Hipster Lodging

Local Hotels Have Personality in Order

Taking a local overnight got a lot more interesting.

08/14/2018 By Allison Williams

Shade Index

7 More Reasons Why Dining by Ferry Rules

Who knew taking public transit to dinner could be so magical?

08/14/2018 By Seattle Met Staff

Falling Stars

The Perseid Meteor Shower Puts on a Show This Weekend

The stars have aligned for a great year for meteors.

08/10/2018 By Katheryn Grice

State Park Adventures

Hike, Paddle, and Climb: 14 More State Parks to Explore

Kayaking, glamping, sledding. And that's just the start. You wouldn’t believe what Washington's state parks hold.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adios, John Wayne

Introducing the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

The cross-state route has been reborn under a new name. Horse-drawn wagons still welcome.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Game Plan

Which Washington State Park Should You Visit?

State park overload is real, but we can narrow it down for you.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams Illustrations by Ryan Inzana

Adventure Ride

Ride at Lake Wenatchee

The lake offers a whole slew of activities, but its spectacular vista is best seen on horseback.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Falls

Photograph at Palouse Falls

Whether a thunderous roar or cliffside icicle, the falls are an eastern Washington marvel.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Dive

Dive at Saltwater

Rockfish, wolf eels, and a shipwreck await those willing to brave cold waters.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Adventure Climb

Climb at Peshastin Pinnacles

Scale the crag—or hike a more solid footpath—for lush views of fruit orchards.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

Judges Bring An End (For Now) to Oregon's "Climate Kids" Lawsuit

21 kids and their Oregon-based lawyer had filed suit against the Trump administration

By Julia Silverman
Published 01/17/2020

Should the Dalles Get a $500,000 TV Makeover?

The Columbia Gorge city is in the running for a $500,000 makeover courtesy of Hulu and <em>Extreme Makeover</em>'s Ty Pennington.

By Julia Silverman
Published 01/14/2020

Head to Hawaii for Just a Long Weekend? Yes, We Can!

Chase the sun in Kailua, President Obama’s low-key hideaway.

By Julia Silverman
Published 12/31/2019

Poler Emerges from the Grave... with New Owners and a Party

After shutting in January the #CampVibes brand throws a party to celebrate re-opening and a new team in place.

By Eden Dawn [email protected]
Published 12/18/2019

The Suttle Lodge Pulls in Major National Talent for Its 2020 Guest Chef Series

The best eating of the year will happen in the Deschutes National Forest, apparently.

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 12/10/2019

Hood River’s First Climbing Gym is Being Built Inside of a 108-Year-Old Church

Brimstone Boulders will open its doors by January.

By Benjamin Tepler [email protected]
Published 12/06/2019

Adventure Cave

Spelunk at Crawford

Tours at Gardner Cave show off stalagmites and underground pools—and offer Goonies vibes.

07/17/2018 By Allison Williams

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

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 into 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

Find a Trail

Travel & Outdoors

Local Hotels Have Personality in Order

7 More Reasons Why Dining by Ferry Rules

The Perseid Meteor Shower Puts on a Show This Weekend

Hike, Paddle, and Climb: 14 More State Parks to Explore

Introducing the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail

Which Washington State Park Should You Visit?

Ride at Lake Wenatchee

Photograph at Palouse Falls

Dive at Saltwater

Climb at Peshastin Pinnacles

Portland Monthly Travel

Judges Bring An End (For Now) to Oregon's "Climate Kids" Lawsuit

Should the Dalles Get a $500,000 TV Makeover?

Head to Hawaii for Just a Long Weekend? Yes, We Can!

Poler Emerges from the Grave... with New Owners and a Party

The Suttle Lodge Pulls in Major National Talent for Its 2020 Guest Chef Series

Hood River’s First Climbing Gym is Being Built Inside of a 108-Year-Old Church

Spelunk at Crawford

29 Epic Washington State Park Adventures

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.

Latest Issue

The Not-So-Basic Brunch