Travel & Outdoors

Out East

Arrowleaf Bistro Is Blossoming in Winthrop

With the kind of fine dining that can be done in jeans, the Methow Valley manages to get even more appealing.

11/07/2023 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington in November

Winter is coming…and so are a lot of craft fairs and beer festivals.

11/03/2023 By Allison Williams

If By Sea

Seattle’s Seaplanes Take Off in a New Direction

After 77 years, Kenmore Air keeps the iconic propeller planes flying across the Seattle landscape. Where do they go from here?

10/20/2023 By Allison Williams

Owl Prowl

How (and Why) to Start Bird-Watching in Seattle

Birding is gaining popularity in Seattle as a way to connect with nature—and with fellow humans.

10/19/2023 By Olivia Rosane

Pack Light

Short Fall Day Trips from Seattle

You can go to some amazing places on half a tank of gas, and maybe a ferry fare.

10/13/2023 By Allison Williams

Scary Good Hospitality

How the Founder of Spirit Halloween Became a Small-Town Hotelier

Joe Marver’s attention to detail shines bright at the Twisp River Suites—especially around Halloween.

10/11/2023 By Taylor Gerlach

Spinster Chic

Practical Magic Is a Washington Movie

Witches and '90s fashions: The movie was Pacific Northwest at its heart.

10/09/2023 By Allison Williams

Broad Strokes

Vancouver Art Gallery Ponders the Question of Emily Carr

Few Americans have heard of her, but she's one of Canada's most famous painters.

10/06/2023 By Allison Williams

Turn Around Bright Eyes

Another Solar Eclipse Is Coming to the Northwest This Month

But it's not quite the same as the 2017 blockbuster.

10/03/2023 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington in October

Break out the cozy sweaters for a season of casket races and throwback festivals.

09/29/2023 By Allison Williams

DESTINATION GUIDE

Tacoma: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

Enough unique eats and lively museums that we might be a little jealous.

09/29/2023 By Allison Williams

Trip or Treat

Haunted Halloween Road Trips around Washington

Just don't pick up any hitchhikers on dark highways.

09/26/2023 By Allison Williams

Palette Cleanser

Spectacular Fall Color Hikes

Go beyond the larch trees. Some of the best seasonal foliage is lower to the ground.

09/22/2023 By Allison Williams

Oh My Gourd

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Seattle

It's time to bust out the flannel and sharpen your carving knives.

09/20/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Tricky Treats

The Northwest's Scariest Road Trip Is Perfect for Early Fall

This extreme drive isn't as bad as it looks—and the rewards are beautiful.

09/15/2023 By Allison Williams

Valley Ho

The Middle Fork Is an Overlooked Hiking Wonder

Just outside North Bend, the region is closer and wilder than you'd think.

09/08/2023 By Allison Williams

Puget Sound Ground

Blake Island Hides in Plain Sight near Seattle

With the long-running Tillicum Village show closed, what will become of Seattle's backyard island?

09/06/2023 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington in September

From the state fair to dueling Oktoberfests, fall brings the festivals.

09/01/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Map Quest

A Road Trip through Washington’s Forgotten Coast

Beachfront stops for surfing, shellfishing, and the best dining in the southwest corner of the state.

08/31/2023 By Allison Williams

Fair Game

Our State Fair Is...Which State Fair?

It's time to ride the coaster and hang with the 4-H kids—but there's more than one place to gorge on elephant ears.

08/31/2023 By Allison Williams