Travel & Outdoors

Olympic National Park

Insider’s Guide to Olympic National Park: Summer Things to Do

Stargaze at Hurricane Ridge, swim in the mineral pools of the Sol Duc Valley, or rock climb Mount Cruiser.

07/22/2011 By Allison Williams

Olympic National Park

Follow the Park Ranger (On a Bear Hunt)

The smokey the bear hat leads us on a real-life bear hunt.

07/22/2011 By Allison Williams

Olympic National Park

10 Top Places to Visit in Olympic National Park

Whether you're hiking, camping, boating, or all the above—these are the must-visit places for your trip's itinerary.

07/22/2011 By Allison Williams

Driving

I-5 Loves the Electric Car

Charging stations open up electric travel to Canada and Portland.

07/14/2011 By Allison Williams

Advice

Travel Tip from a Travel Agent

You think, as a Seattle resident, that you can handle a little rain. Maybe you can’t.

07/08/2011 By Allison Williams

Weekend Pass

Vancouver hosts Summer Live in Stanley Park

Go to Canada for the donuts, stay for the free Neko Case and New Pornographers.

07/08/2011 By Allison Williams

Destination

Maryhill Museum of Art Is Worth a Trip

Beside the Big River highlights life along the Columbia.

07/06/2011 By Abby Tracy

Get Out

Does Snow on the Trail Get You (to Fall) Down?

Check out these bare trails if you’re tired of slipping and sliding.

06/30/2011 By Allison Williams

Deals

Free Rental Car with a Flight to Port Angeles

If your stomach can handle a small plane, your wallet can handle the rest.

06/28/2011 By Allison Williams

Deals

Save a Few Bucks on Fourth of July Plans

Skip town and score some deals on the next holiday weekend.

06/24/2011 By Allison Williams

Post

Seattle’s Love-Hate Relationship with July

Our dysfunctional relationship with the finest month of the year.

06/24/2011 By Kathryn Robinson

Local Sites

Is Kurt Cobain Park a Tourist Trap?

Neighbors deal with Nirvana fans flocking to where the frontman died.

06/21/2011 By Allison Williams

Advice

Travel Tip from a Wide World Books and Maps Employee

Reduce your clothing load with these fresh techniques and useful device.

06/16/2011 By Allyson Marrs

Deals

Fill the Gap at Beachfront Seabrook Cottages

Grab a deal on in-between days at the planned community.

06/15/2011 By Allison Williams

Travel News

Tall Ships Set Sail for Summer

Play pirate as replica ships hit Puget Sound’s high seas.

06/14/2011 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Time to Buy Your Trail Passes

What you need, where to get it, and when you can get in for free.

06/10/2011 By Allison Williams

Deals

La Conner Wants to Serve You Dinner

Score dinner and a room at Taste of La Conner.

06/08/2011 By Allison Williams

Travel News

Bellevue Shows Off a New Travel Site

There’s even stuff for locals.

06/07/2011 By Allison Williams