The Walla Walla Journal
Trip-planning guides for the whole valley — how to spend a three-day weekend here, what families need to know about campus move-in, and where to eat in a food town that's still a secret to most people.
Whitman Move-In 2026: A Family's Guide to Drop-Off Week
Move-in is Wednesday, August 26, with Family Orientation the next day and classes starting September 1. Here's how to plan the trip, why one night isn't enough, and what to do with the afternoon after the boxes are unpacked.
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Where to Eat in Walla Walla: A Running List
Breakfast counters, sandwich shops, the pasta place everyone books, and the tasting menu worth the drive out Mill Creek Road. Our running list of where to eat in the valley, sorted by the meal you're trying to solve.
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Walla Walla
Three days is enough to eat, taste, and walk your way through the valley without ever feeling rushed. Here's an hour-by-hour plan for a Friday-to-Sunday weekend — downtown on foot, the estates south of town, and a trail morning in between.
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Vacation Rental Property Etiquette
A Guide to the Do's and Don't Do's of staying in a vacation rental property — the house rules, the pet fees, the door dorks, and the housekeepers who deserve better. Reproduced from the original post.
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