Travel & Outdoors

Snow Days

7 Ways to Survive a Seattle Winter

A brief guide to school cancellations, bad weather driving, and cozy indoor escapes.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Winter Wear

Locally Made Snow Gear for Your Next Adventure

Northwest companies lead the industry in creative ways to ride the snow and protect us from the elements.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Slip Slide Away

10 Ways to Ride the Snow without Skis

Sledding, fat biking, and more ways to enjoy the snow, no skis required.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Rami Niemi

The Sellouts

Washington's Biggest Resorts Just Got Bought by Conglomerates

Colorado ski companies snapped up Stevens Pass Ski Area and Crystal Mountain this year. It might ruin the Northwest ski scene—and save it at the same time.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

First Tracks

Jason Hummel Wants to Ski Every Glacier in Washington

The Gig Harbor denizen has the whole mountain to himself—sometimes whole mountain ranges—in his skiing quest.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Out of Thin Air

Skier Hilaree Nelson Takes On Lhotse

The Seattle-born adventurer just skied off the top of the world. Oh, and she was the first one to ever do it.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Let It Snow

The Seattle Met Guide to Skiing and Winter Fun

Winter isn’t a season in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a way of life.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Let It Snow

The Seattle Met Guide to Skiing and Winter Fun

Winter isn’t a season in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a way of life.

12/18/2018 By Allison Williams

Island Time

A Seattleite’s Guide to Visiting Hawai'i After the Eruption

Volcanic eruptions reshaped the island of Hawai'i last year—and what’s left is a brand-new, dramatic landscape.

11/20/2018 By Pam Mandel

Rejuvenation Vacation

These Resorts Bring Wellness to the Oregon Coast

Forest bathing, sunset yoga, and a cure from the spa—two Oregon destinations dish up wellness in weekend portions.

10/16/2018 By Allison Williams

Insta-Worthy Spots

Fall's Most Instagrammable Locations

We're due to hit peak foliage in mid-to-late October, so grab your PSL and get ‘gramming at these destinations around Washington.

09/27/2018 By Sara Marie D’Eugenio

Adventure Awaits

10 Best Hikes Close to Seattle

Hiking is the Northwest's signature pastime, and some of the state's best trails are less than an hour from downtown.

09/21/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Hang Around Town

19 Urban Adventures for the Whole Family

Where to embrace the city sights, the great outdoors, or a rainy afternoon.

09/21/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Morel High Ground

How to Spend a Day Mushroom Hunting

Is there anything more quintessentially Pacific Northwest than foraging for fungi in the woods?

09/11/2018 By Stefan Milne

Cover Story

15 Picture-Perfect Road Trips

Even when it’s not what you expect, Pacific Northwest highways lead to vacation perfection.

09/11/2018 Edited by Allison Williams

How We Got That Shot

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

Watch how we brought #VanLife to life for our October cover story.

09/11/2018 Videography by Sara Marie D’Eugenio

Surpass Spotify

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

Rediscover the radio dial—it’s that thing above the USB port—by tuning into Northwest stations with local flavor.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

East Side Story

Spokane Boasts a Cultural History All Its Own

Washington's second largest city tempts visitors across the Cascades with breweries, street art, and reasonable prices.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Speedy Sightseeing

How to Take a Road Trip on a Time Crunch

Destinations a mere two hours (or less!) from Seattle.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Shell Game

Lilliwaup Offers Getaway Vibes and Oyster Hunting

Yep, oyster tourism is a thing. Book a cabin, RV, or tent and head to the waters for briny bivalves.

09/11/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Met

Travel & Outdoors

7 Ways to Survive a Seattle Winter

Locally Made Snow Gear for Your Next Adventure

10 Ways to Ride the Snow without Skis

Washington's Biggest Resorts Just Got Bought by Conglomerates

Jason Hummel Wants to Ski Every Glacier in Washington

Skier Hilaree Nelson Takes On Lhotse

The Seattle Met Guide to Skiing and Winter Fun

The Seattle Met Guide to Skiing and Winter Fun

A Seattleite’s Guide to Visiting Hawai'i After the Eruption

These Resorts Bring Wellness to the Oregon Coast

Fall's Most Instagrammable Locations

10 Best Hikes Close to Seattle

19 Urban Adventures for the Whole Family

How to Spend a Day Mushroom Hunting

15 Picture-Perfect Road Trips

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

Spokane Boasts a Cultural History All Its Own

How to Take a Road Trip on a Time Crunch

Lilliwaup Offers Getaway Vibes and Oyster Hunting

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