Looking for Excellent Adventure This Summer? Washington State Tourism's New Online Forum Has You Covered

OLYMPIA, Wash., May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 8-16, and the kick-off of the summer travel season, Washington State Tourism has launched "Excellent Washington State Adventures," a new online forum where travelers share their favorite destinations and experiences around the Evergreen State.  Found at www.experiencewa.com/adventures, the site helps travelers plan trips to Washington by inspiring them through the experiences of Washingtonians and past travelers who have posted stories, recommendations and photos.

"We Washingtonians love our state, and love to share it with others. That makes Washingtonians some of the best travel guides to help visitors discover the best places and activities across the state," said Marsha Massey, Executive Director for Washington State Tourism.  "We hope residents and visitors alike will want to log on and share their trip memories, and in turn inspire others to plan a trip and experience the wealth of travel adventures our great state has to offer."

Visitors to the Excellent Washington Adventures site will find a wealth of trip suggestions and personal stories about destinations around the state, such as Mount St. Helens, camping on the Olympic Peninsula and exploring the Bavarian town of Leavenworth.

Travelers can browse for adventures based on "top rated," or by category, such as "Wine and Cuisine," "Arts, Culture and Heritage," "Beaches" or "Family Fun." Sharing their own adventures on the site is as easy as creating a profile and uploading photos and memories. For more information, or to begin sharing your own "Excellent Washington State Adventure" please visit www.experiencewa.com/adventures.

For more information about traveling to Washington, visit www.experiencewa.com.  Washington State Department of Commerce (www.commerce.wa.gov) is the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington.

SOURCE Washington State Tourism