While the wineries of the Red Mountain AVA continue to produce some of the state’s top vintages yet have tasting rooms that remain closed to visitors, several counties around Washington welcome tastings as they reopen for Phases 2 and 3. Several Red Mountain AVA Alliance member wineries outside of the AVA and around the state are welcoming Red Mountain fans to taste in person with new social distancing policies, menu options and sanitation measures.
Read MoreWashington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands prepare to safely welcome visitors as it enters Phase Two of the state’s “safe start” plan. As limited, non-essential travel opens, Whidbey and Camano Island Tourism, in partnership with Island County Public Health, introduce a friendly character full of intelligence sourced from the CDC and public health officials to help keep travelers and locals safe. The Seaside towns of Coupeville and Langley are opening up main streets increased distance among pedestrians, tour operators, shops and restaurants introduce enhanced safety protocols and the wide open spaces beckon for hiking, picnicking and more.
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