Karen Ulvestad
Best Budget Fitness Classes In Seattle
The greater Seattle area is filled with great places to find budget-minded fitness classes, make new friends and accomplish fitness goals.
Best Travel Agencies In Seattle
Whether traveling to Asia or trekking through Patagonia, the Seattle area has the specialized travel agent for you.
Best Competitions To Get Dirty In Seattle
Obstacles of water, mud, wood, fire and barbed wire create the challenging competitions for adventure-seeking participants in the greater Seattle area.
Best Flying Adventures Near Seattle
April brings tulips to the Skagit Delta and creates blocks of bright colors from the air. See all of this beauty from high above.
Best Youth Hostels In Seattle
Seattle is home to a variety of youth hostels, which offer private rooms or dorm-style accommodations on a budget.
Tips for Keeping Your Kids Active from a Seattle Fitness Professional
A Seattle fitness professional shares the best local ways to keep your kids active, from sledding in the Cascades to hiking through a city park, taking a dance or gymnastics class, or swimming.
Valentine’s Day Getaway Destinations Near Seattle
Whether looking for a romantic hideaway or outdoor activities, the greater Seattle area is filled with wonderful places to spend Valentine’s Day or a weekend.
Winter Camping Guide For Seattle
There are several ways to camp in the winter, from a state campground to backcountry in the mountains, and these are the best options.
Best Holiday Escapes Near Seattle
Face it, no matter how much you love the family, you’re probably going to need an escape during the holidays. Seattle is located near the mountains for a quick ski day or weekend, and close enough to the Pacific Ocean to venture out to watch the winter storms. The Skagit River valley and flats offer many opportunities for birders to see migratory snow geese and bald eagles. The small artist town of La Conner offers art galleries, fine dining and lodging. For short jaunts, the Washington state ferry system has many great routes to ride the ferry, enjoy the scenery and feel the breeze. These are the best holiday escapes near Seattle.
Getaway Guide: One Tank Trip To San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands sit in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and receive less rain than Seattle 65 miles to the south. Explore 172 islands, which up the archipelago highlighted by Fidelgo, San Juan, Orcas, Shaw and Lopez. Expect ample outdoor activities, art galleries, museums, festivals and scenic drives on this exciting island adventure. The islands are home to the largest concentration of bald eagles in the lower 48 states, three pods of orca and harbor seals. Explore the tallest peak, Mount Constitution on Orca Island, or just bask in the sun on a weekend getaway to the sunny San Juan Islands.
