Curious about experiencing the "beach town" vibe of West Seattle and Alki Beach? This step-by-step guide delivers all the best things to do. Whether visiting Seattle for the first time or a long-standing local in the area, West Seattle provides a breath of fresh sea air. This relaxed but vibrant community has a distinct energy that encompasses bustling beach culture, great … [Read more...] about The best things to do in West Seattle, including Alki Beach
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Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge
Are you looking for a place where you can get away from it all -- while still being within a reasonable drive from the population centers around Seattle and Portland? Does the thought of waterlogged goodness inside a temperate Washington State rainforest wonderland open your heart a little wider? Lake Quinault Lodge, in the Olympic National Forest, awaits to fulfill your … [Read more...] about Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge
How to find magic at Oswald West State Park
Oswald West State Park seems to have it all. Old-growth giants greet visitors, ushering them through a dramatic canopy of texture and light to a beach – an alchemy of sand, rocks, and drift logs. Creeks flow to the Pacific Ocean, and 14 trails meander the rugged topography. Most people rush directly to the iconic Short Sand Beach, but way more magic is possible. This … [Read more...] about How to find magic at Oswald West State Park
How to enjoy Fall in Seattle — 30 of the best outdoor things to do
Read more for Leaf-peeping, jumping salmon, brilliant colors, joyful flowers, cleansing rain, forest bathing, installment art, urban walks, mindfulness meditation, and setting emotions adrift in local waters. Also known as, a fantastic Fall in Seattle. Includes map and videos. Fall in Seattle is my favorite time of year. The weather holds out well into October. Crisp, cool … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Fall in Seattle — 30 of the best outdoor things to do
Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information
Rail enthusiasts and sightseers are in for a treat on the Seattle to Portland train. Amtrak Cascades' service covers some of the best views of the Salish Sea, framed in the Olympic Mountains and the majestic Columbia River. Taking the train can be an excellent way to get between Seattle and Portland (and even onward to Eugene, Oregon). This article will help you plan an … [Read more...] about Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information
