10 Things to Do With Kids Around Seattle the Last Days of Summer 2023
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The woods are where you’ll feel nature’s air conditioning.
To the trees
Can’t stand the heat? Get out into the woods! The woods are where you’ll find nature’s air conditioning. Northwest trails can be crowded during summer weekends; hike during the week if you can, and consider having a plan B in the event you arrive at a busy trailhead.
For a wild woodsy time, try newer family-friendly hikes less than an hour from Seattle. Hint: They’re along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River.
Hikes with a prize — that’s what we call treks that have something extra to entice reluctant hikers on to the trail. Tweens might put down the devices for an exciting hike to a ghost town. And for the littles, some tot-sized trails feature in this selection of kid-friendly hikes in the Issaquah Alps, or try a kid-friendly walk on a wider trail, where you’ll have plenty of space for a gaggle of kids and dogs.
To minimize drive time, try these hikes less than 90 minutes from Seattle. Or go all urban hiking and loop Lake Union on a walk that takes you across bridges, past parks, near houseboats and even has a troll sighting. Another city hike takes you across an iconic local bridge and offers sky-high views and thrills. (There are doughnuts, too!)
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