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!
Fall in Seattle is unmatched: the cool yet sunny days, the pumpkin spice lattes, and yes: the changing leaves. Many people think of New England when they think of vibrant fall foliage, but the Pacific Northwest is a sor...
Seattle’s night sky will see a rare phenomenon tonight that won’t happen again for another three years: a Black Moon. Although you won’t actually be able to see the Black Moon, since it is a new moon,...
Seattleites and residents of Washington State may get a rare chance to view the Northern Lights tonight. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that the Northern Lights, also known as Auror...
With temperatures soaring close to 90 degrees in Seattle this week, you may need a place to cool down. Many Seattle residents don’t have air-conditioning in their homes. So when we have unusually hot days here, co...
Goldmyer Hot Springs, a serene 20-acre wilderness preserve just an hour from Seattle, requires a reservation to visit—and it’s typically booked solid. Fortunately, a few rare July openings remain, and the September rese...
Did you know that you can easily find and explore many tide pools in Seattle? There are many beaches that run up and down the side of Seattle where it meets Puget Sound. If you visit these beaches at low tide, you’...
Planning to visit Mount Rainier National Park this summer? This may be Washington’s most stunning national park, with an active volcano at the heart of it. Visiting Rainier is a bucket list item for sure, but summ...
Wondering where to go camping near Seattle? There are endless options for camping in Washington State, from the many state parks and three national parks to the islands clustered near Seattle. We’re here to help y...
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...
Our beaches here in Washington state can sometimes be underrated. The water temperature is always frigid and the beaches themselves tend to be rocky rather than sandy. That said, our beaches reward intrepid visitors wit...
