Outdoors
Snowshoeing in Seattle? Having the Right Gear Helps
Take a snow walk in the new MSR Evo Snowshoe kit
Snowshoeing is exploding in the Puget Sound area. It’s an outdoor activity with the lowest barrier to entry for those who want to get out into a winter wonderland in the Pacific Northwest. How do we know it’s gaining in popularity? The last few weekends have seen the downtown REI sold out of rental snowshoes….
February Hike of the Month: Cedar Butte Trail
The Cedar Butte trail offers a less crowded experience
We’ve been having an unseasonably warm winter in Seattle, which while frustrating for some skiers, has made for some great winter hiking days. This month, try hiking nearby Cedar Butte, a 3.5 mile round trip hike that leaves from Iron Horse State Park, just out at exit 32 on I-90. It starts out as a…
8 Great Ways to Enjoy a Winter Vacation on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC
Where charming small-town vibes meet thrilling outdoor adventure—winter has never looked so bright
Sponsored by Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Vancouver’s North Shore is a destination all unto itself any time of year, but there’s a special kind of magic that happens in the winter. Venture up majestic snow-capped mountains and treat yourself to that Canadian hospitality at world-class restaurants and hotels right at their feet. Ride the Top…
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Vancouver and Richmond, BC
Ancient traditions come to life in a modern setting to celebrate family, food and good fortune.
Sponsored by Lunar New Year Festival It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest can get a little gray in these winter months, but just a little ways up the I-5, the Lunar New Year Festival in British Columbia, Canada is a bright and colorful celebration that welcomes the coming of spring in fascinating style. A short…
The Skagit Eagle Festival Is in Full Swing
Now is the time to see these majestic creatures
There’s still time to see the eagles—not the football team, our national symbol birds who flock by the hundreds to the Skagit River from December through February to feast on the dying chum salmon who have come home to spawn. Visit in the mornings and bring your binoculars to see trees filled with the noble…
January Hike of the Month: Gold Creek Pond
Time to break out the snowshoes
It’s January, so we should stay inside and dream of springtime hikes, right? Wrong. It’s a perfect time for snowshoeing, aka hiking in the snow. If you can hike, you can snowshoe, and with Snoqualmie Pass less than an hour from Seattle, it’s time to get outside. Gold Creek Pond is a top choice for…
December Hike of the Month: Wallace Falls
Located in Gold Bar, a relatively short drive up U.S. Route 2, this gorgeous hike is a cattle trail in summer and fall, but is perfect for a winter hike
Don’t pack up the hiking boots yet. There are still some lower elevation trails out there that are usually snow-free and are perfect for a December hike. It’s also the perfect time to take on some of the trails that are so packed in the summer, you need to be at the trailhead by dawn…
Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing: This Central Cascade Town Has It All
Around a tiny town on the eastern slopes of the Cascades, it’s all about the snow
TRAIL BLAZERS: Guests enjoy a snowmobiling tour offered by Mountain Springs Lodge; the area around Plain is one of the state’s premiere snowmobiling destinations
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