Skip to main content

Seattle Met

Travel & Outdoors

line monitor

The Secret Way to Skip Lines at Sea-Tac Airport

Two years in, the free SEA Spot Saver program has become the best way to beat epic crowds at security.

08/25/2023 By Allison Williams

Outdoor Bound

Has Washington's Hiking Boom Finally Begun to Fade?

The pandemic brought record crowds to local trails, but stats show we may have passed the peak.

08/18/2023 By Allison Williams

Get Out

Washington’s 25 Best Beaches

Sunbathing, swimming, hiking, kite-flying...we found the state's best stretches of sand for all of it.

08/11/2023 By Allison Williams

Art on High

Beat Poets Like Jack Kerouac Once Manned Our Fire Lookouts

Famous writers moonlighted as fire watchers in the state's most remote watchtowers.

08/09/2023 By Allison Williams

Shore Thing

The Lakeside Town That Never Quite Grew Up

That's what we love about Chelan.

08/04/2023 By Allison Williams

Loo Limits

Hurricane Ridge Reopens, But There's a Line for the Bathroom

Rangers at the iconic Olympic National Park destination are limiting visitors based on toilet usage.

08/03/2023 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington in August

Summer goes out with a bang—along with a floating music festival and giant game of beer pong.

08/02/2023 By Allison Williams

DESTINATION GUIDE

Bainbridge Island: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

A small town so close we can almost touch it.

07/28/2023 By Allison Williams

Due South

Alaska Airlines Goes Tropical

With new routes to Guatemala and the Bahamas, our local airline is sunnier—and more international—than ever. Is that a good thing?

07/21/2023 By Allison Williams

Out There

How to Go Stargazing near Seattle

Stars, comets, and far-off planets: where to explore the dark skies.

07/14/2023 By Allison Williams

The Thrill Is Gone

Why Doesn't Seattle Have More Theme Parks?

It's not (just) the weather.

07/07/2023 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington State in July

Outdoor events celebrate summer, including food fests and Scottish Highland games.

06/30/2023 By Allison Williams

Feature

The Tree of Life Is Falling Down

How one death-defying spruce became the mascot, tourist trap, and spiritual center of the Washington coast.

06/28/2023 By Allison Williams Photography by Mac Holt

Moving too fast

A Waterfall Road Trip Reveals the Hidden Side of Hood Canal

Waterfalls may boast a placid, pretty reputation, but in person they tell a different story.

06/23/2023 By Allison Williams

Short Stops

This Vancouver Spa Brings the Hammam Experience to the West Coast

Hot steam, a brisk treatment, and the softest skin you can get in 30 minutes.

06/16/2023 By Allison Williams

Crackle and Pop

The Rise of the Portable Campfire

Less smoke, more safety. About time someone hacked the tired concept of burning wood for fun.

06/09/2023 By Allison Williams

Northern Brights

Vancouver’s Dining Scene Makes a Case for World-Class Status

A new Michelin Guide picks out the best cuisine in Vancouver—and those plates say a lot about our neighbor.

06/06/2023 By Allison Williams

Sunburn

This Perfect Seattle Weather Is Getting Oppressive

Tell me I'm not the only local who side-eyes the sunshine.

06/06/2023 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington State in June

Homemade cars and Pride across the state: You better believe it's festival time.

06/02/2023 By Allison Williams

Road Rage

The Worst Drives in Washington State

Bad traffic, disappointing scenery, and dangerous highways: our picks for the least attractive road trips in the state.

05/26/2023 By Allison Williams

Latest Issue

Spring 2024

The Seafood Issue

Subscribe

1416 NW 46th Street, Suite 105, PMB 136
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: 206-957-2234 • Fax: 206-447-3388
© 2024 SagaCity Media