Outdoors

The 7 Wonders of Washington State

The 7 Wonders of Washington State

From Mount Rainier to the Hoh Rain Forest, the places every local should visit

FLOWER POWER: The wildflowers around Mount Rainier are at their peak in July and August

Roddy Scheer

Honorable Mentions: Even More Wonders of Washington State

Honorable Mentions: Even More Wonders of Washington State

Done with the seven wonders? Add these five other beauty spots to your bucket list

The rolling hills of the Palouse

Roddy Scheer

New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast

New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast

So long, bulky waterproof outerwear

Traveling light is always a good idea—it’s even better if you’re hiking. Ultralight fast hiking is gaining popularity—it’s a mix between trail running for speed and the more leisurely ramble of day hikers. The GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY hooded jacket is perfect for the ultralight fast hikers out there—it’s durable, withstanding rips from snags on trees or…

Hilary Meyerson

August Hike of the Month: Merritt Lake

August Hike of the Month: Merritt Lake

Escape the crowds with this Central Cascades hike

Merritt Lake

Hilary Meyerson

Seattle Artisan Harnesses Age-old Techniques To Make Kayaks

Seattle Artisan Harnesses Age-old Techniques To Make Kayaks

Central District-based craftsman Kiliii Yuyan teaches the art of boatbuilding at local workshops

WATER TIGHT: You can build (or buy) your own seaworthy skin-on-frame kayak with the help of Kiliii Yuyan

Chris Robinson

July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

July Hike of the Month: Denny Creek and Melakwa Lakes

This hike takes you from a beginner hiker to alpine expert

It’s the peak of summer—all those spring and early summer hikes prepared you for the main season of hiking. This month, try Denny Creek to Melakwa Lakes for a hike that takes you from beginner hiker to alpine expert in just under nine miles round trip. The first part of the hike is flat and…

Hilary Meyerson

New KUOW Podcast Follows the Trail of Nature

New KUOW Podcast Follows the Trail of Nature

Ecologist Chris Morgan's podcast, 'The Wild,' discusses human encroachment on nature and the strategies we can adopt to coexist with the creatures who dwell there

CONSERVATION CONNECTION: Chris Morgan explores the coexistence of humans with wild animals in the modern world in his new podcast, The Wild

Chris Robinson

Local Website Gives Real-Time Wildfire Conditions for Washington State

Local Website Gives Real-Time Wildfire Conditions for Washington State

As summer heats up, this website can help you monitor wildfire conditions in your neck of the woods

BREATHE EASIER: Washington Smoke gives real-time smoke condition information for your area

Lena Beck

Igloo Debuts First Compostable Cooler

Igloo Debuts First Compostable Cooler

Our outdoors expert took one for a test drive

When we head into the great outdoors, wouldn’t it be nice if we knew that the things we haul with us are Earth-friendly? It just got a little easier to check that box with an innovation from the folks at Igloo. The company that brought you the iconic swivel-topped cooler has just introduced the RECOOL,…

Hilary Meyerson

The Seattle Outdoor Activities Everyone Must Do

The Seattle Outdoor Activities Everyone Must Do

From wildlife (and pet) viewing to sporting events, Seattle is flush with enriching outdoor experiences

Japanese-inspired Kubota Garden in Rainier Beach

Roddy Scheer

Seattle's Best Water Activities

Seattle’s Best Water Activities

Seattle is uniquely situated on many different bodies of water. Have you experienced all of these aquatic activities?

Warm weather makes Green Lake the place to be

Hilary Meyerson

Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting

Your PNW Summer Bucket List Is Waiting

This month's editor's note from Rachel Hart

This article appears in print in the June 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. I met a guy during my sophomore year in college who was from Athens, Greece, but had never been to the Acropolis. I was incredulous—he said it was too much of a tourist attraction. But after driving around Seattle every day and seeing…

Rachel Hart

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

June Hike of the Month: Talapus and Olallie Lakes

If you’re a hiking newbie, this trail is for you

Stop one: Talapus Lake

Hilary Meyerson

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