National Geographic
Take the Scenic Route in Seattle
In Seattle, where lush parks, snowcapped peaks, and miles of shoreline are all within city limits, the long way is often the best way.
Lonely Planet
The Best Permit-Only Hikes in the US – and How to Actually Get a Spot
Navigate the permit systems and secure a spot on these top hiking trails in the USA.
Afar
A Heavy Metal Festival, Nintendos, and Turntables Make Walla Walla America’s Least Pretentious Wine Region
Walking down the hall at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center in Walla Walla, Washington, I pass a vendor selling skull-shaped pendants and a tattoo artist inking a custom ...
Outside
Best National Park Water Adventures to Take Before Summer Ends
From mellow rafting to swimming holes to backcountry lakes, these national parks offer a refreshing cool-down before autumn arrives.
The New York Times
6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
Afar
Come for the Game, Stay for One of Seattle’s Most Underrated Neighborhoods
SoDo may be the city’s sports hub, but beyond T-Mobile Park and Lumen Field is an industrial neighborhood full of craft drinks, great food, vintage finds, and Seattle eccentricity. The neighborhood of ...
Afar
This Local Commuter Routine Is Also the Best Way for Visitors to See the Seattle Area
Washington’s green-and-white ferries have carried commuters across Puget Sound for 75 years. To a former resident of the region, their slow journeys are still one of the great pleasures of the Pacific ...
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National Geographic
8 of the Best Things to Do in Seattle With Kids
Blending urban exploration with outdoor adventure, Seattle invites families to experience its waterways, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks in exciting ways. Families can head to Kerry Park, a ...
Condé Nast Traveler
Ever Heard of a Repositioning Cruise? Why Some Travelers Love These Lesser-Known Sailings
Writer Heather Greenwood Davis hops aboard Windstar's Star Seeker in Costa Rica as the ship makes its way from the Caribbean to Alaska.
Atlas Obscura
The Outer Rim in Seattle, Washington
The Outer Rim is a sci-fi themed coffee shop in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, boasting fan art spanning multiple sci-fi franchises! Opened in late 2023, The Outer Rim is the passion project of graphic designer Martin Kuenn, combining a clean mid century interior design aesthetic with his collection of sci-fi art. You can admire the unique interior design and lovingly curated collection…
Condé Nast Traveler
Where to Stay in and Around Mount Rainier National Park
Browse rental homes and hotels with jaw-dropping mountain views, trail access, and reinvigorating spa treatments.
Lonely Planet
The Best Lake Vacations in the USA
There are few experiences that feel as spectacularly "summer" as sitting on a dock. We love these lakes for swimming, kayaking, sunning and golden hour docktails.
National Geographic
7 of the best coffee shops in Seattle
From specialist roasteries to quirky, hole-in-the-wall stores, you’re never far from a good brew in the hometown of Starbucks.
Outside
I’ve Forecast Extreme Weather for 30 Years. These Are My Top Adventure Towns for Escaping the Heat.
A veteran television meteorologist shares her favorite under-the-radar U.S. towns where summer temperatures stay comfortably under 80 degrees—and are full of outdoor adventure.
nytimes.com
The New York Times
5 New Hotels in Vintage Buildings
From a restored warehouse in Seattle to a former prison in Nara, Japan, these accommodations offer intriguing surroundings with modern comforts.
Atlas Obscura
These Five Fun Events Are Worth a Detour
If you’re looking to liven up your weekend plans, we’ve got you covered, with unique event listings around the world. Find more exciting events in Amsterdam , Berlin , Boston , Chicago , London , Los Angeles , New York City , Paris , Prague , Rome , San Francisco , Seattle , Tokyo , and Washington, D.C. Flevopark becomes an unlikely stage for the unconventional when No Art Festival takes over t…
Afar
Disconnect from Your Device and Reconnect with Your Family at These 8 Nature Destinations
As the peanut butter in the multigenerational sandwich that includes my young daughters and my septuagenarian and octogenarian parents, I’ve learned that one of the easiest ways to make everyone happy ...
Lonely Planet
The 9 least-visited national parks in the USA
Escape the crowds and fill your spirit at these nine of the least visited national parks in the USA.
Atlas Obscura
Umtanum Creek Footbridge in Ellensburg, Washington
Yakima (pronounced "YAK-uh-maw") Canyon, where the Yakima River traverses a water gap through Manastash Ridge, is an obvious thoroughfare and was used by Native Americans for thousands of years, and then by Euro-American trappers and settlers into the 19th century. It was also an obvious route for a railroad, and the Northern Pacific Railway was built through it in the early 1880s, along the we…
Condé Nast Traveler
MSC Cruises Now Sails in Alaska—Here's What to Expect, On Board and Off
The can't-miss highlights of a seven-night MSC Poesia sailing through Alaska.
National Geographic
See America’s most iconic rivers on these 5 scenic cruises
Trade crowded highways for winding waterways that showcase everything from towering canyons and vineyard-lined shores to charming river towns and vibrant cultural landmarks.
National Geographic
Why nighttime may be the best time to visit America’s national parks
It’s 11 p.m. at Voyageurs National Park, and the wildlife night shift has been running at full capacity for hours, heralded by a lone, haunting wolf howl, the quintessential call of the north.
BBC Travel
The US that World Cup fans didn't expect to love
From roadside convenience stores to lonely landscapes, travellers are discovering little-known slices of Americana away from the host cities.
Condé Nast Traveler
These Iconic National Park Hotels Are Some of the USA's Most Beautiful Stays
From historic lodges to sprawling ranch resorts, these stunning spots are worth planning your next trip around.
Condé Nast Traveler
9 Vintage Trailers That Have Found a Second Life as Airbnbs
Book a stay this summer for elevated outdoor living—stargazing in soaking tubs, s’mores around the fire, and design-forward interiors.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Places to Stay in and Around Olympic National Park for Pacific Coast Views, Waterfront Access, and Hot Tubs
From glass dome glamping to forest lodge living, these stays all deliver an iconic Pacific Coast experience.
Outside
Adventure Everywhere in Seattle, Washington
With the right perspective, and the right vehicle, you can find Adventure Everywhere
Outside
A Broken Ski Forced Simon Kearns to Pivot. He Still Smashed the Mount Rainier Speed Record.
Mountaineer Simon Kearns set a staggering new on-foot FKT on Mount Rainier, completing the 14.5-mile Paradise route in 3:43:52.
Outside
Go Here, Not There: 5 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular National Parks
Looking to avoid the crowds at Zion or the Smokies? Our national parks columnist shares the intel on overlooked parks that rival the most popular spots.
Outside
10 Common Items That Could Get You Kicked Out of a National Park
Planning a National Park trip? Before you load the car, check this list. These items are prohibited, and could land you a hefty fine or jail time.
Outside
8 Victories That Give Hope in the Fight to Protect Public Lands
From a magical stretch of the California coast to 50,000 acres in Montana, conservationists are still finding ways to set aside land for protection.
Outside
The 9 Dreamiest Beach Camping Escapes Across the U.S.
Beach camping sites are hard to find and reserve the closer you get to peak season, so we won't gatekeep. Book these coveted spots from Assateague Island to the Kalalau Trail, before they are gone.
Outside
The 5 Best Waterfalls to Visit During the Spring Snowmelt
Despite the dry winter, spring is when waterfalls are at their most breathtaking. Witness a snowmelt waterfall firsthand in these five locations.
Condé Nast Traveler
15 Spa-Inspired Airbnbs With Saunas, Cold Plunges, and Hot Tubs
From mountain chalets to urban escapes, these Airbnbs double as wellness retreats.
Condé Nast Traveler
14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter
Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.
Condé Nast Traveler
How to Plan a "Twilight"-Themed Trip to Washington State
From Forks to Port Angeles, you can trace Bella Swan's footsteps through the Pacific Northwest.
Condé Nast Traveler
35 Airbnbs for New Yorkers Looking to Escape the City
These roomy rentals are all within a four-hour drive of Midtown Manhattan.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Airbnb in Every State Across the US
From sea to shining sea, we’ve surfaced palatial mansions, tiny houses, and everything in between.
Atlas Obscura
How to Take Your Dating Game to the Next Level
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Dylan Thuras: So Eden, I wanted to start by asking: What is the date that you have planned that you are the most proud of? Eden Dawn: I’m in Portland, Oregon, and out on the west coast we have Tillamook. So out in Tillamook, which is a pretty little town, one first step as to many good dates, stop for Mexican food, b…
Condé Nast Traveler
These Wintery Airbnbs Are Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie
From Norway to Tennessee, these gorgeous Airbnbs belong on the Hallmark Channel.
Atlas Obscura
Metallica Bridge in Ferndale, Washington
Beginning in the 1980s, the metalheads and music lovers of small-town Ferndale, Washington, began to paint Metallica's band logo on a section of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe bridge that runs by Main Street. Despite being seen as a nuisance in the early years and having been cleaned or painted over dozens of times throughout the years by the city, generations of metal fans have kept the spir…