Scrambling
Scramble a peak south of the North Cascades highway, west of Rainy Pass. It's summit offers splendid views of North Cascades peaks.
Urban Adventure & Urban Walking
Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, a nonprofit garden open to the public, encompasses ten acres of display and educational gardens enveloped by 43 acres of woodland preserve with just over 4 miles of nature trails.
Day Hiking
A moderate/strenuous 9 mile hike with 2650 ft in elevation gain. The trail features a walk under I-90, Denny Creek waterslide, two waterfalls and a grand view of Chair Peak with a crystal water lake at it's base.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
A good beginner hike with only 100ft of elevation gain and 6 miles round trip. Get out in nature and see some remains of an old coal mine; great for kids!
Day Hiking & Naturalist
Hilly, oak and grasslands area with various easy to moderate hiking trails adjacent to the Columbia River in Oregon.
Sea Kayaking, Day Hiking & Trail Running
Enjoy one of the best sea kayaking and coastal hiking areas in the world. Discover sea caves; kayak through arches; rock garden, surf or explore multiple river mouths. Hike through old growth fern-laden redwood forests or along miles of pristine beaches.
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayak along the shore, or circumnavigate Seattle's Mercer Island on Lake Washington near Seattle. Enjoy viewing some incredible homes.
Great meeting space available for courses and events with attendees from the Eastside and Seattle.
This facility has one meeting and one conference room that can be used for committee meetings or lectures for courses. This branch is part of the King County Library System.
Day Hiking, Urban Adventure & Urban Walking
An easy hilly day hike just below the "right toe" of Mercer Island.
Naturalist, Urban Walking & Urban Adventure
Easy 2-3 mile walk with no elevation gain in the Mercer Slough Nature Park area with boardwalks, bridges, wetland areas, and many lichen on the fence surrounding the blueberry farm.
Scrambling
Merchant Peak is a scramble of 6 miles with 3,900 feet of gain.
Day Hiking & Snowshoeing
A moderate 6 mile day hike or snowshoe up to a small alpine lake in the heart of the Central Cascades near Stevens Pass.
Canyoning
A tributary of the American River located east of Mount Rainier National Park in the Wenatchee National Forest. This rarely-run canyon features the scenic 150-foot Mesatchee Falls and 5 to 6 rappels. It is rated v3a3 III in mid-to-late summer.
Urban Adventure
The Methow Valley Rodeo is produced by the Methow Valley Horsemen, a group of men and women from the Methow Valley who are committed to continuing the tradition of small community rodeo. They produce two rodeos each year, on Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend and hold them in the Methow Valley between Twisp and Winthrop.
Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Enjoy 120 miles of world class trails in the peaceful and scenic Methow Valley. The trail system is divided into four areas, all connected by the Methow Community Trail, which includes a suspension bridge crossing the Methow River. The ski and snowshoe opportunities are endless!
Day Hiking & Snowshoeing
A state-managed wildlife area to the east of Twisp and Winthrop in the Methow Valley where a number of opportunities for hiking and mountain biking exist between April 1 and December 14, and for snowshoeing once snow hits the ground.
Urban Adventure
An elementary school in Tumwater that is sometimes used for the Olympia Branch's basic climbing and alpine scrambling's basic skills workshop.
Trail Running, Urban Walking & Urban Adventure
A 3 2/3 miles walk or trail run with 320 ft elevation gain around Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, WA. Along the way, participants can view the Visitor's Center, The Commons, the treehouses, and the many other facilities on the Redmond campus. Note that buildings, The Commons, and treehouses are private property and cannot be accessed by non-employees.
Backcountry Skiing, Snowshoeing & Trail Running
A moderate snowshoe or ski trip up to a hill with a former radio tower and views of Lake Keechelus and Mount Rainier. Route options include taking Forest Service Road 4832 to Forest Service Road 124 to the top, or bushwhacking more directly to either Microwave Hill or the true summit from Road 124.