Your family fun plan for the weekend: April 19–21
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
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
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
Local events and organizations offer outdoor recreation for people of color
Follow the boardwalk through a wild, wet and wonderful peat bog
You can: 8 great no-reservation campground around Puget Sound
Our local "Alps" beckon families with sweet trails for any age
If you love our local Southern Resident orcas, try these easy tips
Baby- and tot-friendly treks in Western Washington
Island-by-island guide for kid-friendly activities, lodging and meals
Swim, splash and play at natural swim spots for Northwest families
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
Get started this weekend plus fat tire resources for any time
Go city to country in just 20 minutes
Rambles alongside a roaring cascade, for every age
Delight your favorite mom with a special activity on Mother's Day weekend
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
Into the wild and back in time
