Outdoor Recreation
Bellevue is the perfect basecamp city to explore all the natural beauty the Pacific Northwest has to offer. With over 80 miles of trails in Bellevue and home to Lake Washington & Lake Sammamish with close-proximity (one hour in each direction) to three National Parks including The North Cascades NP, Mt Rainier NP & Olympic NP there is no location in North America offering this proximity to such natural splendor.
The Great Cascade Mountains lie immediately to the East of Bellevue and offers a backdrop for endless options of outdoor trails, parks, swimming beaches, golf courses, and more.
For the best resource of hiking trails, reviews and locations please visit our partners at the Washington Trails Association.
Get inspired for things to do on our blog!
You Can Zipline Through Bellevue's Forest
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There's an old Maple and Douglas Fir forest in Bellevue, Washington, and you can zip line…
Tours from Bellevue: The Best Way to Explore The Pacific Northwest
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The Pacific Northwest is a place of natural wonder, and Bellevue is the ideal basecamp city to…
Summer on the Slopes at Crystal Mountain
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When the summer sun spills over the Cascade Range, the peaks become a golden silhouette, unveiling…
The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Bellevue, Washington
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Bellevue is Your Cycling and Mountain Biking Basecamp in Washington The Pacific Northwest is one of…
Guide to Visiting the Bellevue Botanical Gardens
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Bellevue Botanical Gardens The Bellevue Botanical Gardens is your gateway to the mossy, forest-y…
Visit the Magical Northwest Trolls
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The Northwest Trolls around Washington The grandeur of the Pacific Northwest’s outdoors is…
Outdoors on The Vue
The Vue | Mt. Baker Day Trip
Join our ambassador Kara Patajo on the latest episode of The Vue as we take an epic day trip to Mt…
The Vue | Big Four Ice Caves Hike
Join Kara Patajo as she hikes the Big Four Ice Caves
The Vue | Jet Ski on Lake Samammish
Join Andrew Hoge as he takes a Jet Ski on Lake Sammamish
The Vue | Crystal Mountain in the Summer
Explore Crystal Mountain during the summer with Kara Patajo
The Vue | Bellevue Lake Cruises
Cruise along on an electric Duffy Boat on Lake Washington
The Vue | Mountain Biking in Issaquah
Explore Duthie Hill Park on a mountain bike with Kara Patajo
The Vue | Snow Tubing at The Summit at Snoqualmie
Go snowtubing at The Summit at Snoqualmie!