Late summer days in the Seattle area often begin with a thick layer of gloomy clouds. So you can head east through the I-90 corridor, into the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, to climb above...

Geologists say the Vashon Glacial Ice Sheet, which also formed Puget Sound and other area lakes, formed Green Lake 50,000 years ago. Dredgings of Green Lake have produced volcanic ash from an eruption...

This section of Seattle makes for a great 1-3 hour walk, with great views of Lake Washington, beautiful old homes and landsacping that can't be beat.

The Heather Ridge Ski Tour is an accessible tour right off Highway 2 at Stevens Pass just across the road from the ski area. The tour is a short but steep climb to Skyline Lake and beyond. The tour...

Seattle's history is that of a pioneer town, fueled by persistent and entrepreneurial founders wanting to create a new life. The area's first settlers were a group of only two dozen led by Arthur and...

A formerly rough-around-the-edges district called Georgetown is waking from a decades-long sleep thanks to spirited trailblazers with serious creative cred.

The Seattle Center, north of downtown Seattle, was created as an arts and entertainment center for the 1962 World's Fair. The 74-acre campus is home to a variety of venues and museums such as the...

Seattle's famous Pike Place Market has been one of the city's most lively attractions since it opened in 1907. Today it is your one-stop-shop for seafood, meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, crafts,...

Want to capture the city’s signature indie look?In two up-and-coming neighborhoods, these boutiques will help you tap into Seattle’s creative counter culture.

Map of Breweries in the Ballard + Fremont Neighborhoods