? Well the ski/lift pass landscape has changed dramatically in the past few years.  But for most people, that means we now have access to tons of great resorts at various locations…..and with some savings!  These new multi-resort passes can be a bit confusing, so we’ve got all the details right here! The Epic Pass: Launched in 2008 this pass grants skiers and...

It’s hard to describe the awesome wonder that comes with fall foliage in the northwest. When the season transitions from summer to fall (autumn), green leaves change to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow creating a canvas of artistry that can’t be duplicated. The Northwest has no shortage of glorious places to scope out excellent viewing of fall foliage. This list will guide you to them on a weekend...