For many folks, the best thing about living in Seattle is undeniable: Close proximity to some of the nation’s most spectacular hiking. Over the past decade, hiking has surged in popularity, not just ...

If you’re looking for a moderate hike north of Seattle and a stone’s throw from the Canadian border, then pull on your... The post Hiking The Chain Lakes Loop in North Cascades National Park appeared ...

The 2010s were a boom period for hiking in the Seattle area. And just when it seemed hiking couldn’t possibly get any more popular, the pandemic took hold. Outdoor activities were among the few things ...

This story appears in the July-August combo issue of Seattle magazine and Seattle Business magazine. Subscription information is here. We asked five local hiking enthusiasts for their suggestions for ...

SEATTLE — You don't need to leave the city to reconnect with nature. Sara Anfuso built a loyal following of over 57,000 on Instagram by showcasing the beauty of Seattle through urban hiking. Her ...

On a Sunday in April, I joined an urban hike where, it felt, Seattle’s notorious Freeze did not exist. The group of more than 100 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s — many of whom had just met — ...

Whidbey Island sits just off the coast of Seattle amid Puget Sound, next to Camano Island. City dwellers can escape to its ...

Preparing for a summer outdoors calls for preparation. Washington Trails Association gives us some creative ways to plan our next hike--including astrological signs! How should Seattle and King County ...

David Birkner has been a Wharton economics student, a naval officer stationed at Pearl Harbor, a travel agent, a freelance writer, a pioneering environmental activist, an outdoor guide, an elementary ...