An easy day hike that visits the site of Tiger Mountain's fatal logging train wreck of February 1925. It's 5 miles round trip with 550 feet of elevation gain. Watch for mountain bikes on the Iverson Railroad Trail.

An early-spring snow climb of a prominent peak in the North Cascades. The Nohokomeen Headwall rises steeply above the Nohokomeen Glacier on Jack Mountain's northwest flank. Ascending the headwall involves climbing 700 vertical feet of snow at slopes up to 60°.

Jack Mountain via the South Face is a challenging Class 4 climb.

This civil war-era structure, constructed in 1859, is the oldest residence in Lacey and one of the oldest homes in Thurston County. It is managed by the City of Lacey Parks and Recreation and has space available for rent. It is perfect for hosting private events, banquets, meetings, or teaching skills in a classroom environment.

Part of Seattle Public Schools where we conduct some of our Mountain Workshops for youth.

An easy year-round four-mile urban hike with 174 feet of elevation gain through 147 acres owned by the City of Mukilteo. This hike takes you through a former WW II defensive barrier and over a stream into a wildlife habitat filled with flowering currants, bleeding hearts, black-tailed deer, birds, with open spaces and water views. The hiking trails are shared and intersect with a series of mountain bike trails.

A small pretty park with picnicking and camping areas located on the north end of Hartstine Island in Mason County near Olympia. It can be accessed by boat or by road. To extend your day, consider combining it with trails in Harstine Island State Park or Fudge Point State Park.

Moderate/ Challenging, 14 miles, 2,500 ft elevation gain. An exploration of the southern section of the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park through some of the most magnificent redwood stands in the world.

Jefferson County Fire Protection District No 6 building in Port Townsend. Great for lectures and field trips on the Kitsap Peninsula.

In the Beacon Hill neighborhood, Jefferson Park is the sixth largest park in Seattle. It offers unparalleled views of the Duwamish River, the city and the Olympic Mountains. Flanked by trees the path system in this park was inspired by the Olmsteds.

A moderate 3.5 mile round trip hike with 1,600 ft elevation gain to the former Jefferson Ridge fire lookout site. The entire route is lined with rhododendrons and spectacular views.

Sail with Ed Pinkham on his J/109 "Jeopardy" with wheel steering, out of Chinook Landing Marina in Tacoma.

The highest point along Teanaway Ridge, this route is mostly on trail with a short scramble at the end. It's 7.4 miles and 1,950 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy views of the many Teanaweay area peaks.

A strenuous approach along Henry Creek to the large north facing basin of Jim Hill, recently made less difficult by clear-cutting near Highway 2. The best skiing is in Jim Hill's north bowl.

Johannesburg Mountain via the Southeast Arête is a Grade II, class 3 or 4 climb.

Explore a spectacular area in north central Oregon where ancient geological formations, extensive paleontological discoveries, dramatic colorful landscapes, wildlife and plant diversity converge.

45 miles of Class II-III water in a beautiful basalt canyon that begins in the Elkhorn Mts foothills in ponderosa pine forest and ends in central Oregon juniper-sagebrush desert

Designated a Wild and Scenic River, the 70 mile section from Clarno to Cottonwood passes through remote canyon country with great camping and spectacular scenic vistas. Recommended from 2-4 days.

Located in the beautiful Mount Baker neighborhood in the heart of the Rainier Valley, John Muir Elementary School is a culturally diverse school where students are nurtured and learning is celebrated.

Iconic 211 miles trek along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California.