Outdoors
Ten Top Travel Destinations for 2025
How to prepare for these extraordinary destinations right here in Seattle
How to prepare for these extraordinary destinations right here in Seattle The theme of travel in 2025 is empathy, to remind ourselves that the world is a big place, and that other people face obstacles as well. To quote Robert Louis Stevenson, it’s time “to come down off this featherbed of civilization, and find the…
Let There Be Light: Not the Las Vegas You Remember
A two-and-a-half-hour flight from Seattle brings desert sunshine and bold reinvention
Humans crave light. It fuels our bodies, lifts our moods, and makes even the darkest days feel a little brighter. When winter in the Pacific Northwest drags on, the trick is to learn from our feathered friends and fly south. In this three-part series, we’ll explore three escapes from the gray: Waikiki, Santa Barbara, and…
Let There Be Light: Sepia Splendor in Santa Barbara
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, golden glow and coastal charm await
Humans crave light. It fuels our bodies, lifts our moods, and makes even the darkest days feel a little brighter. When winter in the Pacific Northwest drags on, the trick is to learn from our feathered friends and fly south. In this three-part series, we’ll explore three escapes from the gray: Waikiki, Santa Barbara, and…
Let There Be Light: Off-the-Radar Waikiki
Six hours from Seattle, tropical light chases away winter blues
Humans crave light. It fuels our bodies, lifts our moods, and makes even the darkest days feel a little brighter. When winter in the Pacific Northwest drags on, the trick is to learn from our feathered friends and fly south. In this three-part series, we’ll explore three escapes from the gray: Waikiki, Santa Barbara, and…
Climbing Rocks with Spikey ToolsÂ
Dry tooling is an increasingly popular and challenging adventure
Scratch, tap, squeak. The sound of my tools pierces the cold fall day, awakening a primal feeling within me. These tools aren’t meant for building a house, or crafting a sculpture, but for climbing on rock…
Powder Buff
Creating those slippery slopes is quite an undertaking
On a mid-season winter day, fluffy powder blows in my face and untracked snow slides easily underneath my skis as I score the perfect line down the mountain. I’d never guess how many hours and people it took to create this amazing experience…
A Magical Ferry Tale
Explore Victoria car free with a speedy trip from Seattle via the Victoria Clipper
Located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is accessible by seaplane or by car ferry, from Port Angeles or the B.C. mainland. But thanks to the Victoria Clipper, leaving the car at home to reach the picturesque provincial capital is not only convenient but enjoyable…
Have The Run of the Party This Weekend
Run and dance your heart out with Diplo’s Run ClubÂ
When I think of famous musicians, I think of big parties, lots of adult beverages, perhaps some cannabis, and staying up all night. Diplo, a popular American DJ, musician, and music producer, is turning that picture on its head. This Saturday, Diplo’s Run Club is coming to Seattle’s Gas Works Park for a dancing good time…
Off-Road Rush
Seattle’s Cowgill Trail Collective emphasizes the thrill of running off the beaten path
Cowgill Trail Collective began group runs along trails in 2021 to build community in Seattle and beyond through running. Co-founder Aaron Long saw a need for a trail-specific running group, and he wanted to make it fun, social, and something folks would return to again and again, and not just a training group…
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