Celebrate Spring with Snow-Free Hikes, Gardening Bliss and Seasonal Foods

With spring's longer, warmer days comes the desire to spend more time outdoors, and this month's ALLhealth has plenty of ideas to help you do just that. Whether you prefer hiking among a forested or urban backdrop, or staying at home and gardening or cooking seasonal foods, we’ve got your covered. And don't forget to mark you calendars for the GeekWire Awards on May 10!

Join the Masses and Hit the Trails

As the Puget Sound area continues to grow, more people also are responding to the call of the wild, with the number of Seattle-area hikers doubling in less than 10 years. Join the fun with these hiking recommendations from The Seattle Times:

• 7 spring hikes near Hood Canal: Waterfalls, streams and more
• 6 great spring hikes in Seattle: An essential list from four guidebook authors

Plant These Veggies Now for a Bountiful, Healthy Harvest

Learn how vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale and carrots can improve your dental health in this article from ALLtech's Delta Dental that encourages you get your garden started.

Take a Bite of Spring with These Seasonal Recipes

Asparagus is back in season, and along with it come nettles, garlic scapes and other spring crops that are a reminder of the summer produce on its way. Let seasonal foods shine with recipes like the Nettle Tart, at right, among other Spring Recipes from the Seattle Farmers Market.

GeekWire Awards to Crown Startup of the Year on May 10

Join our partners at GeekWire for their annual celebration of the movers-and-shakers in the Northwest's tech community: the GeekWire Awards on May 10. Be sure to stop by the ALLtech booth to say hi and pick up some fun giveaways!