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Beautiful spring sunset from Alki Beach in West Seattle. The light waves wash up onto a rocky beach while the pier juts out into the water. The Olympic Mountains in the distance create a backdrop for the peach, yellow and blue colors of the sky with a bright yellow ball of sun getting ready to set.

The best things to do in West Seattle, including Alki Beach

Matthew
February 27, 2025

A local’s itinerary for things to do in West Seattle & Alki Beach. Includes a driving map: best views, beaches, nature, and food & drink.

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A view down a gravel roadway while Forest Bathing in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum in February. The trees are dormant but the rhododendrons show off their twisted trunks holding their canopy of leaves up toward the gray sky.

Forest Bathing Seattle

Matthew
February 19, 2025

Unique two-hour mystic experience in Seattle’s flagship Arboretum | Quiet your mind | Manage emotions for better outcomes | Trust your intuition more | Face your fears with support | $90 per person until March 31, 2025 |

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A roadway is covered by a canopy of fall trees losing their colorful leaves of different colors. Some of the leaves are on the blacktop pavement and there are a few black lamp posts along the drive.

How to enjoy Fall in Seattle — 30 of the best outdoor things to do

Matthew
August 27, 2024

Autumn leaves, parks and art, my curated list of 30 outdoor things to do to enjoy Fall in Seattle. Includes lots of photos, an interactive map, and many of my Tiktok videos.

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Amtrak operates two kinds of trainsets on the Seattle to Portland train, as shown in this photo. On the left is a double-decker long haul train, with shiny silver siding with blue and red stripes and on the other side is a one-level glossy train with brown and green striping. This photo is taken at the Seattle train station at night.

Seattle to Portland train — the best Amtrak information

Matthew
July 30, 2024

Everything you need to plan a great Seattle to Portland train ride — including schedules, photos and helpful considerations from a local.

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The St. Johns Bridge rises up toward Forest Park in Portland. There are a few cars coming and going.

Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique

Matthew
May 6, 2024

Tired of the slog between Portland and Seattle on I5? First time in the Pacific Northwest and wanting to see sights along the drive? Check out this list of fun local detours along the route between these two largest cities of Oregon and Washington State.

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The giant Peace Arch at the United States Canada border is a milestone along the Seattle to Vancouver Drive. The giant white marble columns are located on a grassy green lawn with trees and gardens and both the US and Canadian flags fly proudly overhead.

Seattle to Vancouver drive — 20 road trip things to do

Matthew
June 21, 2023

Over 20 things to do to make the Seattle to Vancouver drive more memorable. Local tips for planning the best road trip. Includes interactive map. Great ideas for day trips from Seattle too.

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