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!
Halloween is almost here and Seattle is about to take a major step towards what some locals call The Big Dark. On Sunday night, Seattleites will see the last 6:00 p.m. sunset of 2025. After Sunday, October 26 the sun wi...
Looking for places to see fall foliage in Seattle? Although many Seattleites set off on hikes in one of our many nearby national or to see fall foliage this time of year, not everyone is able or willing to do so. Lucki...
Look up tonight, Seattle: we're going to be treated to a spectacular lunar event. On October 6, 2025 the Harvest Moon will rise above Seattle. And that's not all. It also happens to be the first supermoon of the year—th...
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 summer crowds disperse and the days cool off, it's a great time for hiking...
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, it does provide ex...
Seattleites and residents of Washington State may get a rare chance to view the Northern Lights tonight. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts that the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Bore...
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, conditio...
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 openings remain, and the September reservat...
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'll be...
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 summer cro...