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.
Lauren Braden’s new book, 52 Ways to Nature, Washington: Your Seasonal Guide to a Wilder Year, is now available for pre-order!
A Spa in the Woods: Dip into Northwest Hot Springs
It’s the quiet season at Northwest hot springs. Even with a chill in the air these natural pools stay nice and hot.
Ask TripFinder: Where to Go Apple Picking near Seattle?
Pick your own apples right from the tree at one of these local heirloom orchards.
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.
CAMP & HIKE: Icicle Creek Canyon
An outdoor playground in autumn, this little valley stretches like a finger into the North Cascades from Leavenworth and is lined with trailheads and campgrounds.
Cozy Camping: Reboot Your Campsite for Fall and Winter
Get into the fall camping mood and glamp up your autumn campsite with these seasonal gear picks.
Fall Camping Tips
If you can brave a little chill and a touch of rain, fall camping will reward you with scenery and solitude.
Four Autumn Weekend Getaways in the Pacific Northwest
These fall trips are for autumn lovers–to wineries in harvest and colorful foliage.
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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.
Find Fall Color
Find fall foliage on one of these scenic drives, colorful hikes or urban strolls.
Tide Pool Party: Where to Spot Cool Marine Life Near Seattle
Grab your rubber boots and low tide field guide–there are some fantastic minus tides in Puget Sound this summer! There are a few things
Find Cool Geology at Mount St. Helens
Hiking the trails on this active volcano is like stepping into an outdoor classroom, where geologic forces of the past teach us about nature’s recovery and renewal.
The Perfect Guidebook for Finding Trails Close to Your Home
There’s a book for nearly every urban region within the Pacific Northwest packed with close-to-home trails, a range of city and county parks to state parks.
COVID-19: Northwest Public Lands are Re-Opening
UPDATED: May 22, 2020 Have your hiking boots been sitting beside the front door, collecting dust? How about your fishing pole, binoculars, kite and canoe
