These trips are less than five hours from Washington’s largest city and are packed full of things to do. Whether you want a camping excursion to enjoy nature or something more urban-focused, we ...

Seattle is a launchpad for all kinds of weekend getaways because of its prime location—surrounded by water, mountains, and forests, it’s easy to escape the immediate vicinity for something next door.

Are you a Seattle local looking for something fun to do this weekend? Or is someone planning an epic Seattle itinerary? Keep ...

Seattle is an amazing city, and you could spend endless vacation days exploring it. However, one of its biggest appeals is the numerous destinations, just a quick drive, ferry, or train ride away! The ...

I took a $6.50 ferry to Vashon Island, a scenic spot near Seattle. The ferry ride was only 20 minutes long and had beautiful views of the Puget Sound. I had a great time on the island and even ...

Since the sun started showing itself (somewhat) consistently in May, Features contributors and staffers — from our outdoors writer to food critics with a love for travel — have been out exploring the ...