Wild Ride

Leavenworth's Mountain Coaster Offers Not-So-Cheap Thrills

The Tumwater Twister ride is a Bavarian adventure, but not everyone is on board.

07/23/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Good Luck, Babes

Chappell Roan Is Coming to Capitol Hill Block Party. Is Seattle Ready?

Organizers booked a little-known pop act. They're getting a budding superstar.

07/16/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Bobbing Along

Where to Float a River near Seattle and across Washington

Grab a tube and let the water do the work.

06/20/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Destination Guide

North Bend: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

It's the little mountain town with a big dose of personality.

06/10/2024 By Allison Williams

Roll Up

Trailhead Direct Restarts Bus Service to Hiking Trails

Forget parking. The peaks just off I-90 become much more accessible with seasonal public transit back for summer 2024—including the return of a second route.

05/23/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

Greenhorns

Where to Be Outdoorsy for the First Time

Hike. Paddle. Camp. We’ll take it easy on you, newbie. Here’s where to start.

05/09/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Outside Inside

The Capitol Hill Club for Making Outdoorsy Friends

Never hike alone again.

05/06/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Third Place Nooks

What’s Up with All of Seattle’s Little Free Libraries?

The community boxes have spawned creative counterparts, from mini art galleries to an auto trading garage. But they’re more than just sidewalk ornaments.

08/01/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Scooped Ice Cream Festival Returns for Second Year

The refreshing festival boasts a frozen wonderland of creative flavors and finds a permanent place on downtown Seattle’s summer event calendar.

06/09/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Water Ways

The Best Places to Rent a Kayak or Standup Paddleboard in Seattle

No boat? No problem. Check out a seafaring vessel for the day. Plus: What's up with hydrofoils?

05/11/2023 By Allison Williams

Spring to It

Where to Hit the Slopes for the End of Ski Season

Goggle tans, jean-clad ski bros, and blue skies—spring skiing is here.

03/15/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Allison Williams

Here We Go Again

Will Seattle Fans Show Up for the XFL Sea Dragons Debut?

Football fandom will soon be a near-year-round prospect. Whether the fledgling league can garner enough support to fill Lumen Field is yet to be seen.

02/06/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach