Outside Inside

The Capitol Hill Club for Making Outdoorsy Friends

Never hike alone again.

05/06/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Scary Good Hospitality

How the Founder of Spirit Halloween Became a Small-Town Hotelier

Joe Marver’s attention to detail shines bright at the Twisp River Suites—especially around Halloween.

10/11/2023 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

Sponsored Content

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

Just the Facts

Fentanyl and Narcan 101

From the illicit drug's various forms to an overdose-stopping medication.

11/03/2022 By Angela Cabotaje With Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Explainer

Historic Times at Garfield High

The first 100 years of the Central District school produced some of our city’s finest figures—and highlighted some of our worst divides.

09/27/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Explainer

Why Can't Washington Find More Dinosaur Fossils?

A decade ago, the state dug up a fragment of the "Suciasaurus." It hasn't found any remains since.

09/20/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Trail Tales

Mailbox Peak Is Seattle's Quirkiest Hike

You’ve got mail: One of the hardest trails on the I-90 corridor also holds the weirdest summit treat.

09/16/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

The New Crowd

Seattle Rock Climbing Moves Beyond Dirtbag Culture

The new breed of outdoor climber holds down a corporate job—from a van parked near the best crags.

09/02/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

In the Weed

Can You Overdose on THC?

Subjective standards, state-by-state laws, and underdeveloped policy leaves much up to the cannabis consumer.

08/26/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Heat Index

Is This Seattle’s Hottest Summer Ever?

Don’t pack up the fans. It’s not over yet.

08/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Coronavirus Chronicles

How Long Does Natural Immunity from a Covid Infection Last?

All we still don't know about reinfection roulette.

08/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Because It's There

How to Climb Mount Rainier

What does it take to reach the highest peak in Washington? Planning, skills, and, most crucially, the right mindset.

08/12/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Coronavirus Chronicles

Symptoms and More on the Covid BA.5 Subvariant in Seattle

The new omicron strain has familiar calling cards.

08/02/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Dial Up

New 988 Mental Health Hotline Opens July 16

How will it work for those who dial in from King County?

07/08/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Blanket Improvement

It’s Finally Showtime for the New Volunteer Park Amphitheater

Years in the making, an outdoor arts venue debuts with a free summer concert series.

07/01/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Bookworm

Blue Kettle Books Brings the Indie Bookstore to New Terrain

Monica LeMoine has long been a teacher—now she can add business owner and bus driver to her resume too.

06/24/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach