Travel & Outdoors

Summer Style

Seattle Beach Bag Essentials

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

06/04/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Throwbacks

The Last Blockbuster Video Is Still Standing in Oregon

Bend's vestige of the "Be kind, rewind" era manages to surpass mere meme status.

05/29/2024 By Allison Williams

Destination Guide

The San Juans: Rugged Beauty, Artful Food

Washington’s special, secluded archipelago is a tiny realm barely tucked into Puget Sound’s pocket. And it's ripe for exploration.

05/24/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

That's Weird

Washington’s Best Roadside Oddities

Pull over. There’s something weird to see.

05/24/2024 By Allison Williams

Roll Up

Trailhead Direct Restarts Bus Service to Hiking Trails

Forget parking. The peaks just off I-90 become much more accessible with seasonal public transit back for summer 2024—including the return of a second route.

05/23/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

No Peanuts

Alaska Airlines Brings Back Hot Food for Main Cabin Fliers

We tried it. Here's our verdict.

05/22/2024 By Allison Williams

Plug it in, plug it in

Electric Vehicle Road Trips from Seattle

Destinations worth draining the battery—and where to charge up again for the return trip.

05/20/2024 By Allison Williams

The worst luck

How to Visit Mount St. Helens While the Visitor Center Is Closed

The volcano's observatory is off-limits thanks to—what else—a natural disaster.

05/17/2024 By Allison Williams

Big Days

The Wedding Vendors Who Will Literally Climb Mountains for the Perfect Shot

When couples get hitched in the wilderness, they can still get professional hairdos and photos.

05/13/2024 By Allison Williams

What Roof

The Outdoorsy City

What it means to be a place where getting out of the house and into the wilds is a way of life.

05/10/2024 By Allison Williams

Sorta Crunchy

The Kinds of Outdoorsy People You Meet in Seattle

We sorted the hikers, bikers, and all kinds of nature lovers. You know the types.

05/10/2024 By Allison Williams Illustrations by David Wilson

Greenhorns

Where to Be Outdoorsy for the First Time

Hike. Paddle. Camp. We’ll take it easy on you, newbie. Here’s where to start.

05/09/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Into the Woods

Why Are We So Scared of Bears?

The animals are not actually deadly, until they are.

05/08/2024 By Allison Williams Photography by Carlton Canary

Stuff Galore

Seattle’s Outdoor Gear Hall of Fame

The things we’ve had—and are keeping—forever.

05/07/2024 By Allison Williams

Outside Inside

The Capitol Hill Club for Making Outdoorsy Friends

Never hike alone again.

05/06/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Outings

Short Spring Day Trips from Seattle

This state is way too nice to just stay home.

05/01/2024 By Allison Williams

The Mountain

An Insider’s Guide to Visiting Mount Rainier National Park

Hiking trails, visitor centers, and other spectacular reasons to head to our friendly local volcano.

04/29/2024 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Short Stop

South Fork Gives North Bend Room to Hang Out

Beers, dogs, kids, and cinnamon rolls. All the bases are covered.

04/24/2024 By Allison Williams

Mobile Roam

Where to Rent a Vintage Trailer in the Pacific Northwest

Pack your best pink flamingo lawn ornament—it's time for an Airstream vacation.

04/23/2024 By Allison Williams

Take Off

What to Know about the New Flight from Sea–Tac to the Philippines

Seattle is getting even more international.

04/17/2024 By Allison Williams

Seattle Met