ParentMap Magazine

Insiders Guide 2025

Welcome to our annual Insiders Guide! This issue is a hodgepodge of quintessential Puget Sound stories starting with the coolest attractions around the Sound. It’s an ages-and-stages guide to outstanding places families can prioritize play and togetherness. 

No matter where you want to eat along the I-5 corridor, we’ve got fantastic recommendations for waterfront restaurants for families. Finally, get ready for your first family backpacking trip with our guide written by an outdoor enthusiast, avid hiker and mom of three. Not only does she share tips from her own recent experience, she’s peppered in advice from an REI camping specialist (and local dad) that will ensure a successful trip. 

Here’s to continually exploring our beloved Pacific Northwest, and seeking our new adventures this summer, and all year long!