Contact:
Washington’s Evergreen Coast
Email: pr@maddenmedia.com
Phone: 360-642-2400
Website: www.evergreencoastwa.com
Date: June 25, 2026
National and Regional Media Spotlights Annual Kite Traditions, Pacific Highway Getaways, and Local Coastal Culture
WASHINGTON’S EVERGREEN COAST – May 2026 brought an exceptional wave of national and regional media attention to Washington’s Evergreen Coast , with prominent coverage celebrating the region’s signature festivals, iconic coastal road trips, legendary culinary scene, and seasonal community milestones.
The month kicked off with landmark earned media placements secured through targeted public relations efforts. Headline placement in Travel + Leisure spotlighted the upcoming Washington State International Kite Festival, showcasing the long-running tradition that fills the local skies with an eclectic array of massive stunt kites, mass ascensions, and synchronized aerial performances. Additionally, Go Mag featured the destination in its guide to standout inclusive celebrations, highlighting the region’s vibrant community culture and unique travel appeal.
Scenic travel and outdoor lodging also drove substantial national exposure throughout May. MSN and KSWB-TV both featured the Evergreen Coast in comprehensive Pacific Coast Highway camping road trip guides , while Field Mag delved into why the Pacific Northwest serves as the perfect home base for premier outdoor lodging concepts like Snow Peak. Furthermore, Washington Trails Magazine kept the momentum going by spotlighting the area’s premier spring and summer border hikes.
The destination’s rich coastal culinary heritage remained a major focus for food and travel writers. Taking The Kids captured national interest with a feature on classic Washington coast restaurants famous for local Dungeness crab , while Travel Mag took readers off the beaten path, highlighting remote roadhouses where wild salmon makes every mile of the drive worthwhile. Industry publications like National Fisherman also contributed to the buzz, sharing stories of the local maritime culture from Ilwaco to the historic “FishHer” movement.
Local community milestones and regional developments were extensively covered, including a gathering of hundreds of jeeps on Long Beach, discussions on Pacific County tourism spending trends, and highly anticipated updates on the reopening of Cape Disappointment.
The region’s marine ecosystem and shorelines also drew significant national attention during May. Multiple major national and regional broadcast outlets, including Yahoo, MSN, KING-TV, and KOIN-TV, reported on gray whale migratory activity along Washington shorelines, bringing widespread awareness to the complexities of the Pacific Northwest’s marine environment.
From the colorful spectacles of the upcoming international kite festival and world-class crab dining to picturesque highway road trips, May’s media coverage successfully reinforced Washington’s Evergreen Coast as a premier destination for travelers seeking genuine Pacific Northwest adventure, vibrant local traditions, and unforgettable coastal getaways.
For more information about the Evergreen Coast, please visit: www.evergreencoastwa.com.
About Washington’s Evergreen Coast
As an accredited Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), Washington’s Evergreen Coast is responsible for promoting tourism to the Long Beach Peninsula, Raymond, South Bend, Tokeland, and surrounding areas through strategic domestic and international advertising, public relations, and marketing efforts. In an effort to raise the profile and boost the economy in Pacific County, the Evergreen Coast works with consumers as well as meeting and event planners to highlight the destination.
