The Seattle Times: Travel & Outdoors http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/traveloutdoors/index.html en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:22 PST Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:10:22 PST MattBase 1 The Seattle Times: Travel & Outdoors http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ Oscar lands in Los Angeles after Chicago flight http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017464975_apusflyingoscars.html?syndication=rss Passengers on United Airlines Flight 531 from Chicago to Los Angeles didn't just get to travel with a world-famous celebrity, they also had their picture taken with him. Travel http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017464975_apusflyingoscars.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:10 PST On thin ice, and a long course, with the Dutch http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017464889_apeunetherlandsskatingmarathon.html?syndication=rss As I lace up my ice skates while sitting on the banks of the Zijlroade river Thursday, grizzled men old enough to be my father glide past me, leaning into the bone-chilling wind and effortlessly propelling themselves across the frozen surface. Travel http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017464889_apeunetherlandsskatingmarathon.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:46:04 PST D.C. museum's new exhibits celebrate Lincoln http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017465206_webfordstheater09.html?syndication=rss Flowers once attached to President Abraham Lincoln's coffin and ribbons from mourners have been paired with videos and interactive displays... Travel http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017465206_webfordstheater09.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:01:05 PST Hipsters on parade in New Orleans' Mardi Gras http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017465137_webmardigras09.html?syndication=rss Some marching groups in New Orleans are going for social commentary instead of just glitz in the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. Travel http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017465137_webmardigras09.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:46:09 PST Leap of faith can land you a good hotel deal http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017460250_webpriceline09.html?syndication=rss Priceline is turning down the marketing of its "blind-bidding" for hotel rooms, but it can save travelers a lot at hotels. Travel http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017460250_webpriceline09.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:01:03 PST Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017460062_wehawaiitourism09.html?syndication=rss No need to fret for the state of Hawaii tourism anymore. Visitor numbers to the Aloha State dropped dramatically during the recession, and... Travel http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2017460062_wehawaiitourism09.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:01:04 PST Sea-Tac to join airports testing fast screening for frequent fliers http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017460802_airportsecurity09.html?syndication=rss A test program that allows air travelers who voluntarily offer background information to zip through faster security lines without removing shoes, belts and coats will be expanded to 28 more airports, including those at Seattle-Tacoma, Portland and Anchorage. Local News http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2017460802_airportsecurity09.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:07:56 PST Find serenity on Sunday at Seattle's Japanese Garden http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017459704_cheapfun10.html?syndication=rss The annual First Viewing of the Gardens observance is Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Seattle Japanese Garden in the Washington Park Arboretum. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017459704_cheapfun10.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST Community calendar http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017459701_cdatebook10.html?syndication=rss A detailed, categorized calendar of events all over Seattle and Western Washington, Feb. 10-16, 2012. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017459701_cdatebook10.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST Plan a snowy outing (with wine) with your Valentine http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2017455371_odromance12.html?syndication=rss For lovers of the outdoors (who might also be lovers, period), here's how to plan a Valentine-themed getaway for snowshoeing and wine tasting around Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Outdoors http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2017455371_odromance12.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST Stroke! Look! Stroke! Look! http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2017455381_odlens12.html?syndication=rss Seattle Times reader Steve Todd's photo of sunrise crew practice on Lake Washington. Outdoors http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2017455381_odlens12.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:05 PST Get an eyeful of spring at Northwest Flower & Garden Show http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017459699_highlight10.html?syndication=rss Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Feb. 8-12, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2017459699_highlight10.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:34 PST