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Article by Megan Ewing Visitors to Bellevue quickly discover a city like nowhere else — a place where a pristine cosmopolitan city center gives way in a mere heartbeat to breathtaking natural surroundings. No place is this easy city-to-nature transition more evident than at Mercer Slough Nature…

There is nothing better than stepping out with family or friends on a crisp, beautiful walk in the Pacific Northwest once Mother Nature has shifted her palette from autumn gold to winter white. With Bellevue as your starting point, there are dozens of stunning local trails nearby for beginners and…

Whether searching for secret powder stashes or ripping down steep couloirs, the Central Cascades offer terrain for all levels of ski and snowboard enthusiasts. With three local-favorite resorts within a short drive of Bellevue, there’s no need to sacrifice city amenities to embrace the joys of…

If variety is the spice of life, the four seasons of outdoor fun that Bellevue, Washington, offers might just take the cake. Add a dash of winter snow skiing to a splash of spring waterfalls, a hint of summer on the golf course with a pinch of fall color and you get a delicious mix of outdoor…

Stepping into Bellevue, Washington’s extensive and intricate network of trails, runners of all paces can indulge for miles (92 to be exact, when measured end to end!), and discover firsthand why this area has earned the nickname of “city in a park.” Running here can often transform mere workouts…

Bellevue is French for “beautiful view” – unsurprisingly, when you leave your hotel, you are never more than a few blocks away from a park, nature trail, or that beautiful view. Outdoor splendor in Bellevue comes in all shapes and sizes, from local corner parks to the Downtown Park, Meydenbauer Bay…

Just like Cascade peaks, evergreen conifers, and moss-covered everything, waterfalls are an integral component of the Pacific Northwest landscape. But beyond their trance-inducing natural beauty, waterfalls beckon us to them on a primal level. As a potential source of water and food, the sound of a…

Winter is an exhilarating time in the Bellevue, Washington area to experience the outdoors. Bellevue’s year round mild weather is regulated by the Pacific Ocean, which remains relatively even in temperature throughout the year, making for ideal outdoor recreation every single weekend of the year…

Bellevue has reimagined ways to creatively explore the Pacific Northwest waters for aquatic adventure, relaxation, and inspiration. Whether you have a few hours or a few days, the beach parks of Bellevue offer fresh ways to see Lake Washington. Meydenbauer Bay Park From the tiered landscape and…

My girlfriend, Natalie, was finishing graduate studies at a university in the desert southwest while I remained in Seattle, anchored at work. We were reuniting for a weekend, pining for nature and outdoor activities. Our selected destination was an almost unbelievably short jaunt for me: Bellevue, a…