Category Archives: Outdoor Recreation
8 Top Outdoor Adventures near Seattle
Step into a world of outdoor adventure in Seattle, where the possibilities are as vast as the Pacific Northwest landscape. From exhilarating hikes to serene boating excursions, these top 8 outdoor activities near Seattle offer a variety of adventure to satisfy every outdoor enthusiast. Nestled within this playground is Greenlake Guest House. We offer a …
The Best Hikes from Seattle this Spring
Updated for 2024 Where to Hike Lately, we’ve been getting lots of questions from guests about the best places to hike and experience nature near Seattle. The Cascade Mountains and foothills are very accessible from Seattle and offer lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation. In the spring, many of the higher elevations still have …
Innkeeper Linsy’s Top 3 Local Hikes
Updated May 18, 2022 Hi there, this is innkeeper Linsy writing for the Greenlake Guest House Blog. Born and raised in the neighborhoods of the greater Seattle area, I grew up exploring, playing, and getting muddy all around the Pacific Northwest. There is still plenty I’ve yet to explore, but what I have found is …
Explore Seattle’s Ballard Neighborhood
January 17, 2022 Seattle is known for its distinctive and unique neighborhoods. Although the Greenlake neighborhood is our personal favorite, we always recommend that guests spend some time in Ballard, too, when visiting Seattle. It’s an easy 15-minute drive west of Greenlake Guest House. Ballard is one of Seattle’s oldest, trendiest, and most popular neighborhoods. …