The 2010s were a boom period for hiking in the Seattle area. And just when it seemed hiking couldn’t possibly get any more popular, the pandemic took hold. Outdoor activities were among the few things ...

SEATTLE — You don't need to leave the city to reconnect with nature. Sara Anfuso built a loyal following of over 57,000 on Instagram by showcasing the beauty of Seattle through urban hiking. Her ...

Grab your hiking gear, and leave your car — King County’s transit-to-trails service returns Saturday. Trailhead Direct will service the Issaquah Alps — for the first time in three years — and Mount Si ...

If you’re looking to escape the city and soak in some natural beauty, Washington offers plenty of great waterfall hikes close to Seattle. These spots are perfect for a day trip, giving you easy access ...

On a Sunday in April, I joined an urban hike where, it felt, Seattle’s notorious Freeze did not exist. The group of more than 100 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s — many of whom had just met — ...