Since joining Seattle Met in 2011, Allison Williams has overseen the magazine’s travel and outdoor coverage, and has contributed to all sections of the magazine. Allison was raised in Olympia and earned degrees from Duke University and University of Alaska. She began her career in New York City in the newsrooms of Metro newspaper and Time Out New York, then hightailed it back to her native habitat so she could write guidebooks and climb mountains.

Travel Ideas

Where to Go for Spring Skiing

It’s the best part of winter, plus sun.

03/26/2012 By Allison Williams

Sea Travel

Cruise Ships Flock to Seattle

Party on the lido deck! More big boats are weighing anchor from our piers.

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

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The Perfect Party

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

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Golf Getaways

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

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Alaska Road Trip

North on the Alcan

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

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Central Washington Road Trip

Geology Rocks

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

Drives

A British Columbia Road Trip

Such Great Heights

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

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Road Trips 2012

03/23/2012 By Kathryn Robinson, Laura Dannen, and Allison Williams

Trails

Try This Trail: Heybrook Ridge

When you’re done climbing, take the stairs.

03/22/2012 By Allison Williams

Travel Ideas

Where to Go to Celebrate Easter

Travel to a blockbuster brunch or just torture some Peeps.

03/21/2012 By Allison Williams

Foodie Travel

It’s Almost Farm Dinner Season

Eat out this summer. Way out.

03/15/2012 By Allison Williams

Trails

Enchantments Lottery Ends Tonight

Forget cash—the big jackpot is a backpacking trek.

03/13/2012 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Cycle Party at Elliott Bay Bicycles

Celebrate America’s breakthrough pedal team.

03/08/2012 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Snowmobiling in Roslyn

Learn to love the snowmobile life in Roslyn. Your mileage may vary.

03/07/2012 By Allison Williams

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The Perfect Party

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

03/07/2012 By Allison Williams

Books & Talks

Met Pick: Sarah Vowell at Neptune Theatre

The NPR wit has uncovered the feisty side of Puritans; with her latest book, she takes on Hawaii’s bloody past.

03/06/2012 By Allison Williams

Pet Travel

Dogs Are Especially Welcome in Yakima

Just don’t get your pooch drunk at a winery.

03/05/2012 By Allison Williams

Theme Travel

School Is in Session in Hood River

Learn a little something while on vacation.

03/01/2012 By Allison Williams

Cultural Travel

Portland Goes Rothko

Visit Rose City for a modern-art bonanza.

02/17/2012 By Allison Williams

Air Travel

Airports Are Getting Better

Airports offer yoga, frequent-flyer miles, and the holy grail: an easier trip through security.

02/13/2012 By Allison Williams