Outdoors

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.

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…

Hit the Trail: What I Learned From Hiking Once a Week

Hit the Trail: What I Learned From Hiking Once a Week

Sometimes the well-worn road is exactly what you need

This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue, as part of the “85 Best Outdoor Adventures” cover story. Click here to subscribe. Rugged, outdoorsy folks and experienced hikers in search of natural solitude are not fans of company on the trail. They also don’t enjoy sharing the trail with those playing music, talking loudly in large…

The Best Day Hike Near Seattle

The Best Day Hike Near Seattle

A hike to Lake Serene brings hard-earned rewards

PICTURE YOURSELF HERE: It’s a tough hike to Lake Serene, but endless photo ops like this make it worth it

The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Washington

The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Washington

Make tracks to Olympia, where some of the state’s best trails await

ROLLING ON A RIVER: A mountain biker on the Wedekind Trail, good for intermediate riders

Make the Most of Your Kelowna Trip on Foot, Bike (or Trike)
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Make the Most of Your Kelowna Trip on Foot, Bike (or Trike)

Exploring BC’s wine country with kids has never been so appealing

  Just an hour-long direct flight from Seattle (or a pleasant four-hour drive), Kelowna is one of British Columbia’s top destinations for families. A favorite among those who love the outdoors, good food and even better wine, this lakeside city has everything to make a family vacation spectacular. Walk along sandy beaches, visit kid-friendly wineries…

This Northwest City Is a Little Slice of Asia on the West Coast
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This Northwest City Is a Little Slice of Asia on the West Coast

For a trip that’s equal parts familiar and exotic, look no further than Richmond, BC

  Did you know there’s a Canadian city where you can stroll through a traditional Asian night market, savor fish and chips by the water and bike to your heart’s content—all in one day? If you’ve always wanted to travel to Asia, but the long flights are keeping your feet firmly planted in the Pacific…

Baja's Next Big Thing: Danzante Bay in the Islands of Loreto
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Baja’s Next Big Thing: Danzante Bay in the Islands of Loreto

Everything you need to know about the billion-dollar vision behind the hottest new vacation spot

Members of the FutureCast Forum recently toured the historic Mexican fishing town of Loreto on Baja California Sur and explored the growing trend for Seattle-area residents to seek lifestyles south of the border. Predicted to become the “first choice in second homes,” Loreto has gained in its popularity given its infancy as a resort market, relative…

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