Hike through a lush canyon along the South Fork Stillaguamish River. It's 7 miles and 625 feet of elevation gain.

A strenuous scramble northwest of Glacier Peak to the high point on Lime Ridge overlooking several lakes.

Explore West Seattle's Lincoln Park with beautiful walking trails, beaches, places to observe urban wildlife, and picnic shelters.

Lincoln Rock State Park has a friendly, community atmosphere, shaded campsites, cabins, and a boat launch on Lake Entiat.

A great launch site for Port Washington Narrows. Visit Lions Park for some socializing or "weed pulling" stewardship.

A city park in Olympia created by the Olympia Lions Service Club and Eastside Neighborhood Association in 1946.

A strenuous scramble of 15 miles and 5,400 feet of elevation gain. It's located in the heart of the Enchantments with its rugged terrain and spectacular views.

A moderately strenuous hike of 12.6 miles with 2,200 feet of elevation gain. This hike has a plethora of pretty spring wildflowers and views galore. On a clear day, there are views of the Stuart Range, Glacier Peak, Mount Daniels, and Snoqualmie area peaks, Mount Aix, Mount Rainier, American Ridge, and the Goat Rocks.

Hike along the Little Blitzen River in Oregon’s Steens Mountain wilderness into its scenic, glacier-carved gorge below the Steens Mountain summit. Enjoy seasonal wonders—butterflies, birds, wildlife, wildflowers, and fall colors. There are round trip day hiking to overnight backpacking options that range from 8-20.4 miles and 660-2,320 feet of elevation gain.

Located on the western edge of the North Cascades near Marblemount, scrambling Little Devil Peak by way of Monogram Lake is over 14 miles round trip with approximately 7,000 feet of elevation gain.

Packraft or Sea kayak on Little Kachess Lake from the Kachess Campground just east of Snoqualmie Pass. Paddle north from the campground and enjoy views of wildflowers, waterfalls and the surrounding mountain peaks.

A moderate 4-mile hike in the Capitol Forest near Olympia. The trail is open to hikers, bikes, and dogs.

A short, year-round 5-mile round trip hike with 500 feet of elevation gain in the University of Washington's Charles L. Pack Experimental Forest. This hike visits three spectacular waterfalls!

A Mount Vernon city park with more than 10 miles of trails on Little Mountain east of town. Views of Mount Baker and the Skagit Valley abound. This park is popular with mountain bikers, but there are some hiker-only trails.

A less steep approach to Mount Townsend through a conifer forest that opens up to an exposed ridgeline in the last mile. It's 6.8 miles round trip and 2,200 feet of elevation gain. Look for mountain goats.

A moderate, 10 mile hike with just over 2,400 feet of elevation gain. This trail travels through a forest of vine maples, big-leaf maples and alders. The summit opens up with a view of Mount Rainier and the mountains of the White River Valley.

Epic Mendocino area kayaking destination going N or South out the Van Damme State Beach front. Sea arches, caves, rock-gardening options. Protected and exposed nooks to explore.

A nice river walk that ascends into Olympic National Park, or a challenging winter scramble of Griff Peak.

An easy to moderate 5-mile day hike or scramble with 1,200 feet of elevation gain. The trail winds through second growth forest with plenty of rock faces and boulders. Consider including the Boulder Garden Loop Trail. Hikers are treated to a grand view of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley and North Bend. This trailhead also provides access to Meditation Rock, a good high-angle rescue training area.

Hike a combination of trails to the treeless summit on West Hansen Ridge before continuing to Little St. Helens, enjoying expansive views along the way. Depending on the chosen path, you can hike 8-10 miles with 1,900-2,200 feet of elevation gain.