Take the Scenic Route in Seattle
In Seattle, where lush parks, snowcapped peaks, and miles of shoreline are all within city limits, the long way is often the best way.
There's a reason Seattle is known as Mother Nature's City. With more than 485 parks, 6,000 acres of green space, and 200 miles of shoreline, nature isn't something you leave the city to find—it's everywhere you go. Whether you're wandering a waterfront trail, exploring a neighborhood park, or simply taking the long way home, Seattle invites you to slow down, look around, and discover something unexpected.
In the city he calls home, National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey set out on assignment to capture the beauty, wonder, and rhythm of Seattle, revealing why the scenic route is always the one worth taking.



