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Best Things to do in Vancouver Canada

Posted on September 30, 2019October 11, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Just north of us across the Canadian border is one of the best cities in the whole world! I’ve previously talked about the best things to do in Seattle and Read More …

Posted in WeekendsTagged all year, biking, british columbia, city parks, vancouver
The Seattle skyline is seen from a distance across the water. There is a tanker ship in the harbor as well as a sailboat. There are two birds flying against a blue and cloudy sky. In the foreground on the shore there are rocks and grass

Outdoor Activities IN Seattle

Posted on July 22, 2019July 20, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

This article will talk about Outdoor Activities IN Seattle. Not near Seattle, not day trips from Seattle, actual outdoor activities right in the middle of the city! Seattle is uniquely Read More …

Posted in SeattleTagged all year, beaches, beginners, biking, boating, car free, city parks, forest, public transit, views
The Seattle city skyline from the ferry. The deck of the ferry is in the foreground

Best 10 things to do in Seattle

Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Are you visiting Seattle soon? Moved here recently? If so, welcome! Perhaps you’re a local trying to think of fun places to go with visiting family and friends that will Read More …

Posted in SeattleTagged all year, car free, city parks, ferry, kids, public transit, views
The bottom of a person's legs and feet on a dusty trail. The person is wearing jeans and worn leather hiking boots

How to Hike More Often: 7 Strategies

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

It’s that time of year when we’re all anticipating summer, longer days, more sun and more time outdoors! If you’re wanting to get out hiking more this summer, here are Read More …

Posted in How ToTagged all year, beginners, car free, city parks, public transit
a trail passes through a green, shady forest

Car Free Cougar Mountain Hike

Posted on May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

The trailhead direct bus expanded this year to some new trailheads with even better service which I am so excited about! Last year, I wrote about the new service (it Read More …

Posted in HikingTagged all year, beginners, car free, city parks, forest, public transit, waterfalls
south seattle urban hike kubota gardens pond

South Seattle Urban Hike: Kubota Gardens/Lakeridge

Posted on January 18, 2019June 17, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Seattle is blessed with an abundance of beautiful urban hikes, some of which I’ve talked about before here, here, here, here and here. There’s no need to leave the city Read More …

Posted in SeattleTagged all year, car free, city parks
three mugs of hot drinks in a snowy forest

3 Ways to Get Outside this Black Friday!

Posted on November 21, 2018May 16, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Forget the mall, forget the traffic and lines, Black Friday is a great day to get outside and join the #optoutside movement! We’ve talked about getting outside on Black Friday Read More …

Posted in How ToTagged beginners, city parks, winter

Where to see Rhodedendrons near Seattle

Posted on April 24, 2018May 16, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

Next up in our parade of gorgeous flowers in the rhodedendron, the state flower of Washington and a gorgeous shrub occurring in many colors that is native to the Pacific Read More …

Posted in SeattleTagged city parks, spring, wildflowers

What can I do in the spring (Part 2-city parks)?

Posted on March 13, 2017May 16, 2019 by Jennie Flaming

In Part 1 we discussed some good beaches to visit on wet spring days (or sunny ones). Today, we’ll explore some city parks where you can go for a hike Read More …

Posted in SeattleTagged beaches, city parks, kids, spring

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