The Tastiest Cookies in Seattle

Chocolate chip may be king, but in Seattle, there are so many more cookie types to love

Next time you’re yearning for a sweet treat, try one of these.

Chelsea Lin

10 Out-Of-The-Ordinary Hotels, Lodges and Resorts to Stay Around Seattle

When bedtime comes after a long day outside, try one of these stays

BEDTIME: Rest your head in this converted school bus at Someday Farm, or fall asleep to the sound of waves at one of two lighthouse keepers’ quarters on Vashon Island

Chelsea Lin

How Seattle’s Appetite for Construction Is Creating a Growing Waste Problem

Buildings are coming down all around town at a frenzied pace as old makes way for new. But what happens to the wood, concrete, metal, glass and other materials that come down with the structure?

WASTE NOT: When he deconstructs a building, Noel Stout of Dedicated Deconstruction distributes the salvage to places like Second Use in SoDo

Stephen Miller

Seattle Is Closer to More Wilderness Areas Than Any Large U.S. City

This month's Editor's Note from Rachel Hart

Efforts are being made to threaten these spaces, so it’s more important than ever to protect them.

Rachel Hart

The 10 Essentials, Upgraded: The Top Tools for Your Next Pacific Northwest Wilderness Trek

Hit the trail with these upgrades on the “10 Essentials”

This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue, as part of the “85 Best Outdoor Adventures” cover story. Click here to subscribe. The 10 must-have things—also known as “The 10 Essentials” to pack for a trip into the woods—originated from our local outdoor experts The Mountaineers, first appearing in the third edition of Mountaineering: The Freedom…

Hilary Meyerson

Hit the Trail: What I Learned From Hiking Once a Week

Sometimes the well-worn road is exactly what you need

This article appears in print in the June 2018 issue, as part of the “85 Best Outdoor Adventures” cover story. Click here to subscribe. Rugged, outdoorsy folks and experienced hikers in search of natural solitude are not fans of company on the trail. They also don’t enjoy sharing the trail with those playing music, talking loudly in large…

Hilary Meyerson

The Best Day Hike Near Seattle

A hike to Lake Serene brings hard-earned rewards

PICTURE YOURSELF HERE: It's a tough hike to Lake Serene, but endless photo ops like this make it worth it

Roddy Scheer

The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Washington

Make tracks to Olympia, where some of the state’s best trails await

ROLLING ON A RIVER: A mountain biker on the Wedekind Trail, good for intermediate riders

Roddy Scheer

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Palm Springs Top Destination for Seattleites

Seattle Residents Look South for Vacation Homes

Heading to Palm Springs during spring break or summer vacation? You’re not alone. The California city known for its natural hot springs, restaurants, golf courses, and nearly year-round sunshine is by far the most popular destination for Seattleites who want to buy a vacation home. A study by real estate company Pacaso says 16% of…

Seattle Mag

TURNING THE OTHER PEAK

SUNCADIA VACATION HOME REFLECTS FAMILY’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Interrupting their travels to build a vacation home from scratch was the last thing on the minds of Sherri and Ali Anissipour in 2019 when they went on an anniversary holiday to Suncadia resort, located about 90 minutes east of their Seattle home. “We wanted to travel the world,” Sherri says, “not go to the…

Sean Meyers