Newberry National Volcanic National Monument encompasses more than 54,000 acres of lakes, lava flows, and scenic geologic features in central Oregon as well as the 7,985 ft. Paulina Peak, Newberry Caldera, Big Obsidian Flow, and the mile-long Lava River Cave.

The Newcastle Library in the Coal Creek area of Bellevue has a meeting room for 44 and a smaller conference room for meetings and seminars.

This conveniently located library near the Factoria area of Bellevue has a very nice meeting room suited for meetings and lectures on the eastside.

A moderately strenuous loop hike through old growth to flower studded hillside and great views. It's nearly 9 miles and 2,900 feet of elevation gain. It's not a good hike if you have a fear of heights.

Sea kayak or packraft the Nisqually River Delta, the Nisqually Reach in South Puget Sound, and Medicine Creek, (aka McAllister Creek). Explore the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, a 762 acre protected estuary and home to many bird and aquatic species.

Join our partner in a variety of stewardship and educational opportunities to restore, maintain, and learn about essential habitats along rivers, wetlands and forests.

The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge provides numerous recreation opportunities including boating, hiking, and participating in educational programs among the refuge's unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife. It has a Visitor Center, an Environmental Learning Center, and ~5 miles of walking trails.

A South Sound paddle from Luhr Beach to Anderson Island and back via Tolmie State Park and the Billy Frank National Wildlife Refuge.

A great float along a Puget lowland river that has not been extensively developed. Most of the rapids are class II except a couple that push class III in higher flows. There are several good boulder gardens that make ideal training areas for catching eddies.

Explore one of Washington's newest state parks, located by the Nisqually, Mashel and Ohop rivers near Eatonville. There are 13 miles of forest trails offering multiple spots for a riverside lunch.

Launch at Luhr’s Landing Nisqually Reach. Kayak past Anderson, Ketron, McNeil and Fox Islands, the town of Steilacoom and through the Tacoma Narrows. Land at Owen Beach Point Defiance

Thorp Mountain is a scramble of 6 miles with 2,300 feet of gain.

This route running north from Corral Pass through meadows with stunning views is a 7 mile in-and-out moderate hike with 500 ft of elevation gain. Enjoy a 360 degree viewpoint covered in wildflowers in mid-summer.

An easy hike with 700 feet elevation gain over 5 miles round trip. From the summit of Noble Knob there is a breathtaking panoramic view that includes one of the best views of Mount Rainier. Extend your hike by visiting George, Lost, and/or Greenwater Lakes. This is one of the best late summer hikes, because there are magnificent views, the snow is melted, the weather is warm, and the bugs will be gone.

This forest-covered route running south from the Noble Knob trailhead is an 8 mile round trip moderate hike with 1,300 ft of elevation gain. Enjoy a 360 degree viewpoint covered in wildflowers in mid-summer.

A 111-acre state park with forest and a one-mile trail around Deep Lake near the Green River Gorge. It's a short drive from Enumclaw, Auburn and Federal Way. It's the perfect opportunity to get out and explore and photograph nature.

A nine-mile round trip lowland hike along the banks of the Nooksack River that leads to spectacular scenery at the base of Mount Shuksan in the North Cascades.

Glaciers on the slopes of Mount Baker keep this river flowing from late spring to early fall, providing paddling opportunities when other rivers are too low. It can be done as a Class II or Class III run depending on the put in.

An intimate and beautiful northwest river descending from Lyman Pass to the wide valley below.  There are class I and class II+ whitewater options, each approximately 8.5 river miles.

Paddle a sea kayaker's dream. Nootka Island on the western side of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada has it all!