Trees are blossoming, and flowers are pushing through the earth. The snow is melting, and the weather is getting warmer, too! Spring is the perfect season to enjoy all sorts of activities and attractions in so many of the destinations that are a part of the Kabino landscape.

Where to go? We have some great options for you.

Arizona. Hawaii. Idaho. Minnesota. Utah. Washington. Wyoming. No matter the location, we have the perfect place for YOU to stay. Build out your itineraries, pack your bags, and off you go with Kabino! We will make sure your stay will be as incredible as you imagined it to be!

Take a trip to Arizona! Visit the Grand Canyon, or bask in the grandeur of the majestic falls in the region. Or, drop by to appreciate the blooms at the Desert Botanical Gardens….a garden in the desert! The flowers will surely make you reflect on the beauty of life and might even make you amazed at how these blooms manage to show a burst of colors right in the center of the desert!

Are you going to Hawaii? There is so much to do during the spring! From farm tours to coffee-tasting to snorkeling in the bay, there will never be a dull moment. Thirsty? Drop by one of the state’s many breweries! For the more active and adventurous travelers, an ATV tour will be a true adventure to remember in the islands!

Want a taste of history in Idaho? You can go on an adventure ride at the Argo Mill and Tunnel. This historical 4.5-mile tunnel was formerly used for the transport of ore. While you’re in Idaho, do not miss out on the world-class fishing that the state is known for in the spring. The beautiful weather, cool breezes, and abundance of fish are something everyone is sure to enjoy.

Are you planning a trip to Minnesota? Enjoy some time at Whitewater State Park.  Trout stream run among limestone bluffs in this 2,700 acre park that also features some great hiking trails!

Have you decided on going to Utah? Bring your mountain bike and explore the Wasatch Front with your loved ones! You can also swing by the reservoir, go for a hike, or make it more challenging by learning how to sail!

What about Wyoming? Spring Break is a time to break from routine and break free! The entire state has lovely weather during the springtime. This place defines spring as a break between skiing and whitewater rafting. There are great trails to explore, incredible natural wonders to visit, and plenty of relaxation to be had.

Spring is the PERFECT time to be outdoors!  Dust off your fishing rods, tune-up the bikes, break out the binoculars and cameras, and prepare to seize any kind of day spring gives you! You can go camping, wildlife-watching, hiking, fly-fishing, road biking, spring skiing and snowmobiling, and so much more during this epic season.

Offering rentals in various incredible locations, Kabino is ready to help you with your vacation plans! We know you set out with plans of making the most of everything during your vacation, and we are your go-to place for a warm fireplace, friendly faces, and to make one of our stunning rentals your home-away-from-home!

April showers bring May flowers!  But also, the two months collectively provide lots of opportunities across the northwest for travel and entertainment. Planning a trip to the northwest? This might help you find festivals or events that you simply don’t want to miss!

Seattle in the Springtime

Enjoy the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show April 13-14, 2019, with some 90 artists in various categories from jewelry, clothing and painting to glass art and sculptures. Held at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park, there will also be food trucks. This show is also held in November.

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is a fantastic way to celebrate Seattle’s friendship with Japan and its prized cherry trees gifted to the city in 1976. Come and find fun with Japanese art, dance, music, martial arts, and food at the Seattle Center from April 26-28, 2019.

May 16-June 9, 2019 brings the 45th Annual Seattle International Film Festival—America’s largest film festival. Top directors will be there along with actors and critics.

Of course you’ll need accommodations in the Seattle area, so be sure and spend some time choosing the perfect home away from home.

Jackson Hole/Tetons/Teton Village Events

April 1-16, 2019 is Spring Cycle Days in Yellowstone, where folks can enjoy the National Park before the roads open to motorized travel. Ride in the Park for free and spend a fabulous day (or longer) exploring by bike, on foot, or rollerblades (conditions allowing).

Jackson Hole offers a unique option for Memorial Day—Old West Days Celebration, held May 23-27, 2019. Visitors enjoy a parade, rodeo, Old West Brew Fest, Draft Horse Pull, Mountain Man Rendezvous, American Legion Memorial Services, Pipes for Peace, Single Action Shooting Match, and so much more! Check out area lodging for the best, most comfortable places to hang your hat.

Leavenworth, Washington Events

Good times are happening at the 13th Annual Leavenworth Ale Fest on April 13, 2019. Enjoy a great mix of breweries, cideries, music and all-around fun in Leavenworth’s beautiful alpine setting. New for 2019, the festival now serves as a benefit for local non-profit Icicle Creek Center for the Arts, helping to bring the arts to families and communities across North Central Washington.

May 18, 2019 don’t miss the 2019 Red Bull Pump Track World Championship—a 2nd Annual Qualifier race. There will also be a kid’s race for the little ones. And, speaking of kids, find your family-friendly vacation rental early for the best selection.

Whistler and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada for Fun Festivals

The World Ski & Snowboard Festival makes for five days of extreme fun April 10-14, 2019 in various locations around Whistler. This spring festival celebrates the Whistler mountain culture with winter sports, music, and the arts, including the world’s steepest ski and snowboard competition.

With hundreds of annual festivals and events, it’s always easy to find fun in British Columbia.

Victoria plays host to the 156th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival on May 18-20, 2019 at Topaz Park. This year the event has expanded even more, celebrating Scottish and Celtic music, arts, and culture with a Tartan Parade through downtown, a pub crawl, and tons of performing arts activities. This event is sure to bring a weekend of fun so make your accommodation reservations quickly.

Check out Victoria’s SwiftSure International Yacht Race from May 23-27, 2019, the largest yacht race on the West Coast of North America with more than 200 race boats and 1400 race crew members.

Spring Festivals on Oregon’s Coast

Are you a foodie? This just might be your kind of festival—Beer & Cheese Festival on April 13, 2019 in Rockaway Beach, Oregon looks to be delicious! Join brewers and cheesemakers as they pair their goods for partakers. There will be food trucks serving locally-sourced foods or you can dine at the Pelican Taproom. Proceeds will go to Food Roots, which will be on-site selling local foods. Leave with a little souvenir also—a free tote and logo tasting glass.

Less than an hour from Cannon Beach in Astoria, Oregon you can find the 37th Annual Astoria Warrenton Crab Seafood & Wine Festival with great coastal cuisine, arts and crafts, wine tasting, and more! The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the festival held on April 26-28, 2019. Start the planning by searching for the best accommodations to call your home base.

Fun in Park City, Utah

Join the fun for the 1st Annual Utah Latin Dance Festival. Enjoy the biggest salsa and bachata festival in Utah history on May 3-5, 2019 for an unforgettable weekend of fun. The event takes place at the Double Tree by Hilton in Park City (world-renowned destination and home of the SunDance Film Festival). Choose a nearby condo or hideaway for a true destination getaway, complete with all the comforts of home, which you’ll long remember.

The Tulip Festival in Mt. Hood, Oregon

Highly-regarded and tons of fun, the Tulip Festival is the prized event of Mt. Hood and takes place March 23–April 29, 2019. This extensive festival is jam-packed with everything tulips as well as hayrides, a children’s play area, a Cow Train, food vendors, crafts, balloons and a huge variety of other activities. Be sure and visit the website for a schedule of events for this amazing event and book a lodging spot today!

San Juan Islands and Orcas Island, Washington for Spring

Orcas Island Lit Fest is designed to bring folks together who share the love of reading books with authors who love to write them. Less than a half an hour drive from San Juan Islands, guests can find Washingon vacation rentals at both places and be near the event which takes place April 5-7, 2019 at the Orcas Center. Come and participate in this annual celebration of literature.

Tour De Lopez is April 27, 2019 and is a non-competitive bicycle tour of Lopez Island, beginning in San Juan Islands. Every year there are lots of return riders, which speaks to the fun of this beautiful getaway.

This is by no means a complete listing, but a sampling from each area. There’s a lot of fun travel in the northwest, and we invite you to be a part of it all this spring!