Outdoor Seattle
Seattle Highlights
- Within three hours' drive of the Seattle metro area you can be walking near glaciers, on beaches, through old-growth forests, and along ridge lines between knifelike peaks still sporting snow deep into August.
- Saltwater-fishing opportunities exist year-round in Seattle, though during certain times of year salmon must be released, usually around May and June. During those times, fish for lingcod, cabezon, and flounder.
- The REI flagship store in Seattle is home to the Outdoor Recreation Information Center, which is staffed by National Park Service and Forest Service personnel. The store has a wide selection of USGS topo maps and Green Trails maps for sale.
- Seattle’s beloved Discovery Park offers a great getaway from the urban landscape. There are seven miles of trail to explore. Be sure to walk the 2.8-mile Nature Loop Trail. Also visit the beach at low tide when the tidal pools reveal crabs, mussels, and tiny fish.
- Seward Park is easily accessible at the end of Lake Washington Boulevard South. Take a walk on a winter day and enjoy the peace of the urban old-growth forest. The forest stands on the northern two-thirds of the Bailey Peninsula.
- Walk, jog, or bike on a paved path connecting Seward and Madrona parks. The path follows the lakeshore and there are pleasant lake views along the way.
- Banner Forest is a fun mountain-bike ride for those who like rolling hills and intermediate technical challenges.
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In and Around Town (0 to 25 miles)
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Top Parks & Public Lands within 25 to 150 miles
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Top Parks & Public Lands within 150 to 300 miles
Articles & Advice on Seattle
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- Six Best City Hikes
- The gear experts at ActiveJunky.com, a partner of GORP.com, know the outdoors like the back of their hands. Here they guide you to six great city hikes across the country, with gear recommendations for each spot included.
- The Great Northern
- Run the northern U.S. border between Seattle, Washington, and Acadia NP, Maine
- Backyard Playgrounds
- Seattle
- Top Ten Off-the-Rails Adventure
- Camping on the San Juan Islands, Washington
- Hiking Tiger and Granite Mountains
- Seattle's Quick Cascade Getaways
- Waterfront Access in the Pacific Northwest
- A Place on the Banks
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