Our guide to health and fitness in Seattle brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go. Plus, find relaxing countryside day trips from Seattle. Keep calm and carry on!
At the end of 2024, the Hoh Rain Forest in the Olympic National Park was closed indefinitely. Similar to recent Washington trail closures, the rain forest closure lacked a solution in the absence of federal funds. Now t...
Recent Washington trails closures are affecting the recreation plans of hikers and campers this year. The Hoh Rain Forest closure may be the most drastic example. The only access road into the rain forest has been close...
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival delivers 350 acres of multicolor tulips every spring! This festival is a favorite spring activity for Seattleites, since the tulip fields are just 60 minutes from downtown Seattle...
Looking to enjoy some spring flowers in Seattle? You have lots of options! It stands to reason that if April showers bring May flowers, then Seattle must be the most floral city in the world every spring. In fact you ca...
Looking to achieve some fitness goals in 2025? You may be thinking about signing up for a gym membership but getting overwhelmed by all the options that a big city like Seattle holds. That’s why we did the vetting...
As of this Sunday, the Seattle sunsets will start being at 7:00 p.m. and later again. It’s technically still winter here in Seattle but spring is on the horizon! The sun is about to start setting at 7:00 p.m. agai...
Washington state hikers have lost access to two popular trails located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest near Seattle. The Franklin Falls trail and the Denny Creek trail each have a closure notice on the Was...
Looking for a waterfall hike near Seattle? Luckily, there’s no shortage of hikes near Seattle that will lead you to a stunning waterfall. As the weather warms up, it’s a great time for hiking with the whole...
The current forecast is promising for snow in Seattle this week. We have good news or bad news, depending on how you feel about snow in Seattle! Some of us love how the lightest snowfall shuts down the city for the day,...
Head to Olympic Sculpture Park for free events and activities this winter. From January through March, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is offering a free, all-ages wellness program on select Saturdays at Olympic Sculpture...
