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AIA Home of Distinction: Inside a Sublime San Juan Island Retreat

AIA Home of Distinction: Inside a Sublime San Juan Island Retreat

A couple’s San Juan Island campsite turns into the home of their dreams—30 years in the making

LITTLE BOXES: Paul and Bonnie Bunning wanted their house to be an art piece, says principal designer Geoff Prentiss. That meant from the outside as well as within. The house, a series of cascading boxes, is wrapped in cypress boards preserved in the Japan

The 80-Year-Old-Environmental Activist Who is Suing the President

The 80-Year-Old-Environmental Activist Who is Suing the President

Seattleite Raelene Gold of "Great Old Broads for Wilderness" is ramping up efforts in the age of Trump

GOLDEN GIRL: Raelene Gold at the trailhead of one of her favorite hiking spots, the Seminary Trail at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore

Oprah Bought a Pretty Nice House on Orcas Island. Welcome to Washington!

Oprah Bought a Pretty Nice House on Orcas Island. Welcome to Washington!

The estate sold for more than $8 million, well below its listing price, because of course she got a deal

According to Variety, TMZ and the San Juan Islander, we’re getting a new neighbor here in the Pacific Northwest: Oprah! Reports indicate that Oprah Winfrey has purchased a 43-acre estate on Orcas Island for $8.275 million. Part of the estate includes a 10,000-square-foot, four bedroom, 3.75 bathroom house that features Sound and mountain views. Take…

The Insider's Guide to the Seattle Pride Parade

The Insider’s Guide to the Seattle Pride Parade

The Seattle Pride Parade features everything from bedazzled floats to co-workers marching in solidarity

This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe.  The 44th annual Seattle Pride Parade (June 24, 11 a.m.‒2 p.m.; starting downtown at the corner of Fourth and Union; seattlepride.org) is the biggest draw of the Seattle Pride Festival’s weekend of events. As part of one of the largest, longest-running festivals of its…

85 Best Outdoor Adventures: The Top Hikes, Beaches and Campsites Close to Seattle

85 Best Outdoor Adventures: The Top Hikes, Beaches and Campsites Close to Seattle

We've got the scoop on the hikes, camping spots, beaches and adventures that are practically on our doorstep and will keep you outside all summer long

SOAK IT UP: Incredible mountain views like this from the Naches Peak Loop near Chinook Pass can be found within easy reach of Seattle

14 Best Hiking Trails Within 100 Miles of Seattle

14 Best Hiking Trails Within 100 Miles of Seattle

From the best mountain trail to the top hike with your pup, find your bliss on one of these outdoor routes

WALK HERE: The restored, historic fire lookout at the top of Mount Pilchuck is impossibly nestled in the summit’s craggy peak

10 Perfect Washington State Campsites

10 Perfect Washington State Campsites

Whether you’re looking for scenery or privacy, there is a campsite just for you

THE LAKE HOME: Camp by the lakeside at Moran State Park which has 133 sites in the campground

Our 11 Favorite Beaches in Washington

Our 11 Favorite Beaches in Washington

The best beaches for everything from surfing to whale watching

FLY AWAY: The 28 miles of Longbeach’s namesake beachfront are great for kite flying

8 Adrenaline Pumping Outdoor Activities to Try Near Seattle

8 Adrenaline Pumping Outdoor Activities to Try Near Seattle

Get your adrenaline pumping with these high-octane outdoor activities

GET YOUR KICKS: Leap out of a perfectly good plane on a jump with Skydive Snohomish

10 Out-Of-The-Ordinary Hotels, Lodges and Resorts to Stay Around Seattle

10 Out-Of-The-Ordinary Hotels, Lodges and Resorts to Stay Around Seattle

When bedtime comes after a long day outside, try one of these stays

BEDTIME: Rest your head in this converted school bus at Someday Farm, or fall asleep to the sound of waves at one of two lighthouse keepers’ quarters on Vashon Island

Seattle Is Closer to More Wilderness Areas Than Any Large U.S. City

Seattle Is Closer to More Wilderness Areas Than Any Large U.S. City

This month's Editor's Note from Rachel Hart

Efforts are being made to threaten these spaces, so it’s more important than ever to protect them.

Summer Beauty Essentials for Seattle's Sunny Season

Summer Beauty Essentials for Seattle’s Sunny Season

With consistent sunshine ahead, you'll want to add these skin and beauty essentials to your routine right away. Your skin will thank you later

It’s always sunny in Seattle. At least that is what we hope for as we look forward to the estimated 152 days of coveted summer patio cocktails and beach bonfires at Golden Gardens. With Memorial Day just around the corner, it can be tempting to ditch the sunscreen and spend an entire afternoon soaking up…

The 10 Essentials, Upgraded: The Top Tools for Your Next Pacific Northwest Wilderness Trek

The 10 Essentials, Upgraded: The Top Tools for Your Next Pacific Northwest Wilderness Trek

Hit the trail with these upgrades on the “10 Essentials”

This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue, as part of the “85 Best Outdoor Adventures” cover story. Click here to subscribe. The 10 must-have things—also known as “The 10 Essentials” to pack for a trip into the woods—originated from our local outdoor experts The Mountaineers, first appearing in the third edition of Mountaineering: The Freedom…

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