Staycationing in the Emerald City Exploring Seattle with kids gives you a fresh perspective on one of the most vibrant cities in the Pacific Northwest. By LISETTE WOLTER MCKINLEY
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ICTURE BREATHTAKING MOUNTAINS, MOSS-LADEN forests, and fresh salty
air paired with mild weather and amazing year-round outdoor activities. Where is such a place you might ask? For those of us lucky enough to live in Seattle, it is called home. Often upon returning back from a trip, I am reminded I already live in one of the most spectacular places in the country. Although my family and I normally don’t take the time to vacation where we live, it only took a pandemic to realize how much there is to learn and explore in our city. And most importantly, we were reminded how rejuvenating a vacation can be without a long plane or car ride. In the past, our time spent in the city has always been punctuated by time constraints. ere was always parking about to expire, or a water taxi or a bus to catch. In the end, there was never enough time to do, taste, or experi-
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