Outside Active Fun

Olallie State Park is a hit with the kids in any season

Come for a rainy day hike, or a sunny day by the river

Outside Active Fun

5 solid kite-flying spots

Catch some wind with your high-flying kite. Here are five Seattle kite-flying spots to see

Family Travel Northwest

Pack out to see alpacas!

Spring is here and there's no better time to head out alpaca farms to meet

Outdoor Fun

Hike with kids: Beautiful Nisqually refuge teems with wildlife

A flat walk with kids — and a lovely day spent watching the many birds.

Museums

Parent review: MOHAI will inform and inspire your family

Have fun learning about the history and innovation of the Puget Sound area.

Education

Perspective | A parent’s first week of school: A silent house … and anxiety

Sending kids under 12 back now brings joy tinged with fear.

Day Trips

Parent Review | Blake Island Marine State Park

Escape from the city: Blake Island makes for a perfect day trip.

Hiking

Rattlesnake Ridge with kids: It’s not easy, but you can do it!

Pack snacks, take your time, and be ready to work those legs — and have

Explore

Parent review | Driftwood comes roaring to life at this outdoor gallery

Found wood takes on whole new existence in sculptor's hands.

Community

Assistance is available for families hit hard by pandemic

Agencies can offer food home delivery, child care, furniture and other help.