Just For Fun
Escape for a minute with these resources to help you unwind and maybe discover a new, soon-to-be-explored internet rabbit hole.
Just For Fun
News & Articles
- STOP climbing the walls!
- But if you're going to, you might as well earn a Stayed Home badge!
- Think you're good at plank? You aren't.
- "Hashtag John Wayne".
- 50 weird and fun facts you should know.
- Discover your quartantine name.
- Most dog-friendly national parks
- Five things I wish I knew before adventuring with kids
- New! Trial by ice
- New! Surviving a cougar attack at Cooper Lake
- New! A magical owl of a surprise
- New! Owls in Washington
Websites
- The Smithsonian recently made thousands of archives available for free. Learn more at Smithsonian Open Access Project.
- Go visit the Nature Is Lit Twitter feed.
- The daily otter. And, its sister site, the daily bunny.
- Semi-rad, created by Mountaineers Books author Brendan Leonard.
- And even more animals on the internet, from... Animals on the Internet.
- Related, have you check out dog balloons yet?
- If that's not enough, here are the best websites for wasting time on the internet.
- Explore the history of Seattle City Parks.
Recipes we love
- African Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew
- Bread Crumb Spaghetti
- Spicy Peanut Sauce for everything
- Tips for a Vegan Backpacker
- Trail Brittle
- Plus: how to waste less food at home
Video & Movies
- Banff 2020 cancelled, but don't worry, you can watch from your couch.
- Reel Rock, South by Southwest, and more are also online to stream too.
- If you have two screens, you might as well dedicate one to animal cams.
Virtual Experiences
- Virtual Photography Exhibit, Tacoma Photography Committee
- Visit Antarctica without leaving home
- 13 Virtual Train Rides From Around the World That You Can Experience Right Now (Video)
- Virtual tour of Yellowstone
Youth-Specific
- Stuck Inside - Episode 1: Bring The Outdoors In
- Stuck Inside - Episode 2: Keep Spirits Up
- Stuck Inside - Episode 3: Connecting With Others
- Stuck Inside - Episode 4: Learning New Skills
- Stuck Inside - Episode 5: Earth Day
- Stuck Inside - Episode 6: Coloring Contest
- Stuck Inside - Episode 7: Mother's Day
- Stuck Inside - Episode 8: Staying Active
- Stuck Inside - Episode 9: Take a Brain Break
- Stuck Inside - Explorer Art Contest Winner
- Stuck Inside - Episode 11: Anti-Racism Resources
- Stuck Inside - Episode 12: Winter Extra!