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!
Looking for a spectacular autumn hike near Seattle? The Naches Peak Loop fall foliage Mount Rainier scenery delivers vibrant red huckleberry bushes, golden meadows, and sweeping views of Rainier’s snow-du...
Seattle is experiencing an unusually dry October, with rainfall totals potentially placing the month among the driest since records began over 130 years ago. It remains to be seen how much rain the Emeral...
Seattle has no shortage of ways to get outside, from exploring the shores of Lake Washington to hiking around Rattlesnake Lake. But some of the region’s most impressive scenery is surprisingly close to th...
There’s something special about fall in Seattle. The days are crisp but can still be beautifully sunny, pumpkin spice lattes make their annual return, and the city’s trees begin putting on a spectacular d...
If you’re looking for a unique hiking adventure within driving distance of Seattle, one Washington destination is getting some major national attention. The New York Times recently included Ape Cave, a...
If you’re looking for a Pacific Northwest day trip that feels a world away from Seattle, head across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island to visit the Bloedel Reserve. The highlight for nature lovers is the re...
Seattle Parks and Recreation is bringing back Big Day of Play on Saturday, August 15, with an afternoon packed with free activities, live entertainment, sports and plenty of ways to get out and meet your...
As multiple wildfires continue to rage across Eastern Washington, officials are urging Seattle-area residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky skies and summer heat this week. Over the weekend,...
Blood banks serving Seattle and the rest of the Northwest are facing critically low supplies, prompting health officials to encourage anyone who is eligible to roll up a sleeve and donate—particularly tho...
One of the year's best celestial events is coming up soon. Mark your calendar for August 12-13, when the Perseids meteor shower will reach its peak. If you're excited to view this astronomical phenomenon,...