Your Memorial Day plans might involve a ferry line

So, I mean, if you're planning to skip town for Memorial Day weekend, you're not alone. Like, 180,000 people are expected to move through Sea-Tac Airport starting Thursday. That's a super wild number, especially when you think about how many of us are just trying to get to Bainbridge for a little peace, you know? It's not just the airport, either — I bet those ferry lines at Colman Dock are going to be absolutely *bonkers*.

### Why it Matters

This isn't just about traffic, for sure. It's about how Seattleites actually *do* Memorial Day. It's not just a cookout in the backyard. We're either:

* Heading out to the mountains, maybe Mount Rainier National Park, if the snow allows.

* Catching a ferry to the islands – Whidbey, Orcas, San Juan, take your pick.

* Driving south to Portland or east over Snoqualmie Pass.

It really highlights how much we lean into our surroundings. It’s what makes living here, even with the Amazon-fueled rents and the occasional passive-aggressive grocery store stare, totally worth it. That's Seattle — Rainier's out, everything's forgiven.

So, pack your patience, maybe a good book for the ferry, and some extra coffee. Because everyone and their dog is heading out.

Preet Kaur-Sullivan, MiTL Sports Desk.

You know, Keith and the crew are probably going to have some wild stories about this on the Morning Wire. Catch them live over at mornings.live.