Holidays on Ice: Outdoor Skating Rinks in the Pacific Northwest
Here’s where to skate on ice in the open air this winter.
Get Ready for Winter Recreation
Ready for outdoor winter adventure? Here’s how to get in gear, plan some outings, know which permits you need, and stay safe in the snow.
Where to Find Snow (and How to Play In It)
Grab a sled or strap on some snowshoes, and head up to one of these snowy spots to play in the late-winter powder.
Weekend Escape: Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast
Forget sandy beaches. This wild stretch of the Oregon coast is all about frothy waves crashing into basalt headlands, and passing grey whales. The small town of Depoe Bay sits between two Oregon Coast hotspots–Lincoln City to the north and
Beach Bounty: Guide to Digging for Razor Clams
Grab a shovel, head to the coast and dig up some clams, then simmer up some Northwest chowder.
What to Wear on a Snowshoe Hike
Ready to hit the trails this winter? Having the right clothing on in the snowy backcountry can make all the difference between a miserable, cold day or a warm, comfortable day. This is true everywhere, but it’s especially important in
Lauren Braden’s new book, 52 Ways to Nature, Washington: Your Seasonal Guide to a Wilder Year, is now available!
52 Ways to Nature: Washington – Your Seasonal Guide to a Wilder Year
Bring more nature into your life year-round! 52 Ways to Nature is your new seasonal guide to a wilder year in Washington.
The Perfect New Guidebooks for Finding Trails Close to Your Home
There’s an Urban Trails Guidebook for nearly every city in the Pacific Northwest packed with close-to-home hiking and walking trails, from inner-city ravines to suburban woods.
CAMP & HIKE: Steamboat Rock State Park
In the heart of Washington’s Grand Coulee desert country is an outdoor lover’s paradise. And your base camp for all of it sits in the middle of an “island” surrounded by your outdoor playground.
Lauren Braden’s new book, 52 Ways to Nature, Washington: Your Seasonal Guide to a Wilder Year, is now available!
STAY & PLAY: Hiking Lake Quinault on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
Spring is a favorite season to visit Lake Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula. It’s not crowded. You have miles of trails all to yourself. Wildlife are becoming more active. And everything is green, green, green.
CAMP & HIKE: Fort Flagler State Park
How about a hike with a history lesson? Fort Flagler was a military installation established to protect Puget Sound from invaders during World War II. Now it’s a waterfront state park.
Q: Old Growth Forest Hikes Near Seattle?
Dear TripFinder,
My son is five and a bit obsessed with walking in the woods. I’d love to take him on some local hikes through old-growth forests. Can you recommend some old-growth hikes near Seattle?
Waterfall Weekend: Columbia River Gorge
When the mighty Columbia River cut a deep canyon through the Cascades, it just wanted to get to the ocean. But hikers have been reaping the benefits for years, as the river’s urgency gave us dramatic scenery with a plethora of cascading waterfalls enveloped by mossy canyons.
