Year-Round Adventure in Everett, WA: Things to Do & Where to Store Your Gear

• Top Local Activities: Head out to Spencer Island Park for a peaceful walk through the wetlands, where you can spot migratory birds and enjoy views of Mt. Pilchuck. If you prefer two wheels, load up your bike and ride along the Interurban Trail, which offers miles of paved paths connecting Everett down toward Seattle. Spring is also prime time for pitching a tent at nearby Snohomish County campgrounds before the summer crowds arrive.
• Gear to Swap Out: Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting inside the house—it’s about getting your recreation equipment ready. Transition your heavy winter coats, snow chains, and holiday decorations out of sight and bring your bicycles, hiking poles, tents, and sleeping bags front and center.

Storage Tip: A ground-floor or drive-up unit makes loading and unloading heavy camping gear or bicycles quick and effortless so you can hit the trail without a hassle.

• Top Local Activities: Rent a paddleboard or launch your kayak from Jetty Island, a hidden local gem reachable by a quick passenger ferry ride. If you own a boat, the Everett Marina serves as your gateway to the Puget Sound for salmon fishing, crabbing, or cruising over to Whidbey Island. Back at home, summer is all about backyard barbecues, lawn games, and lingering on the patio late into the evening.
• Gear to Swap Out: Summer activities require some of the largest, bulkiest equipment you’ll own all year. Once summer wraps up, storing kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, wakeboards, life jackets, and fishing tackle at home can completely take over your garage or driveway.

Storage Tip: Watercraft left sitting outdoors in the rain or sun can fade, warp, or accumulate mildew. Stashing your water gear in a secure unit over the off-season keeps it protected and out of your way until next summer.

• Top Local Activities: Take a scenic drive along Highway 2 toward Index or Leavenworth to catch the breathtaking fall foliage before the high mountain passes freeze over. Locally, hit up Forest Park for an afternoon walk under a canopy of changing leaves, or gather friends for local high school and college football tailgating events.
• Gear to Swap Out: As the weather cools down, it’s time to pack away summer patio furniture, lawn cushions, outdoor umbrellas, and tailgating canopies. It’s also when you’ll want to store away summer yard care equipment like lawnmowers and hedge trimmers to clear space for autumn leaves and rain gear.

Storage Tip: Packing away summer outdoor furniture into storage prevents damp Pacific Northwest moisture from causing rust, rot, or fabric mildew over the wet fall and winter months.

• Top Local Activities: Pack up the car and head up to Stevens Pass for world-class skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. For family-friendly activities right in town, take in the festive holiday lights around downtown Everett, visit the Imagine Children’s Museum on rainy afternoons, or take part in local seasonal holiday markets.
• Gear to Swap Out: Winter gear is notoriously bulky. Skis, snowboards, heavy winter boots, sleds, and several giant bins of holiday decorations can quickly clutter up closets and spare rooms once January winds down.

Storage Tip: Electronics, delicate holiday heirlooms, and wooden or leather sports equipment benefit immensely from a heated storage unit. Climate-aware storage helps protect sensitive items from damp winter air and extreme temperature shifts.

Located conveniently at 1610 SE Everett Mall Way, Anthem Self-Storage offers clean, secure, and accessible units ranging from small 5×5 storage units to spacious 10×20 options. With heated storage options, keypad entry, and easy access off I-5 and Highway 99, keeping your gear safe year-round has never been easier.

Ready to free up space at home? Reserve your Everett storage unit online today or drop by to see how we can help you stay organized in every season!