Seattle Gear and Activities

Hello! I Grad school is over, my lease is up soon, and my schedule is wide open. I am planning on moving to Seattle in July with my girlfriend (her company has another office there, so she can transfer) and I’m looking to work as a research biologist, environmental consultant, environmental advocate or some mix of those. I’m open to anything.

I just finished my MS in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins Univeristy and have a BS in Wildlife Bilogy from Ohio University.

I have worked in Alaska, Arizona, and Florida while in school (summers) and am a big backpacker/camper/hiker. I’ve stayed at least one night in all the states except Hawaii. For the sake of my sanity, I knew I had to live out West and I love the Pacific NW……

Anyway, I’ve searched for jobs through all the standard listings and websites and was wondering if anyone knew of “green” environmental companies who do conservation or policy work in the Seattle or Bellingham area? Thanks!!!

Arriving late evening into SeaTac Intl airport. Whats our transportation options to downtown Seattle -something other than a cab ride. ? Does the train connect the two, and where do you catch it ? Hours of operation ? Thanks

Meaning where would I catch it by the Greyhound Station, which route would I have to take and would I need to transfer anywhere? Also, how much does it cost. There has got to be a cheaper way than taking a taxi?
Thanks everyone for great answers. Already long gone from Sea-Tac and on my way. Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or whatever. Either way, cheers!

Hi everyone! I am looking to go to med school at U Wash in Seattle. Suggestions open on that, but I am looking for a place to live. A commute isn’t bad if it opens up more open and affordable places to live. I will be on my own, but will bring my car w/ me to seattle. I don’t mind small towns, but I don’t really want to drive an hour every day either to get to town, but if the place is perfect I will. I am from Texas, and use to the conservative suburbs, knowing the inner city is much more liberal, kind makes me want to shy away from that area. I just want to be comfortable, since its a big move. Not afraid of the cold, have lived in the arctic circle of sweden and rainy england for a time. Really excited about the move and school, but I really like areas near the outdoors where I can escape easily and just as simply get to work, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. Will be 21 at time of move, so other young people or young family areas would be nice. Thanks for all the help!!!

I live in Vancouver, but I am flying out of Seattle airport early in the morning this weekend. I am 19 years old, but most hotels require a check-in age of 21. Is there any hotel by the airport where I could stay?

I’m from California but I’m up in Seattle for a few days trying to get a lease for when I move up in September (for school). I’m a full time student without a job or previous rental history but I do have more than enough money to pay a full years lease, which from what I’ve seen is about $9,000-$12,000. What’s the easiest way to find an apartment? I keep calling places and leaving messages and sending e-mails but I don’t get replies…Is there a rental agency I can use or something? I’d like to get a lease right away.

I’m planning a small trip to Seattle, WA and I was surprised to see that a car rental for 4 days costs $400 !!!

Since i’ve never been to Seattle, I was wondering if there is any bus/metro that runs from the Airport to the city and how efficient is the public transportation if i want to see just the most important/famous areas.

thanks

I want my kids to be able to walk to the store to get ice cream or to the library without being hit by a car.

We are going to visit the traditional tourist spots – Space Needle – Pikes Market, etc., but we want to do some “out of the box” stuff – cool music venues, shops, odd stores, etc. Any advice? We’ll be going over the weekend.

More specifically, going from the airport to Fisher Plaza.. in the area of 4th & Yesler. Just wondering how much cash I should have on me.

Or have any better suggestions for getting from Seattle to Vancouver for cheap? (No rental cars)
I WOULD take the actual Amtrak train but they only go to Vancouver once, early in the morning. So it doesn’t fit with my schedule.