SAVE THE MONEY

11 Must-Haves from the REI Anniversary Sale

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

05/20/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Power Players

The Most Influential People in Seattle Sports, Travel, and Recreation

Athletes, adventure-seekers, and transit buffs who guide the way we move.

12/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy and Allison Williams

First Person, Last Word

How Skateboarding Shaped My Mind

My past still persists, changing how I view the city and the world.

09/24/2021 By Stefan Milne

Valley Whirl

What to Do in Yakima

Artsy small towns meet the wilds of Central Washington.

09/10/2021 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Water's Fine

Swimply Rents Backyard Swimming Pools by the Hour

That's not weird, right?

08/10/2021 By Allison Williams

Court in Session

Seattle Pickleball Guide

Where to play, what you need, and how the strange sport was invented right here.

07/13/2021 By Sophie Grossman and Malia Alexander

A Buyer's Guide to the Suburbs

North Bend Trades Happy Hour for Après

At the mountains’ edge, recreation beckons any day of the week.

03/08/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Wild Life

Ballard's Ascent Outdoors Is Back from the Dead

The sudden April closure was a shock, but a local mountain guide is resurrecting the outdoor retail shop.

06/26/2019 By Allison Williams

Cannonball

Great Swimming Holes within 2 Hours of Seattle

You don’t even need a boat for water hijinks—just hit the road to the region’s best swimming holes.

05/29/2019 By Allison Williams

How to Score

Quirky Seattle Team Sports to Play in Summer

From boozy mini golf to bike polo, the season starts now.

05/29/2019 By Jaime Archer

Hanging out

New Rock Climbing Gym Opens in SoDo

Momentum is the second bouldering-centric space in the city. Look, Ma, no ropes!

09/04/2018 By Katheryn Grice

Cover Story

29 Epic Washington State Park Adventures

Washington’s got more than 100 of them, and from half-acre grounds to cross-state trails, our state parks are a whole different kind of wild.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Get Out of Town

30 Perfect Day Trips

Get out of town with a culinary adventure, a scenic drive, or one very unusual form of skydiving—all within 90 minutes of Seattle.

09/25/2014 By Allison Williams With Lisa Han, Carey Rose, Abby Tracy, and Matt Pitchford

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Last Day to Register to Vote

Today's picks for civic nerds

07/28/2014 By Ezra Parter

Whatever the Weather

Fjällräven's Spring Shopping Event

The Swedish outdoor brand celebrates the turn of the season at its recently opened downtown Seattle spot.

03/11/2014 By Molly Warinsky

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Golf Getaways

03/23/2012 By Allison Williams

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Prairie Land

An Oregon town anchors a valley of big ranches and gorgeous prairies.

03/14/2011 By David Laskin

Weekend Getaways

The Fabulous Baker Joys

Mt. Baker holds the world record for snowfall.

02/18/2011 By David Laskin

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Cool Running

01/18/2011 By Hilary Meyerson

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Hittin’ the Skids

You don’t have to be a gearhead to geek out for rally driving, but a need for speed helps.

01/12/2011 By Matthew Halverson