Seattle Times Travel & Outdoors

Travel news and stories, plus outdoors tips from The Seattle Times' Travel & Outdoors team.

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Reader Photo of the Year: Kevin Cass, fly-fisherman, honed his craft on the slopes (via @CPLHouse)

Find out how he got the shot: https://t.co/TA7IHHBDYT

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“They’re constantly calling about the coffee makers,” aircraft technician Bill Serantoni laughs about one of the most common calls he gets on the job.
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Rome and Venice are much more than beautiful art and ancient wonders. They are complicated, living cities worth exploring beyond the tourist checklist. #Italy

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New to hiking? Hiking with kids? Knees not up for intense climbing? These low-intensity, short-duration hikes might be for you.

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Victoria is a great place for getting away from the holidays — you’ll enjoy seasonal warm fuzzies without turning into a grinch. https://t.co/5PWVlO1gOT

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Extra trip tip! Don’t want to drop off a friend at the arrival/departure terminals? Take them to the Sea-Tac station.
Just dropped a friend there, and I feel like it was much more manageable then going through the congestion and probably quicker. Wish I would have timed myself.

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Delays and crowds at SeaTac today due to dense fog and #Thanksgiving travel. @AguedaPachecOH checked in with the Port of Seattle for some tips for a smoother trip. https://t.co/OaBdKWXxNc

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Let us know your own rainy season hacks!

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Surprise! It rains here. Especially in winter. We have you covered.

Starter Kit: What you need to survive Seattle’s rain (via @CPLHouse, @meganireneb and @JenniferLuxton)

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Seattle was one of four Washington cities on a list of the top 50 large cities where residents have ready access to parks. #parks #nature #outdoors https://t.co/Tx33NxgiLU

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When it comes to making the most of an impromptu weekend trip, #Vancouver provides — with diverse communities, a hotel perfect for hiding out from the rain, and no Ubers in sight.

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Ever wondered what to do if you run into a bear or a mountain lion in the wild? Wildlife biologist Jim Williams shares some tips!
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Planning on hiking this weekend? Stay safe with these tips from experts at Snohomish county Search and Rescue and @WTA_hikers.
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Seeing Seattle’s Chinatown through the lens of the martial artist Bruce Lee reveals the community’s rich living history.

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Introducing Starter Kit, a new series that guides you through the essentials you’ll need to take on the Northwest's most popular sporty hobbies — no more, no less.

First up: Bike commuting!
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Wildfire season can be a disappointment to those who love being outside. Here's how to cope when your need for nature conflicts with weather advisories.
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The 10 best travel writers you’ve never read but should by @CPLHouse
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Keep 'em coming!!

Thanks to everyone who has already submitted your #BadTravelers stories! We want to hear from you.

Read the first in our #BadTravelers series and submit your own tales at [email protected] or @NWTraveler https://t.co/ibsrf83DFp

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A solo road trip can be a liberating, enriching journey. With these safety tips, you'll feel more secure behind the wheel.
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Check out the first in our 'Bad Travelers' series by @CPLHouse. Then share your own most disastrous travel experiences by emailing us at [email protected], or tweeting @NWTravelers with the hashtag #BadTravelers.
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The beauty of the staycation is that it removes so much of the stress that often comes with travel. The beauty of an @ElGauchoSteak staycation is that you won’t even need to leave the hotel. #steakcation
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