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Holiday Spirit

Christmas Tree Farms near Seattle

Cover yourself in pine needles and make some memories.

11/22/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Lumberjacked up

How to Cut Down a Christmas Tree in the Woods

Free-range evergreens from our national forests await tinsel. Just grab a permit first.

11/21/2024 By Allison Williams

Muddy Boots

Shoulder Season Hikes for National Take a Hike Day

No, we don't know why it's in November.

11/15/2024 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

The Ballot Cure

Where to Go Off-Grid (Ish) During Election Week

Run as far away from cable news as you possibly can.

11/01/2024 By Allison Williams

Destination Dossier

Everything You Need to Know About a Visit to Forks

When it rains in this Olympic Peninsula town, it shines.

10/21/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Illustrations by Chantal Bennett

Rail Ways

A Ride Back in Time on North Bend’s Historic Train

What other museum ticket comes with a conductor, mountain views, and steam power?

10/18/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

In Shape

Where to Rent an A-Frame Cabin in Washington

And why they’re so appealing in the first place.

10/14/2024 By Allison Williams

Pack Light

Short Fall Day Trips from Seattle

Get out of town for a bite-size adventure.

10/11/2024 By Allison Williams

Get Outside

The Eastside’s Best Parks

Suburban sprawl begets untamed recreation. No trekking up mountain passes required.

10/09/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Branching Out

Where to Hike to See Larches near Seattle

It's the golden season in the Cascades. Here's where to find fall's most beautiful trees.

09/30/2024 By Allison Williams

Pow Time

Ski Movie Season Hits Seattle

It's the on-screen party before the snow falls, with plenty of stoke to go around.

09/27/2024 By Allison Williams

Faraway Lands

The Painted Wilderness You’ve Never Heard Of

Washington's Teanaway hiking trails fly under the radar—until they put on a colorful show.

09/23/2024 By Allison Williams

Destination Guide

Hood Canal: What to Eat, What to Do, Where to Stay

The Olympic Peninsula’s long, thin waterway is lined with charming eats and low-key activities.

09/19/2024 By Allison Williams

Destination Gude

Mount St. Helens: The Big Boom

Welcome to nature at its most dynamic.

09/16/2024

Destination Guide

Leavenworth: Bavaria Meets Bacchanal

Dismiss this mountain town as pure kitsch and you miss the luxury (and the thrill ride) that lies beyond main street.

09/16/2024

Guide to Leavenworth

Best Places to Eat in Leavenworth

Fine dining and Bavarian bratwurst in Washington's goofiest mountain town.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Guide to Leavenworth

The Best Places to Stay in Leavenworth

Cozy hotels of every type, from luxury to family friendly.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Things to Do in Leavenworth

Best Things to Do in Leavenworth

Hikes, nutcrackers, and a mountain roller coaster keep this Bavarian wonderland lively.

09/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Short King

Rainier Is Shorter Than We All Thought

Our mountain is shrinking, and the summit isn't where it used to be.

09/06/2024 By Allison Williams

Destination Dossier

What You Need to Know about a Trip to Bellingham

Seattle’s northern cousin makes a name for itself as a quirky outdoor haven.

08/26/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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