Car-Free Hiking Near Seattle
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could wake up some morning, grab your daypack and hit the trail without having to drive? If you could get to the trailhead even if you didn’t have a...
Grab a Selfie at These Instagrammable Murals
The Northwest has plenty of natural backdrops for a selfie or a family photo that’ll earn you hearts on Instagram. But for a fun and colorful background—even some that literally say Seattle or Alaska--snap these...
August 19, 2019
Play Soccer for Your Heart
Next time you watch a Sounders match, you might want to take notes for your workout. Sprinting, jogging, and walking—not necessarily in that order—can make your heart healthier.The most popular sport in the world is...
August 18, 2019
in Workouts
Get Started With Zero-Waste Food Shopping
When I head to the grocery store, I often look like I’m going rather than coming. Because I try to avoid acquiring as much packaging as possible while shopping, I’m usually toting a number of...
August 6, 2019
Keeping Food Fresh–Without the Plastic
Everyone has a plastic cling wrap story, and none of them are good. From slicing a finger on the box’s serrated edge to battling a sheet that wants to stick to everything BUT your plate...
August 6, 2019
Recovery Tips for the Day After a Monster Hike
You’ve made it to the waterfall, stood atop the summit or linked the loop around your favorite mountain, and now you’re back at the trailhead.Time to shift into recovery mode.No matter the trail you’ve tread,...
5 of the Northwest’s Best Treehouse Getaways
Trees.The Pacific Northwest is famous for them: towering Douglas firs, soaring old growth cedars, ancient sitka spruce. The trees of the Northwest are one of its defining features. And what better way to experience them...
July 30, 2019
Breaking Down Plant-Based Milk Options
Staring at the selections of plant-based milk is like looking at the shampoo aisle. So. Many. Choices!Sales of plant-based dairy alternatives are booming as more people pass on dairy for medical or environmental reasons.Made of...
July 30, 2019
Turn Your Jog Into a Plog
Be environmental and get in a workout when you turn your run into a plog. See how to take it up and make it a workout....
July 23, 2019
Get to Know the Flavorful Side of Stinging Nettles
If stinging nettles bring up painful memories of childhood — or even adult — missteps on a walk through the woods, well, you’d be forgiven.The plants got their fitting name thanks to the hairs lining...
July 16, 2019
in Food, Healthy Eating
Get Started With a Container Garden
Avoid a Big Salad e. coli scare and bring fresh foods to your doorstep (or porch or rooftop deck) with a container garden.The staff at Urban Earth Nursery in Fremont encourages aspiring gardeners to put...
July 16, 2019
Plan a Very Pacific Northwest Wedding
If you hear Pacific Northwest wedding, you’d be forgiven if you first imagine the wedding party in fleece and boots. But the wedding designers at A. Renee Weddings & Events have a different aesthetic in...
July 8, 2019
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