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Outdoor Recreation

  • News

    February 15, 2012

    Dan Satterberg: Music Man

    The King County Prosecutor can slap a mean bass.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecutor and "Screaming" Rocker, Helps Launch Internet Radio Station

    ​King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg has a gig on Wednesday, and it's not in court. Instead, it's at the Tin Theater in Burien, where Satterberg's band--the Treehouse Dreamers--will be helping to kick off an Internet radio station. His what?

  • Calendar

    October 19, 2011

    Wade Davis

    ​King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg has a gig on Wednesday, and it's not in court. Instead, it's at the Tin Theater in Burien, where Satterberg's band--the Treehouse Dreamers--will be helping to kick off an Internet radio station. His what?

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    Six Years Later, James McMurtry Still Can't Make It Here

    ​ James McMurtry Treehouse Cafe, Bainbridge Island September 22, 2011 For area readers who've picked up a copy of this week's Seattle Weekly, an issue devoted entirely to the obituaries of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, James McMurtry's preamble to "We Can't Make It Here" last night at Bainbr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2011

    No Need for Heat: Dead Babies Take Care of Themselves

    Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb.​Life gives us little pleasures sometimes when we least expect them. Unexpected good happenings don't necessarily slap one upside the head when they are taking place, but simply reveal themselves as little pleasures after the event takes plac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Confidence is Queen at Rain City Rock Camp for Girls Showcase, Saturday at Neumos

    Puja ParakhA photo from the 2010 showcase.​Rain City Rock Camp for Girls Summer Camp Showcase Neumos Saturday, July 30th Summer camp has officially gotten a lot cooler. Gone are the days of popsicle-stick craft projects and endless games of tetherball. In their place: zine-making, turntabling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Vietnam's Sesame Answer to the Donut Hole

    ​The Place: After a jaunt up Rattlesnake Ledge, a very hungry friend and I were looking forward to stopping in at Chuck's Donuts in Renton. I'd heard rumors of the delights produced by the fryer inside, and was very much looking forward to biting into one. Unfortunately, Chuck's is shuttered o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Julie Kloss: The Sweet Side of Dutch Bike Co.

    Photo courtesy of Dutch Bike Co.​A bike shop probably isn't the first place you'd think of to grab your morning coffee or fresh baked pastry, but you might want to reconsider. Those 'in the know' frequent the Dutch Bike Company in Ballard for Lighthouse coffee, breakfast burritos, and the best ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2011

    Searching for the Moondoggies Saturday Night on Bainbridge Island: a Winding Road Worth the Trip

    Kevin Murphy of the Moondoggies at the Treehouse Cafe, Bainbridge Island. ​ The Moondoggies Treehouse Cafe, Bainbridge Island Saturday, April 2 The main logistical concern in catching one of Seattle's buzziest folk acts on neighboring Bainbridge Island is catching the ferry. If this were any ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Phyllis Macay & Bob Riggle, Seattle Yacht Travelers, Murdered By Somali Pirates

    Macay and Riggle via Leadline, the Corinthian Yacht Club newsletter​The pair of boaters were abducted Friday along with a California couple off the coast of Oman in the Indian Ocean. Up until yesterday it was exciting and, frankly, kind of cool. But today, the situation came tragically to an e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2010

    Schultzy's Donates Beer Proceeds to U-District Food Bank, Mexican Street Food Comes to Kirkland, & More

    The Treehouse is on the market, but still serving grub!​Here's an excuse (as if you need one) to drink more beer. Through the entire month of December, Shultzy's Sausage will donate $1 of every one-liter beer you purchase to the University District Food Bank. Bottoms up! In other news, an emp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Teddi the Dog Killed by Poison Cat Food Meant for Otters

    ​KING 5 is up with a story about Teddi, the black Pomeranian dog that was killed over the weekend after eating strychnine-laced cat food left on the dock at Elliott Bay Marina. The poison was apparently left to kill otters that climb into boats and shit everywhere. The dog's death is tragic, b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Bob Boardman Killed By Mountain Goat During Hike

    ​Bob Boardman was a nurse, a guitarist, a skilled woodworker and an avid hiker. Unfortunately, the 63-year-old man from Port Angeles is also now a statistic: the first person ever to have died because of an incident involving an animal in Olympic National Park.

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Top Five Places to Pretend It's Summer in Seattle

    Summer at Fremont Coffee Co.​​Alright, we all know it's August, and that means it's supposed to be sunny. But if you've lived in the Northwest longer than a week, you know that this posting is not as ill-timed as it may sound: it is always wise to have a Plan B on hand, particularly wher ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Morning Food News: Seattle Beer Week Starts Next Thursday, Plus Via Tribunali Gives Cyclists Free Pizza

    Here's to Seattle Beer Week! ​Even diehard beer drinkers can expect to be overwhelmed by Seattle Beer Week, a celebration of the region's beloved breweries that features over 200 events across the city. Starting on Thursday, May 13, you can embark on a bike tour of the city's best pubs, sample ... More >>

  • Film

    February 3, 2010

    North Face: Alpine Tragedy Becomes Harrowing Film

    Here's to Seattle Beer Week! ​Even diehard beer drinkers can expect to be overwhelmed by Seattle Beer Week, a celebration of the region's beloved breweries that features over 200 events across the city. Starting on Thursday, May 13, you can embark on a bike tour of the city's best pubs, sample ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2010

    Michael Brophy

    Here's to Seattle Beer Week! ​Even diehard beer drinkers can expect to be overwhelmed by Seattle Beer Week, a celebration of the region's beloved breweries that features over 200 events across the city. Starting on Thursday, May 13, you can embark on a bike tour of the city's best pubs, sample ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Stockbroker Susan Powell Still Missing, Husband Considered "Person of Interest"

    Susan Powell has been missing for 10 days. Police are now calling her husband Josh a "person of interest."​UPDATE: Susan's friends say she went out of her way to tell them she'd never commit suicide, foretelling a day when she might disappear. Details after the jump. Pete Kotz at our sister-s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Where in the World Are Paul Allen's Yachts?

    ​With his net worth last estimated by Forbes at $10.5 billion, Microsoft co-founder and international man of leisure Paul Allen has seen his wealth slide with the rest of us impacted by the recession. Forbes ranked him 19th among world billionaires in 2007, 41st last year, and 32nd this year. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 28, 2009

    Mikael Colville-Andersen

    ​With his net worth last estimated by Forbes at $10.5 billion, Microsoft co-founder and international man of leisure Paul Allen has seen his wealth slide with the rest of us impacted by the recession. Forbes ranked him 19th among world billionaires in 2007, 41st last year, and 32nd this year. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    Ed Viesturs

    ​With his net worth last estimated by Forbes at $10.5 billion, Microsoft co-founder and international man of leisure Paul Allen has seen his wealth slide with the rest of us impacted by the recession. Forbes ranked him 19th among world billionaires in 2007, 41st last year, and 32nd this year. ... More >>

  • News

    May 6, 2009

    Eddie Bauer: Falling Stock, Climbing Everest

    The retailer’s CEO enlists mountain men to remake its image.

  • Film

    April 22, 2009

    Earth: We Demand More Ducklings!

    The retailer’s CEO enlists mountain men to remake its image.

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    Getting Schoolkids Back on Bikes

    There's been much discussion of late about getting children out of their parents' cars in the morning and onto their feet. Or wheels. We all know about the rising incidence of obesity among children, and one way to combat Xbox and junk food is to have them commute under their own power--be it foot o ... More >>

  • Film

    April 1, 2009

    PICK Adventureland: The ’80s Rule!

    There's been much discussion of late about getting children out of their parents' cars in the morning and onto their feet. Or wheels. We all know about the rising incidence of obesity among children, and one way to combat Xbox and junk food is to have them commute under their own power--be it foot o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Giant Red Dots Plague Burke-Gilman Trail!

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2009

    Itzhak Perlman

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2009

    Seattle Bike Swap

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2008

    Pemberton Fest is a Cloud of Dust: Wolfmother, Interpol, and Mountains

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    The Tallest Point in Tacoma

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2007

    Ride Tall and Dutch...

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2007

    I Ate This: Grilled Turkey Club on Sour Dough Cheese Bread

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • News

    June 6, 2007

    Summer Road Trips, Sans the Car

    What to do they mean? They represent bicycles counted last fall in a joint project between the state Dept. of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club. WSDOT posted the results earlier this year, as part of something called the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This is different ... More >>

  • News

    August 2, 2006

    Breaking the Vicious Cycle

    "The article extensively talked about the frustrations of bicycle commuting. . . . But the reality is, it isn't frustrating to ride. It's liberating."

  • News

    July 26, 2006

    Can't We All Just Get Along?

    Forging a peace plan between cyclists and drivers.

  • News

    July 26, 2006

    Tips for Beginning Bike Commuters

    Forging a peace plan between cyclists and drivers.

  • Diversions

    May 24, 2006

    Perfect Summer Schools

    This time of year, the only good class is an outdoor class.

  • Food

    January 11, 2006

    Caffe Fiore

    This time of year, the only good class is an outdoor class.

  • Diversions

    November 23, 2005

    It's Time to Re-Tire

    Here's a tour of gifts that even Lance would love.

  • Arts

    June 29, 2005

    Tim Dooley

    Here's a tour of gifts that even Lance would love.

  • Arts

    May 25, 2005

    50 Ways to Celebrate Global Warming

    We all know it's getting hotter out there. Here's how to make the most of your ozone-free summer.

  • Diversions

    May 26, 2004

    Unhappy Trails

    The Northwest's backcountry offers a grim preview of what's to come thanks to global warming.

  • Film

    January 21, 2004

    The Phoner

    The Northwest's backcountry offers a grim preview of what's to come thanks to global warming.

  • News

    November 20, 2002

    Local Heroes

    The definitive outdoor gifts from the definitive Seattle companies.

  • Diversions

    July 10, 2002

    Outdoorsman

    Burning Fuel

  • Diversions

    July 10, 2002

    Raving in Klickitat

    Black lights and naked yoga.

  • News

    August 8, 2001

    News Clips— Photo of the Week

    Black lights and naked yoga.

  • News

    June 20, 2001

    Dot-com death zone

    Local climber surmounts unexpected low-altitude technical challenge.

  • News

    June 20, 2001

    Camp "My Mom's a Dyke"

    Seattle lesbians organize the Northwest's first queer-oriented summer camp for kids.

  • News

    May 19, 1999

    Hostel intentions

    The art of slacking in Seattle, as practiced by twentysomething foreign visitors

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