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The Whale Bell at Whale Bell Park. Ring it every time you spot one of its local orcas feeding off the coast.

A Perfect Weekend in Langley

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Laid-back but full-on, Langley brings seafood, art and eternal views to the visitor written by Ryn Pfeuffer Every Seattleite has their favorite escape. Some swear by the San Juans. Others chase cabins in the Cascades. Me? I point my car toward the Mukilteo ferry, and twenty minutes later, I’m on Whidbey Island. More specifically, Langley—a postcard-ready village with a sly sense of charm. It’s all artisan pies, quirky galleries and sunsets that make you forget that email exists. I fell for Whidbey the way you fall for someone who doesn’t realize they’re beautiful—quietly, completely and without any need for fanfare….

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Tom Fucoloro, founder and editor of Seattle Bike Blog. Originally from St. Louis, he sold his car to pay for his move to Seattle and quickly learned to love biking in the city.

The Bike City Nobody Expected

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How bikes, politics and protest converged on Seattle’s uphill ride to the top interview by Cathy Carroll Despite Seattle’s rain, hills and a carfirst culture, the city is now celebrated as the nation’s top bike town. In Biking Uphill in the Rain: The Story of Seattle from Behind the Handlebars, finalist for a 2024 Washington State Book Award, independent journalist Tom Fucoloro uncovers how cycling became a force for culture, politics and protest—and what that means for its future. How has the bicycle intersected with social change in Seattle? Bicycling has meant wildly different things in Seattle society at different…

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Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network Executive Director Grae Drake teaches a class at BARN’s glass studio.

Full Steam Ahead at BARN

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Grae Drake left corporate for the creative life and helping others written by Joni Kabana | photography by BARN Have you ever wondered what it feels like to truly love your job, to the point of feeling completely immersed in and personally inspired by it? After working for years in corporate law, Grae Drake took a leap of faith and jumped into something he could “pour all of himself into” because he loved it so much. Drake is the executive director of Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), an organization whose mission is to “grow and inspire a creative community through…

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Lake Quinault Lodge mountain retreat in the Olympic Peninsula with scenic forest views, classic architecture, and outdoor seating, perfect for relaxing in nature.
Lake Quinault Lodge
Lake Quinault Lodge is a destination where guests can disconnect from the modern world to enjoy outdoor adventure, lakeside accommodations and a historic charming lodge.
Modern logo of Sun Mountain Lodge featuring a stylized sun and mountain design in brown, emphasizing luxury mountain resort and outdoor adventure experiences.
Sun Mountain Lodge
Luxury lodge nestled at the base of the North Cascades ripe with outdoor adventures.
Make your nearcation in Lakewood, WA—enjoy outdoor fun without going far.
City of Lakewood
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Visit Huntington Beach, California
Why a trip to Huntington Beach, CA will surprise and delight you. Sun, surf, and sand. Beach vibes and a laid-back lifestyle. If you want to put a pin in a city that best represents iconic California, all signs point to Huntington Beach — which rightfully touts itself as Surf

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