Travel & Outdoors

Food Travel

September Means Oktoberfest Season

Just yesterday we were basking in the summer sun, but the beer starts flowing soon.

09/07/2012 By Allison Williams

Deals

Alaska Offers Wine Country Plane Perks

Drinking on vacation gets a little easier with special flight and tasting deals.

09/05/2012 By Allison Williams

Slideshow

Rainier Photo Slideshow

08/30/2012

Get Out

Try This Trail: Sourdough Ridge

It's one sweet view from an underused trail on Mount Rainier's north side.

08/28/2012 By Craig Romano

Insider's Guide

Bicycle Trips, Trails, and Gear

Seattle is hilly, it’s wet, and it’s one of the top-ranked cycle cities in the nation, thanks to our committed commuters and twisting trails. Turns out we love our bikes and the number of pedal pushers grows with every year (and every bump in gas prices).

08/28/2012

Article

Trail of the Month: Silver Star Mountain

From atop Silver Star Mountain, get the best view of four volcanoes—Mounts Hood, Rainier, Adams, and St. Helens

08/21/2012

Talk Back

You Tell Us: What's the Best Northwest Getaway?

Send us your picks. You might see them in the October issue of Seattle Met!

08/14/2012 By Allison Williams

Air Travel

Alaska Airlines Had a Rough Week

What's up with the angry passengers, cabin emergency, and a hole in the wing?

08/10/2012 By Allison Williams

Mountain Time

Mount Rainier Camp Is Getting a Makeover

Halfway up the state's highest mountain, Camp Muir will become a little less industrial.

08/02/2012 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Where to Buy Hiking Maps

Where you can (and can't) find topographical maps for your next outdoor adventure.

08/01/2012 By Allison Williams

Travel Books

Fifty Shades of Grey Is the New Hotel Bible

Instead of the Gideon, there may be a BDSM novel in your hotel room's bedside table. Upgrade?

07/30/2012 By Allison Williams

Article

Road Trips 2012

The Northwest has the best stretches of blacktop in the world: We can cross mountain passes and trace deserted shoreline, even motor up to the world’s best farm-to-table feast. All it takes is a full tank.

07/27/2012 By Kathryn Robinson, Laura Dannen, and Allison Williams

Hotels

Local Rooms: The Ballard Inn

It's not Seattle, it's Ballard.

07/26/2012 By Carter Haaland

Air Travel

All Nippon Airlines Launches Seattle-Tokyo Service

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will fly on the route, but not until October.

07/26/2012 By Allison Williams

International Travel

Chocolate Treats Cause Canadian Border Trouble

Do you know your contraband?

07/25/2012 By Allison Williams

Article

Insider’s Guide to Mount Rainier National Park

Whether you look for the wildflowers on paved trails, climb to the peak, or view from afar, Mount Rainier looms as our most iconic natural landmark.

07/25/2012

Insider's Guide

Insider’s Guide to Mount Rainier National Park

Navigate Rainier’s paved trails, climb to the peak, or view it from afar; and learn about the Brothers Whittaker, famous mountaineers who conquered Rainier and inspired generations of Northwest outdoorsmen.

07/24/2012