Beyond the city skyline, Bellevue is a launchpad for some of the most unique outdoor experiences in the Pacific Northwest. From scenic rail biking through the forest to paragliding your troubles away, these adventures are less about lounging and more about moving. If you're ready to trade your usual…
Don't let the shiny exterior fool you, Bellevue has strong agricultural roots. The city's wetlands feature exactly the kind of soil that blueberries like to live in: acidic, boggy peat mixed with sand. By the 1940s, blueberries had become Bellevue's dominant crop. As urbanization took over, the City…
The Pacific Northwest is a place of natural wonder, and Bellevue is the ideal basecamp city to launch all your epic adventures. From waterfalls and mountain biking to kayaking and ziplining to wineries and seaplane adventures, here are all the tours you can take from Bellevue, Washington…
There's an old Maple and Douglas Fir forest in Bellevue, Washington, and you can zip line through it strapped onto a couple carabiners at Bellevue Zip Tour. There are 7 segments here. Located in Eastgate Park, there's also a sign for the South Bellevue Community Center at the Bellevue Zip Tours…
Bellevue is Your Cycling and Mountain Biking Basecamp in Washington The Pacific Northwest is one of the best regions in the world for mountain biking. Basecamp in Bellevue and you have the whole mountain biking gamut at your disposal - smooth cross-country loops, gnarly freeride lines, and high…
Bellevue Botanical Gardens The Bellevue Botanical Gardens is your gateway to the mossy, forest-y, fauna and flora-abundant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Located on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish people and spanning 53 acres, 15 of which are cultivated, the gardens include…
As temperatures warm and the COVID-19 pandemic curves continue to flatten, visitors are planning adventures to Washington State in order to shake-off their widespread cabin fever like never before. While many visitor destinations like Bellevue are reopening and attractions prepare to welcome…
Who said social distancing postponed island time? Definitely not the people of the San Juan Islands. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Columbia Beach on Whidbey Island, and whip out the binoculars to see if you can peep one of the orcas living year-round in the Puget Sound. Grab your favorite flavor…
Two mountain passes, one day. Tackle the Snoqualmie and Stevens Passes — and the charismatic towns lining their peaks and valleys — for a crash course in the lovable ruggedness that the PNW is known for. Opt for one of the drive-thru espresso chalets sprouting up as you climb in altitude, or curb…
As temperatures warm and the COVID-19 pandemic curves continue to flatten, visitors are planning adventures to Washington State in order to shake-off their widespread cabin fever like never before. While many visitor destinations like Bellevue are reopening and attractions prepare to welcome…
