Travel & Outdoors

Water Works

Waterfall Hikes near Seattle

The snow is melting and the falls are roaring on Washington trails.

04/09/2024 By Allison Williams

Every Now and Then

What to Know about Monday's Solar Eclipse in Seattle

Remember 2017? It's not going to be quite like that.

04/05/2024 By Allison Williams

Ranger of Motion

Mount Rainier’s Top Ranger Introduces a New Era at the National Park

As MRNP celebrates 125 years of existence, visiting its trails and vistas now means a brand-new timed-entry system.

04/01/2024 By Allison Williams

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

Destination Dossier

Everything You Need to Know About a Visit to Roslyn

It’s more than that moose from Northern Exposure.

03/25/2024 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Chantal Bennett

Just Deserts

The Old Soul of Palm Springs Finds New Energy

It’s not just midcentury modern anymore.

03/15/2024 By Allison Williams

Branch Out

The Best Treehouse Vacation Rentals in Washington

Make like a squirrel by overnighting up in the air.

02/23/2024 By Allison Williams

Book It

Summer Reservations Now Required at Mount Rainier National Park

A new system requires visitors have a timed entry permit to drive into the major visitor centers, so the rush is on.

02/21/2024 By Allison Williams

Sun Hungry

How to Have a Fully Outdoor Day in Palm Springs

The challenge: soak up as much vitamin D in a single day as possible.

02/19/2024 By Allison Williams

The Merroir the Merrier

Forget Wine Tasting. Try Oyster Tasting.

Washington’s shellfish is as distinct as its wines, and Hood Canal is developing a whole industry around it.

02/16/2024 By Allison Williams

Cabin Fever

Inside the Longest Flight Out of Sea–Tac Airport

Does 17 hours in a metal tube sound like a good time?

02/05/2024 By Allison Williams

Takeoff

How Credit Card Points and Airline Miles Have Taken Over Recreational Travel

Are you gaming the system or is the system gaming you?

01/24/2024 By Allison Williams

Warm-Ups

Short Winter Day Trips from Seattle

Funky bookstores, niche museums, and warm bone broth, all within two hours.

01/19/2024 By Allison Williams

Desert Chill

Firebirds Hockey Turns Palm Springs into a Sports Town

What it's like to take a road trip to the Kraken's minor league squad.

01/08/2024 By Allison Williams

White Out

How to Take a Guided Snowshoe Hike Near Seattle

Just strap on the big flat shoes and follow the leader.

01/05/2024 By Manola Secaira and Seattle Met Staff

Out of Office

The Best Places Our Travel Editor Went in 2023

Never unpack, never surrender.

12/29/2023 By Allison Williams

Get There By Chairlift

This Canadian Ski Resort Offers Cabins Right on the Slopes

Red Mountain Resort is redefining the "ski in, ski out" model of a winter getaway.

12/15/2023 By Allison Williams

Snow Town

The Growing Glacier of Mount Baker

One northern Washington town finds new life on a quiet highway east of Bellingham.

12/08/2023 By Allison Williams

Snow Bound

What's New This Season at Washington's Biggest Ski Areas

New lifts, new lodges, and a lot more tacos—change is afoot at Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, and Summit at Snoqualmie ski areas.

12/01/2023 By Allison Williams

Basics

How to Learn to Ski in Seattle

The tricks, tips, and techniques for getting into the Northwest’s snowiest sport.

11/30/2023 By Allison Williams

Seattle Met