A moderate, 10 mile round trip day hike with 1,665 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows Mountaineer Creek ascending through forests and meadows to a secluded lake.

Montesano City Forest A hidden treasure located 30 minutes from Olympia. Trailhead access is from Lake Sylvia State Park.

Connecting Sammamish and Lake Washington, this roughly 10-mile trail visits the boggy wetlands, towering forests, and historic farms that are part of many of Bellevue's city parks. Look for Great Blue Herons in Mercer Slough, salmon in Kelsey Creek, and deer in Weowna Park.

One of the largest recreational communities nestled in the North Cascades, Lake Tyee is a 520-acre woodland surrounding a 55-acre lake. There are cabins and camping lots where people enjoy campfires, games, hiking, fishing, and a variety of social activities.This recreational community is open year round for both summer and winter recreation.

Urban sea kayaking at its best with an incredible view of the Seattle skyline. Paddle from one of many launch points on the lake, and enjoy one of the many places to dine and some parks along the way to stretch your sea legs.

A moderate hike or backpack from Stevens Pass or Smith Brook Road on the Pacific Crest Trail that skirts Lichtenburg Mountain to visit Lake Valhalla and/or Mount McCausland. Hike round trip from both trailheads or one-way either direction.

A moderate ski or snowshoe trip of 7.5 miles and 1700 feet of gain, this route allows plenty of opportunity for route-finding.

Paddle on one of the largest lakes in Washington. It's freshwater and second in size only to Lake Chelan. It's great for sea kayaking field trips and clinics. The most popular launch is Concrete Beach, just north of our Seattle Program Center.

Enjoy cross-country trips on 3.3 miles of groomed loop trails that take you around the campground, along the river and lake shore, and through forest. This area is a quieter alternative to the often bustling groomed trails in the South Park Area.

Enjoy cross-country trips on 4.6 miles of groomed loop trails that take you along the river and lake shore and through forest. This area is often bustling with activity. Choose the North Park Area for a quieter alternative.

Wander through this delightful park on the shores of Lake Whatcom and take your pick of two easy trails, the Chanterelle trail or the Hertz trail, or choose a more challenging route up Stewart Mountain or Haner Mountain. From the high points enjoy views of Mount Baker and the Twin Sisters.

At 117 acres, this is a large King County park in Maple Valley with lots of prime shoreline, preserved forestland, and meandering pathways. Running through the middle of the park is Jenkins Creek, a tributary for Big Soos Creek, which empties into the Green River. The park includes three wetlands, and a variety of birds and animals make their home here, including deer, beaver, raccoon, hawks, wrens, and ruffed grouse. It's also home to the Lake Wilderness Park Arboretum 40-acre shrubbery display.

A 9.3 mile gravel path circling the Lake Youngs Reservoir in King Country near Renton. There is 900 feet of elevation gain (and loss) on this loop that is great for a walk, a jog, or a leisurely mountain bike ride.

The Lamar Valley, in Yellowstone National Park, is the one of the best places in the U.S. to view megafauna - including Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Bison, Pronghorn, Elk, Moose and Bighorn Sheep. You will likely see all of these animals in a prolonged visit.

Two Grade II, intermediate-level winter climbs in the Tatoosh Range in Mount Rainier National Park. The Zipper is up to 45° snow and/or ice and Lovers Lane is up to 60° snow and/or ice.

An easy 5+ mile hike with little elevation gain. Hike along the Snohomish River with views of Mount Rainier. Spencer Island has over 400 acres that are part of the Snohomish River Estuary with excellent birding opportunities.

A moderate 4 mile snowshoe with 1,100 feet og elevation gain. Travel to a majestic and quiet lake dwarfed by Jim Hill peak. The trail leaves from the Stevens Pass Nordic Center and crosses the active ski tracks. From Lanham Lake turn a snowshoe trip into a moderate winter scramble by continuing on to Sam Hill, Jim Hill's little brother with excellent views of the middle Cascade peaks.

A moderate hike of 12 miles, 3,000 ft. elevation gain on lightly traveled paths deep in the Chiwaukum Mountains. From Alpine Lakes High Camp, stay as a guest or hire their hiker's shuttle for day hiking access to the trailheads in this area.

A ramble in the central Pasayten Wilderness, starting from the Billy Goat trailhead, with numerous day hiking options from camp. A unique Washington State geology and geography that is home to Lynx, bear and moose.

Larch Lakes Loop is a strenuous, 15.5 mile in-and-out day hike with 2,600 ft in elevation gain. The trail goes up through alpine forests to an emerald lake.