Travel & Outdoors

Boarding Pass

Every Nonstop Flight from Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport and More

Head straight to London, Tokyo, Costa Rica, or Wichita, Kansas—no connection required.

11/25/2024 By Allison Williams

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

Lifted

Washington Ski Areas Debut New Chairlifts and Lodges

The snow is already falling. Here's what's new this ski season.

11/08/2024 By Allison Williams

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

Planner

What to Do in WA in November

Spokane throws a cultural fest and Camano Island serves chili.

10/30/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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

Planner

What to Do in Washington in October

Fall colors, German beers, and the best ways to celebrate the spooky season.

09/30/2024 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

Oh My Gourd

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Seattle

It's time to bust out the flannel and sharpen your carving knives.

09/25/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

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