Cover Story

29 Epic Washington State Park Adventures

Washington’s got more than 100 of them, and from half-acre grounds to cross-state trails, our state parks are a whole different kind of wild.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Travel, Eh?

25 Reasons to Visit British Columbia Right Now

There’s so much you didn’t know about Canada.

06/19/2018 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Ryan Snook

Shade Index

Oh Canada, We're Not That Jealous of You

Sure, it’s fun to visit. But here’s why we’ll always come home.

06/19/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Cover Story

The Insider’s Guide to Pacific Northwest Hiking

Welcome to the age of next-level gear, dog rescue squads, and campsites with hot tubs—and a new list of do’s and don’ts. Dig in to our guide to the brave new world of playing outside.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Tread Lightly

Trail Running Is Taking Over (and It's Not as Hard as You Think)

Sometimes running means walking.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

No Chihuahua Left Behind

Northwest Adventure Dogs Have Their Very Own Search and Rescue

Dog in danger? Call WASART at 425-681-5498. The policy: Call sooner rather than later.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Pooch Perks

Dogs Are Gearheads, Too

Taking Fido on an adventure? You need more than a leash. Check out how many toys there are to kit out your canine for Northwest extremes.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Guns on Board

Who Packs a Gun When They're Backpacking? More People Than You’d Expect.

And you might say it's a bit controversial.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Bear With Us

Grizzlies Might Return to the Cascade Mountains

And for that we may have to thank…the Trump Administration?

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Judgment Calls

Should You Be Doing That on the Trail?

We weigh the arguments for and against controversial outdoor activity.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

13 Reasons to Leave the House This Turkey Day Weekend

Need to keep the clan happy and active during the long weekend? These Thanksgiving plans are fully baked.

By James Stevens
Published 11/13/2018

First Look: Hoxton Hotel’s La Neta

Johnny Leach’s Mexican restaurant sources top-shelf masa, smears guacamole toast, and serves a cornflake, yogurt, and gin breakfast cocktail.

By Benjamin Tepler btepler@pdxmonthly.com
Published 11/09/2018

How Will the Hoxton Hotel Change Old Town?

The 119-room luxury tower, set to open Nov 12, is chock-full of millennial makers, rooftop macramé, talks with She Bop, and tattoo workshops. Chinatown may never be the same.

By Ramona DeNies rdenies@pdxmonthly.com
Published 10/30/2018

Postcards from the Food Edge: Departure's Gregory Gourdet in Haiti

For <i>PoMo</i>’s chef-travel series, the one-time <i>Top Chef</i> star gives us a rare glimpse at his roots—the markets, street vendors, and restaurants of the Caribbean island.

By Karen Brooks eatbeat@portlandmonthlymag.com
Published 10/24/2018

Save the Bugs. Save the World.

Portland's Xerces Society fights for the littlest links in our ecosystem.

By Kelly Clarke kclarke@sagacitymedia.com
Published 10/17/2018

One of the Northwest's Most Talented Winemakers Is Hiding Near Hood River

At Hiyu Wine Farm, Nate Ready conjures wildly unorthodox flavors.

By Ramona DeNies rdenies@pdxmonthly.com
Published 10/17/2018

Feature

White Users Dominate the Outdoors Nationwide, and the Pacific Northwest Is No Exception

The outdoors are for everyone—but getting everyone outside isn't going to happen on its own.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Gear Guide

Here in Seattle, Our Gear Better Be Next Level

Outdoor togs and toys have to clear a high bar these days. We expect multifunctional gear that’s loaded with extras, and Seattle makers’ newest offerings oblige.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Bars Beyond Cardboard

5 Locally Made Energy Bars to Try

We passed around Northwest-made trail bars to compose wine-style tasting notes for homegrown hiker fuel. Pinkies up, everyone.

05/22/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Best of the Northwest

The New Classics: 25 Amazing Washington Hikes

Guys, we don’t *all* need to hike Mount Si this weekend. Once you’ve explored Washington’s busiest trails, make these your new to-do list. Plus: our favorite weekday and kid-friendly hikes.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Lottery Life

Permits Are Changing Everything

Welcome to the great outdoors. Do you have a reservation?

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Room with a View

Four-Star Campsites in Washington's Wilderness

We expect more from our campgrounds than a few dirt clearings in the woods. High-end amenities from ice cream stands to volleyball courts pop up next to scenic sites across the state.

05/22/2018 By Allison Williams

Tiger Mountain High

So You Want to Try Paragliding

Take air with a sport that’s more about hang time than radical dives.

04/24/2018 By Allison Williams

Explainer

How to Save an Orca Whale

The governor has assembled a task force to address Washington’s killer whale crisis. But saving our shrinking orca population is no small task.

04/20/2018 By Allison Williams

Excitement

Next Up for Wandering Goose's Heather Earnhardt: A Hotel and Restaurant on Willapa Bay

Plans for a smoked fish shop have evolved. Into a historic hotel on the coast with a 60-seat restaurant.

04/11/2018 By Allecia Vermillion

Feature

The Boat at the Bottom of the Sea

More than a year after a Seattle-based crabber vanished in Alaska's Bering Sea, its final hours remain a mystery. The surviving family of the Destination’s crew—and one intrepid investigator—seek to uncover the secrets the ocean still keeps.

04/09/2018 By Eva Holland

Find a Trail

Tripster

29 Epic Washington State Park Adventures

25 Reasons to Visit British Columbia Right Now

Oh Canada, We're Not That Jealous of You

The Insider’s Guide to Pacific Northwest Hiking

Trail Running Is Taking Over (and It's Not as Hard as You Think)

Northwest Adventure Dogs Have Their Very Own Search and Rescue

Dogs Are Gearheads, Too

Who Packs a Gun When They're Backpacking? More People Than You’d Expect.

Grizzlies Might Return to the Cascade Mountains

Should You Be Doing That on the Trail?

Portland Monthly Travel

13 Reasons to Leave the House This Turkey Day Weekend

First Look: Hoxton Hotel’s La Neta

How Will the Hoxton Hotel Change Old Town?

Postcards from the Food Edge: Departure's Gregory Gourdet in Haiti

Save the Bugs. Save the World.

One of the Northwest's Most Talented Winemakers Is Hiding Near Hood River

White Users Dominate the Outdoors Nationwide, and the Pacific Northwest Is No Exception

Here in Seattle, Our Gear Better Be Next Level

5 Locally Made Energy Bars to Try

The New Classics: 25 Amazing Washington Hikes

Permits Are Changing Everything

Four-Star Campsites in Washington's Wilderness

So You Want to Try Paragliding

How to Save an Orca Whale

Next Up for Wandering Goose's Heather Earnhardt: A Hotel and Restaurant on Willapa Bay

The Boat at the Bottom of the Sea

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