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Snow Play: Sledding & Tubing Hills near Bellevue

Come winter, downhill skiers and snowboarders flock to the Pacific Northwest from across the country for the fresh powder and challenging runs. But locals know there’s plenty of snow to enjoy beyond the ski resorts. Whether you’re looking for epic sledding hills, family-friendly tubing, or slopes

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Get a Peek Behind the Scenes of Bellevue’s Season of Cheer

As a spectator, it’s easy to be pulled into the fun and frolicking of a winter wonderland that has magically replaced the status quo. In the beautiful city of Bellevue, countless volunteers work nearly year-round to transform the holidays into a season of unforgettable events. This year, we’re

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Fresh on the Scene: Where to Eat This Fall

Locals like to tell me that that fall is one of the best kept secrets of the Northwest. While summer is grand, the beauty of vibrant fall foliage brings warm, joyful feelings... and the crowds thin out. Bellevue's social calendar gets busy with events around town, and it's the perfect time to check

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Discover Bellevue’s Family-Friendly Animal Encounters

In the heart of Bellevue and the surrounding areas, you’ll find ample opportunities for catching sight of a wide array of animals — from blue herons to bobcats, salmon to sheep, cougars to cows — and a whole lot in between. Lush parks, family-friendly zoos and farms, serene wetlands, and scenic

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Experience the Best of Fall on an Autumn Bellevue Getaway

Fall is a great time of year no matter where you are. But it’s especially enjoyable in Bellevue, which has impressive natural scenery and a wide range of seasonal activities. Exploring the forests, lakes, and nearby mountains is an ideal way to view the brilliant fall foliage and savor the autumn

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Ivy Morris

Ivy Morris is a travel enthusiast whose best days begin with sunrise yoga, eggs Benedict, and strong coffee.

Jenni Gritters

Jenni Gritters is a freelance writer and editor who grew up in the Seattle area. She typically writes about travel, health and parenting and can be found snowshoeing and skiing during the winter months.

Brooke Jackson

Brooke Jackson (she/her) is an internationally published writer, photographer, and producer specializing in adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle stories. Outside of her creative endeavors, Brooke shares her passions by volunteering with Olympic Mountain Rescue.

Kathy-McMahon

Writer Kathy McMahon has savored some of the best meals of her life in the Pacific Northwest.

Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer is an outdoor and travel writer, photographer, guide, public speaker, and author of the guidebook Hiking Waterfalls Oregon and co-author of Hiking Waterfalls Washington.

Debbie Abbott

Debbie Abbott is a freelance writer who grew up spending her summers on the shores of Lake Sammamish and climbing the snowy trails of Mt. Rainier.

Jay Kuehner

Jay Kuehner is a Seattle-based writer, runner, and instructor seeking high ridgelines and long swells in the Pacific Northwest.

Corinne Whiting

When not out exploring our beautiful country and globe, Corinne lives and writes from Seattle. Here she loves playing on and near the water, hearing live music, interviewing fascinating members of her community, and cozying up at welcoming venues like the ones featured in this story.

Elena Acoba

Writer Elena Acoba, CTA, loves hanging with the eGaming community, even though she has a tough time navigating a controller.

Leilani Polk

Leilani has been writing for over two decades and has worked in the Seattle area since moving here in 2016 from St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition to raising two daughters with her port captain husband, Leilani enjoys soaking up the Pacific Northwest’s pristine natural beauty, being a coffee and live music enthusiast in a city renowned...

Visit Bellevue

Rooted in the spirit of the Pacific Northwest, Bellevue, Washington offers a curated collection of elevated experiences that puts you on the edge of creativity, innovation and style.

Katarina Polansky

Jacqueline Coleman

Elizabeth Griffith

Heather Larson

Rachel Gallaher

Rachel Gallaher is a Seattle-based writer and the deputy editor of GRAY Magazine.

Jay Keuhner