Spring is the season that invigorates my sense of adventure. I haven’t met a New Year’s resolution that lasted until Ground Hog’s Day, but spring in the Walla Walla Valley feels like an ideal time to start fresh (meet Gwen). I ride my bike again. Time in the yard is precious and rejuvenating. I bug every single person I see downtown who looks like a tourist (yes, it is obvious) and ask them about their hometown and what made them pick Walla Walla as a destination, although I can’t blame them. I don’t want to leave, so it makes sense why so many people want to visit.
Let’s say you have a weekend. What would you do? Wine, wheat, and onions—yes, our respected elders. The new kid on the block is outdoor recreation. You know, the sector that hasn’t quite figured out what it needs to move out on its own. It has a part-time job but is definitely still in school, learning how to better serve its community. Luckily the northern Blue Mountain region has a lot to offer, and Outside Walla Walla is working on writing the textbook.