Planner

What to Do in Washington State in July

Bull riding in Chelan and bluegrass in the mountains, plus more festivals for summer's longest month.

06/29/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Climate Range

Washington’s Weirdest Weather

It's not always normal out there.

03/12/2026 By Justin Shaw

Seattle Dining Guide

Perfect Patios for Sunny Days

Everything tastes better outside.

06/12/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

No go

The Worst Weekends of Seattle Summer, Ranked

Bad traffic, big festivals, and the horror of freeway closures.

05/19/2025 By Allison Williams

Star Blazing

How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Washington

It's one of the easiest astronomical events to catch without a telescope.

08/02/2024 By Allison Williams

outings

Short Summer Day Trips from Seattle

Gardens, parks, and a crabbing adventure via kayak.

07/12/2024 By Allison Williams

Fruit by the Foot

Where to Find U-Pick Berry Farms around Seattle

Get them straight from the source.

06/21/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Weather Blog

Are We In for a Cruel (Cool) Summer?

It depends what decade you're comparing it to.

06/21/2024 By Justin Shaw

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

Summer Style

Seattle Beach Bag Essentials

Everything you need for a 50-degree day in the sand.

06/04/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Just a Number

Adult Summer Camps Let Grown-Ups Have Fun, Too

Camp hits a little different when you're old enough for a driver's license and a credit score.

03/26/2024 By Allison Williams

Essay

How Did January Become Summer Camp Season?

One type A parent’s lament.

01/29/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Crap, Already?

Here Are Some Great Local Summer Camps

And no, it's not too early to register. For some, you might actually be too late.

01/29/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Shore Thing

The Lakeside Town That Never Quite Grew Up

That's what we love about Chelan.

08/04/2023 By Allison Williams

The Thrill Is Gone

Why Doesn't Seattle Have More Theme Parks?

It's not (just) the weather.

07/07/2023 By Allison Williams

Sunny Days

What's the Best Sunscreen to Get for Seattle Weather?

A Virginia Mason dermatologist makes the case for sunblock every day of the year.

07/28/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

PSA

How to Keep Cool During a Seattle Heat Wave

It's no Heat Dome, but this week's weather forecast is still worth taking note.

07/26/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

STRAIGHT FIRE

Bring the Drama This Leo Season with These Local Gifts

A really good party is written in the stars.

07/22/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Cool Data

How Many Households in Washington State Have Air Conditioning?

A new nationwide survey from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is our best clue yet, but still not the full picture.

07/07/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Summer Book Report

Pacific Northwest Beach Reads

School is out and self-motivated erudition is in. If a Seattle summer ever materializes, these are the local authors you should bring to the beach.

06/22/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach