Travel & Outdoors

Tourism

Inside Seattle’s New Great Wheel

We’ve been up and around, even inside the VIP car.

07/09/2012 By Allison Williams

TRAILS & GETAWAYS

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.

07/05/2012

Park City

Seattle's Best City Parks

07/01/2012

Trails

Try This Trail: Ed’s Trail on Silver Star Mountain

It’s wildflower season near Vancouver (no, the other one).

06/25/2012 By Craig Romano

Get Out

Where to Go to Swim in Seattle

Pool party! Who’s in?

06/20/2012 By Jessie Wesley

Weekend Pass

Fine Dining Destinations in Olympia

Fine dining is thriving in Olympia. Really.

06/20/2012 By Allison Williams

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In Olympia, It’s Still the Water

Olympia is different—same as it ever was.

06/20/2012 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Where to Go to Canoe and Kayak

The water isn’t quite freezing, which means it’s boating season.

06/11/2012 By Jessie Wesley

Take a Hike

Seattle’s Best City Parks

The 10 best outdoor spaces 
in Seattle (and beyond).

06/11/2012 By Lawrence W. Cheek

Local Sights

Seattle Great Wheel Opens June 28 (Tentatively) [UPDATED]

Our Ferris wheel finally looks like a Ferris wheel.

06/06/2012 By Allison Williams

Travel Ideas

Where to Go for Hot Springs

Put on your bathing suit and sit awhile.

05/29/2012 By Jessie Wesley

Fishing

It’s Copper River Salmon Season

They’re spilling into Sea-Tac, but you can catch your own.

05/18/2012 By Allison Williams

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How to Buy a Bike

Consider your parts before you purchase.

05/18/2012 By Allison Williams and Amanda Zurita With Brian Colella, Emily Dhatt, Jessie Wesley, Anne Larkin, and Nicole Fancher

Get Out

Seattle's Paved Bike Routes

More and more, the best way to get around this city and the surrounding area is self-propelled, and on two wheels. Here are 6 trails to encourage you even more.

05/18/2012 By Allison Williams

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Bike Crashes Along SLU Streetcar Pit Cyclists Against City

When cyclists started wrecking on the SLU streetcar tracks, it looked like the growing pains of a city embracing bikes. But then a lawsuit raised questions about Seattle’s commitment to rider safety.

05/18/2012 By Matthew Halverson

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Group Bike Rides

You’ll never roll alone.

05/18/2012 By Brian Colella