A challenging (SK VI) 12 nm open water paddle from Birch Bay State Park to Point Roberts. There are no stops on this paddle that follows the interface between Strait of Georgia and Birch, Semiahoo and Boundary Bays. Perhaps best done as an overnight trip, you can camp at the northernmost Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite in Lighthouse Marine Park.

Bird, hike, and explore nature in the forests, fields and coffee plantations of Western Panama. Many long and short trails travel through this rugged country providing opportunities to find birds, monkeys, orchids, ferns, lichens, and many other wonders. The area abuts La Amistad International Park.

A strenuous trip to a fine viewpoint in the William O. Douglas Wilderness.

A moderate, 7 mile loop hike with 1,250 ft in elevation gain. The trail goes through a canyon of black basalt slopes up to a view point and then loops around Umtanum Ridge and back down the canyon.

Covering 1,240 acres, this natural area offers 17 miles of multi-use trails, streams, wetlands, and peat bogs. It also hosts a protected migratory corridor, the Wildlife Habitat Network. Enjoy walking, bicycling, studying nature, or horseback riding.

La Croupe du Poney is a Grade III, 5.8 alpine rock route in a less-visited part of the Washington Pass area.

An easy/moderate, 8 mile hike with 780 ft in elevation gain. This hike takes you through ghost forest left by the 2003 wildfire with views of Mt. Barney, Obstruction Peak and surrounding ridges. You arrive at the deep, dark lake that provides solitude.

An accessible, moderate climb (Grade III, low 5th class rock, up to 30° snow) near Washington Pass. The approach is enjoyable and travels through Heather Pass and past Lewis Lake to camp at Wing Lake (6,900 ft). The rock can be loose in places but improves higher on the route. Times: 4-6 hr trailhead to camp, 4-7 hr camp to summit.

A Grade II climb with class 4 rock and snow up to 30° to the summit of one of the higher non-volcanic peaks in Washington State. The approach passes multiple lakes where established camp sites can be found. The route has loose rock in many places therefore care must be taken to reduce the risk of party-inflicted rockfall. Times: 4-6 hr trailhead to camp, 4-7 hr camp to summit.

A Class I river just south of Olympia with thick riparian vegetation and important wildlife habitat

A beautiful 475-acre state park near Seattle reached by sea kayak, ferry or private boat. It has eight miles of hiking trails, and a four-mile loop trail around the island's waterfront offers spectacular views of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic mountains. Black-tailed deer and bald eagles are commonly seen. Three beach campgrounds offer overnight accommodation. A nice outing when a sea kayak to the island and hike or backpack trip around the island are combined!

A strenuous 7.5 mile hike with 3,300 feet of elevation gain—a 2,700 foot climb to ridge top, and 600 foot descent to the lake. Hike past Virgin Lake before arriving at the cobalt-blue Blanca Lake with a front-row view of Columbia Peak, the receding Columbia Glacier, and Kyes Peak.

Sail with Skipper Alan Vogt on his Catalina 42 "Blue Fin" out of Shilshole Bay Marina, Slip E-19.

An easy, 4.5 mile hike with 1,100 feet of elevation gain a beautiful alpine lake. The trail starts in forest gradually ascending to clearings with mountain flowers and views of Liberty Bell, Whistler and Cutthroat Peaks.

The route travels through old growth timber transitioning to alpine vegetation, and on to open rock and snow slopes. This is a unique summit providing views N to Liberty Bell, NE to Silver Star Mt., SE to Kangaroo Temple, S to Stiletto Pk., W to Corteo & Black Peaks, and NW to Cutthroat Pk. Blue Lake Peak is 1 mile east of Blue Lake and 0.7 mile south of South Early Winter Spire.

Sail with skipper Charles Hendrick aboard his Aphrodite 101 "Blue Max" out of Des Moines Marina, Slip K-58.

An easy road hike or easy/moderate snowshoe of 6.2 miles and 1,050' gain RT\\ to a peak with over 1,000' of prominence.

A beautiful and easy hike to a lake off of the Mountain Loop Highway. It's great for kids and families!

A 100-foot high-quality sandstone cliff, and the highest, in Larrabee State Park. Rock climbs are mostly 5.7 to 5.9 top rope, and the cliff can only be accessed at low tide.

A short, easy, dog-friendly hike is in the Capitol State Forest near Olympia.