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Helly Hansen Store Opens in Downtown Seattle
The Norwegian sailing and skiing gear brand finally has its own shop in town
Helly Hansen, the Norwegian sailing gear brand founded nearly 140 years ago by a sea captain, found its North American home in Seattle in 1970. It was a natural fit – a city surrounded by water and mountains was already filled with outdoor lovers looking to stay warm and dry. Now, finally the city has…
Day Trip: Everett’s Jetty Island Is a Low-Key Piece of Paradise
The simple pleasures of sand and water attract day-trippers to Jetty Island near Everett
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. It’s just 2 miles long and a quick three-minute foot-ferry ride from the mainland, but Jetty Island, formed over the past century out of accumulated sediment from the dredging of the Snohomish River, packs a full…
Where to Kayak in Seattle
And six places in the city where you can rent a kayak
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. With water all around Seattle, there are plenty of places to put in a kayak for a day on the water. But not all bodies of water are alike. We tapped Amanda Lee of Alki Kayak…
6 Best Water-View Campsites in the PNW
Pitch your tent or park your RV at one of these waterfront or water-view spots, where you’ll wake up to the soothing sounds of lakes, falls, rivers, or the sea
Campsites at Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island come with water views and plenty of space to pull up a kayak
Water Adventures Gear Guide
If you're ready to stop renting and take the plunge on a new purchase, here's where to start
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. On a hot summer day, it’s hard to resist getting out on the water. There are plenty of places to rent gear such as stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, or you can take the plunge and invest…
4 Washington Water Parks For Kids of All Ages
Kids of all ages pack these giant water playgrounds—and with each park’s unique personality, you may want to try them all
This article is part of the cover story for the August 2018 issue. Find more from the story here. Click here to subscribe. Kids of all ages pack these giant water playgrounds—and with each park’s unique personality, you may want to try them all
How the Instagram Effect Is Fueling the Next Generation of Seattle Hikers
Eddie Bauer’s #WhyIHike campaign is capturing stories and photos of people enjoying the great outdoors
Social media and hiking: it might seem like an unlikely combo, but recent data shows that one is fueling the growth of the other. The so-called “Instagram effect” might be inspiring a new generation of Seattle hikers who are hitting the trail for that mountain high – and the perfect shareable shot. This follows a…
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