USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America, helping young people become leaders (even Olympic heroes)l, while promoting a lifelong love of the sport. USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support and development of grassroots hockey programs. Ice hockey is for everybody. In addition … [Read more...] about Kids can Try Hockey Free in the Puget Sound region
Sports & Recreation
Take a hike! Metro bus to Cascade trailheads
"Trailhead Direct” is a seasonal service that operates on weekends and designated holidays from spring through fall. The shuttles leave the Issaquah Transit Center every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., and drop off and pick up hikers at three trailheads in the Cascade Mountain foothill. Riders are charged regular … [Read more...] about Take a hike! Metro bus to Cascade trailheads
Canoe, rowboat and kayak rentals at UW Seattle
The Waterfront Activities Center at the University of Washington in Seattle, located directly behind Husky Stadium on Union Bay and the Montlake Cut, offers canoe, rowboat, and kayak rentals to the general public seven days a week, from April through October. Paddle around the Union Bay Natural Area admiring the … [Read more...] about Canoe, rowboat and kayak rentals at UW Seattle
Bike riding information and safety tips
If you are a bicycle rider, this is your one-stop site for information about bike riding in the Puget Sound region whether you are a pleasure seeker, commute daily to work, or are new to the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and need basic information about two-wheeled transportation. As with all the information at Greater … [Read more...] about Bike riding information and safety tips
7 affordable winter sports on ice and snow
Here is a list of winter sports you can enjoy in Washington State, including popular sports such as skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding, as well as several other fun activities that appeal to a wide variety of recreational enthusiasts, from weekend family outings to athletes seeking more challenge. Our list starts … [Read more...] about 7 affordable winter sports on ice and snow
10 best outdoor activities year-round
The following outdoor activities feature popular year-round sport and recreation pursuits around Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. Our list focuses on activities that are relatively easy to learn and pursue. Newcomers to these recreational pursuits can quickly get introduced to the basics without a lot of time or … [Read more...] about 10 best outdoor activities year-round
Best value gym and CrossFit
For gym memberships, CrossFit classes, and other fitness programs, we offer a list of facilities with modest fees, based on the average gym and fitness class prices in the Seattle metro area. In the lists below, we include only regular prices and initiation fees. However, many fitness retailers offer discounts at … [Read more...] about Best value gym and CrossFit
Our big list of Washington State ski ticket discounts
There are 10 ski areas in western Washington State, nine in the Cascade Range and one in the Olympic Range on the Washington Peninsula. Western Washington ski areas are listed below. Three more Washington State ski areas not listed here are in the eastern part of the state, closer to the city of Spokane. For western … [Read more...] about Our big list of Washington State ski ticket discounts
Free entrance days at Washington State Parks
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your calendar for these fee-free days and plan an outing with family or friends at the nearest park or a getaway to another park around the state. Short History of Our National Parks In 1872 in the Territories … [Read more...] about Free entrance days at Washington State Parks
Best Seattle parks to visit on a rainy day
Seattle has over 400 parks. Here, we're listing just a handful that can be fun to visit, even on a drizzly day--not that there are many rainy days in Seattle (just kidding). These parks are great for a walk in the rain because they feature paved walking paths and some have indoor features. They're also fairly short … [Read more...] about Best Seattle parks to visit on a rainy day
Seattle snow day sledding tips
Snow parks in the Cascade Mountains are a great choice during winter. But on the rare occasion the Seattle area gets enough flurries for a snow day, local kids take to any of the hundreds of parks and green spaces around the region for some sledding fun. Tips for sledding safely These are some good rules to ensure … [Read more...] about Seattle snow day sledding tips
Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle and Camano Island
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is a non-profit organization that celebrates the rich and varied watercraft heritage that is a vital part of the history of Seattle and the Puget Sound region. At this hands-on maritime museum, the exhibits are on the water and the public is encouraged to use them. The organization … [Read more...] about Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle and Camano Island
Free trail maps for running or walking
Listed below are free Seattle trail maps for running and walking, whether you want ideas for a regular fitness program to enjoy all year long, or just a casual family outing or romantic stroll in a nearby park. The information includes a variety of downloadable and printable maps, online tools, and smartphone apps, for … [Read more...] about Free trail maps for running or walking
Free bike maintenance, outdoor sport classes
REI offers many free classes and events at area stores on a wide variety of recreational topics like bicycling, hiking, climbing, camping, outdoor fitness, snowsports, and more. The free classes generally introduce newcomers to a sport like snowboarding or paddle boarding, or talk about different aspects of a sport … [Read more...] about Free bike maintenance, outdoor sport classes
Late night bowling around Puget Sound
Bowling is an easy, fun recreational activity the entire family can enjoy. Many bowling centers offer late night discount bowling, which is a great alternative to common nighttime entertainment such as movies or strolling the nearest shopping mall. In the list below, we've cherry-picked the late night bowling … [Read more...] about Late night bowling around Puget Sound
