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Washington’s Evergreen Coast
Email: pr@maddenmedia.com
Phone: 360-642-2400
Website: www.evergreencoastwa.com
Date: June 23rd, 2025
National Buzz Continues for Washington’s Evergreen Coast in May 2025
Storm Watching, Affordable Beaches, Razor Clams, and Coastal Culture Featured in Major Publications
– May 2025 saw continued national and regional media attention for Washington’s Evergreen Coast, with stories in outlets including Yahoo Life, National Geographic Traveler, USA TODAY, and The Boston Globe. From new camping regulations to seasonal seafood, the region remains a compelling story for travelers, lifestyle editors, and environmental journalists alike.
Yahoo Life and New York Post both highlighted Long Beach, WA, in their roundups of “The Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers in 2025”, placing the area in front of millions of potential visitors and prospective residents. These mentions help position the Evergreen Coast not only as a scenic destination but also a desirable coastal community for relocation.
National Geographic Traveler featured the region in its deep dive on “What is Storm-Watching and Where Should You Try It?”, putting Washington’s coast in elite company for weather-based travel adventures. Likewise, The Boston Globe profiled a unique new glamping experience in the Pacific Northwest in its feature on “Pacific Northwest Gets a New Upscale Campground”, reinforcing the area’s appeal to high-end and experience-seeking travelers.
In The Travel, the spotlight turned to practical travel updates with a breakdown of “Washington’s New Camping Rule”, which is designed to make spontaneous camping easier and more accessible across the state’s park system, including coastal locations.
Meanwhile, USA TODAY 10Best introduced readers to a Japanese-inspired luxury experience in its story on “Snow Peak Campfield”, and Daily Kos once again celebrated Raymond’s Northwest Carriage Museum, with a photo essay showcasing historic transportation.
Local and regional outlets also played a key role in sharing timely updates and cultural stories. The Skagit Valley Herald and GraysHarborTalk.com offered coverage on the changing razor clam season, with WDFW approving six days of digs beginning May 10.
DiscoverOurCoast.com shared colorful coverage of Long Beach events and a piece titled “Scratchapod”, exploring repurposing and community art. Meanwhile, The Daily World reported on wildlife protections and shifting policies at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting environmental concerns that shape the visitor experience.
Finally, Travelbinger included the Evergreen Coast in a quirky travel roundup titled “The Perfect Oasis”, comparing top-rated waterfront Airbnb destinations.
As media coverage spans topics from housing and history to recreation and sustainability, Washington’s Evergreen Coast continues to offer stories that resonate across audiences and regions.
For more information about the Evergreen Coast, please visit: www.evergreencoastwa.com.
About 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.
