Outdoors

Respect New Social Norms While Hiking

Respect New Social Norms While Hiking

Hiking these days requires more thoughtful planning

This story appears in the July-August combo issue of Seattle magazine and Seattle Business magazine. Subscription information is here. The pandemic threw a lot of plans off course, but it didn’t cancel alpine wildflower season, bright yellow autumn larches or mountain waterfalls. Despite social distancing guidelines, there’s no better time to escape to nature. Studies show…

Heidi Mills

Go Take a Hike at One of These Five Hidden Gems

Go Take a Hike at One of These Five Hidden Gems

Experts suggest their favorite socially distant escapes

Snoquera Falls; Cutthroat Lake in the North Cascades; A biker on the Olympic Discovery Trail at Olympic National Park

Heidi Mills

Kauai When it Drizzles

Kauai When it Drizzles

Sometimes the Garden Island needs watering, but that’s OK—there’s no wrong way to experience paradise

Ocean views from the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort pool

Gemma Wilson

Chasing Waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula

Chasing Waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula

Tour some of the state’s most scenic falls on a weekend jaunt full of mist, moss and spruced-up photo ops

This article appears in print in the March 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many of the restaurants and places mentioned will be closed and/or offering to-go only. Turn this weekender into a day-trip by leaving early, packing your own food, picking a waterfall and staying safe by following health guidelines as recommended by WA-DOH….

Lauren Alexander

Moscow is an Idaho College Town with a Soul That Shines Through Year-Round
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Moscow is an Idaho College Town with a Soul That Shines Through Year-Round

When is the best time to visit the vibrant, Western Idaho town? “Right now” is probably the best answer—whenever you ask it

Moscow, Idaho celebrates its exceptional craft beer scene during Idaho Craft Beer Month in April.

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The Wintry Charms of Park City, Utah, Are Closer Than You Think

The Wintry Charms of Park City, Utah, Are Closer Than You Think

Ski season is in full swing this time of year, with slopes usually open until mid-April

SMALL-TOWN FEEL: Main Street’s Western-style facades are lovely, with or without snow

Gemma Wilson

Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways
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Whidbey and Camano Islands are Perfect Nearby Scenic Getaways

Drive off the mainland and ease into island time

Sponsored by Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism Located just a few hours north of Seattle are Whidbey and Camano Islands. Easily accessible by bridge or ferry, they provide visitors both a physical and mental makeover from mainland to island, transporting travelers to a slower pace. The islands are simple, yet sophisticated. with a certain rustic…

Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism

Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built

Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built

Plus: The Tri-Cities wineries just west of there

A taste of Va Piano Vineyards

Gemma Wilson

Must-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley

Must-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley

This agricultural wonderland just north of Seattle is dotted with delightful small towns to add to your trip list

ALL RISE: Fresh baked loaves from Breadfarm

Chelsea Lin

Charming Small Towns Along the Palouse Scenic Byway

Charming Small Towns Along the Palouse Scenic Byway

Explore beyond the rolling hills, from Moscow, Idaho, to the Lewis-Clark Valley

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU aka “Crimson Cube”

Ariel Shearer

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

An Oasis Awaits in Bend

Huntington Lodge elevates travel in Oregon’s high-desert brewery town

Take in sunset views

Ariel Shearer

Alaska Is a Winter Wonderland

Alaska Is a Winter Wonderland

If you're looking for a trip that takes you far outside your comfort zone, head north—far north

THIN ICE: Absorb the splendor of Exit Glacier and its counterparts before they disappear

Hilary Meyerson

Hit the Town at These Northwest Getaways

Hit the Town at These Northwest Getaways

From charming cities to small towns in PNW wine country, here are the places you should visit

This article appears in print in the January 2020 issue. Click here to subscribe. A Weekend Trip to Bellingham Promises Excellent Brews and Outdoor ExcursionsMust-Visit Stops in Skagit Valley Explore Walla Walla, the Town That Wine Built The Bavaria of the PNW Offers the Perfect Getaway for Wine Lovers Your Northwest Gambling GuideWhere to Stay, Drink and Play…

Seattle magazine staff

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