7 great no-reservation Northwest family campgrounds
Your family fun plan for the weekend: Aug. 16–18
Our local “Alps” beckon families with sweet trails for tots and up
Refuge Outdoor Festival and other outdoor recreation opportunities for people of color
Creative ways to get kids outside and in nature
Toddler-friendly summer hikes for Puget Sound-area families
Updated Paradise Inn offers creature comforts on a volcano
Perfect summer hikes for swimming, berry-picking and exploring nature
Make the most of summer days with the best in kid-friendly fun
Follow the Cheshiahud Trail for a new view of the heart of Seattle
Island-by-island guide for kid-friendly activities, lodging and meals
Swim, splash and play at natural swim spots for Northwest families
Put this kids' paradise of sand and water on your summer bucket list
Rock your summer (and beyond) with these fantastic memberships for families
Fantastic playground, bike loop, grassy lawn and Mount Rainier view
Plus, spectacular yurting spots in Oregon and Washington
Low-hassle camping events you and your kids will love
Find these amazing sights right in our own backyard
U-pick strawberry farms are opening now
Your crew will love it, and you can get started this weekend
Free fishing this weekend! And what you need to know to go fish
Gear up and stay safe in the wild, plus what to do if you see a wild animal
Petrified forests, biking paths, basalt canyons, Lewis & Clark trail and more
Entice the kids on a hike with the reward of a roaring cascade
Rambles alongside a roaring cascade, for every age
Too cute! Baby animals born at local zoos and animal parks this spring
From an island summit to tot-sized trails through a gorgeous garden
Delight your favorite mom with a special activity on Mother's Day weekend
Into the wild and back in time
Woodsy loops and seaside trails make great starter hikes for little kids
New Pacific Seas Aquarium celebrates with sea creatures, storytelling, community art and more
Revel in spring with a walk through cherry trees, daffodils or star magnolia
Kid-friendly trails with indoor learning spots
Top takeaway: Avoid crowds!
From rustic to luxe, relaxing hot-springs retreats for any season
Fantastic nature centers and wildlands for families to explore
Marvel at stunning nature photos and shoot your own
Grab your flashlights and your kids! The hunt for Monkeyshines is on
From yoga to glamping to woodworking, great escapes for Northwest moms
Warm up at this local hidden gem for free
Popular winter recreation programs for families affected by shutdown
8 great stroller-friendly trails for running and walking with tots
Skirt the snow and wander a trail with kids
Awesome ways to ring in 2019 with kids
Best rainy-day parks and playgrounds, rain-friendly trails and more
Don't pack up your boots just yet — gorgeous fall color walks await
Brilliant, leafy walks and great family photo ops
Annie Marie Musselman discusses 'Lobos' at two local readings
From Tukwila to Olympia, where to see salmon spawn this fall
10 best spots for families to spy spawning salmon this fall
Follow the boardwalk through a wild, wet and wonderful peat bog
If you love our local Southern Resident orcas, try these easy tips
Baby- and tot-friendly treks in Western Washington
Kid-friendly watersport adventures for families around Puget Sound
Procrastinators, ahoy! Terrific campsites close to Seattle and Tacoma might still have spots
Amazing family-friendly summer music fests your whole family will love
The Seattle-based storyteller on making wild spaces accessible
Go city to country in just 20 minutes
Free program blends tech and nature into family adventure
Two super (and silly) books for the threenagers in your life
And what you can do about it
See the stars, explore the woods, peer under the sea and more — after dark
A new zip line, a high slide and adventure features at Seattle's Discovery Park
Bonus: It'll keep them busy
Scenes from nature and a colorful cast of subjects give kids lots to examine
Stories come alive for Seattle-area families
It's free, easy and endlessly fun for kids and families
The adventurous, accessible playground at Lake Sammamish State Park
