Day Hiking
A strenuous, 8.6 mile out-and-back day hike with 2,800 feet of elevation gain. The trail switchbacks up steeply through forests, over the pass in Quilcene Ridge, and down to Bark Shanty Camp.
Sea Kayaking
Epic Mendocino area kayaking destination going N or South out the Noyo River mouth. Sea arches, caves, rock-gardening options. Protected and exposed nooks to explore.
Day Hiking
This 46-acre park in the city of Kirkland spans both sides of Holmes Point Dr NE. It features hiking trails, a "grand staircase" of approximately 150 steps, Denny Creek and more. After hiking the trails and enjoying the solitude of Denny Creek, enjoy a picnic on the shores of Lake Washington with views of Mount Rainier on a clear day.
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayak from Irondale, near Port Hadlock, up Chimacum Creek.
Scrambling
A winter scramble of 10 miles with 5,100 feet of elevation gain in the Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness near Marblemount. On a clear day, enjoy outstanding views of the North Cascades.
Climbing
Observation Rock via the North Face is a Grade II ice climb.
Backcountry Skiing & Snowshoeing
A challenging snowshoe trek or ski tour that follows the road along the ridge east from Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics.
Day Hiking & Urban Adventure
A 170-acre state park near Ocean Shores with access to camping, clamming, diving, freshwater fishing, bird watching, beach exploration, birding and wildlife viewing.
Sailing
Sail with Skippers Bill and Joyce Conbere aboard their Valiant 39 "Ocean Explorer" out of Delin Docks Marina. Wheel Steering.
A campground on the southeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park that is surrounded by old growth forest and crossed by an exceptionally beautiful snow-fed river.
Day Hiking & Naturalist
Natural stone paths through beautiful hillside gardens that are perfect for a leisurely stroll, exploring nature, and photography.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
Hike to Olallie Creek Campground in beautiful Mt. Rainier. This trail offers a walk through old growth woodland, colorful blooms and berries to an isolated creekside campsite on the way to the Cowlitz Divide and Indian Bar. The Grove of the Patriarchs is an easy addition to this hike.
Canyoning
Olallie is a beautiful and unique canyon in Mt. Rainier National Park that provides a fun, moderate day for a canyon team. During August and September, it runs at v3a3III.
Backcountry Skiing & Snowshoeing
An excellent first time backcountry tour and a good alternate ski and snowshoe destination when avalanche risk is high near Snoqualmie Pass. It's 7 miles round trip with 1,600 feet o elevation gain.
Scrambling
Old Baldy Mountain is a scramble of 5 miles with 2,500 feet of gain.
Day Hiking, Urban Walking & Urban Adventure
An easy walk with minimal elevation gain through the photogenic old Ballard Avenue historic district. Fishing industry, bars, cafes, stores, art galleries and pocket parks.
Scrambling
Old Desolate is a moderate scramble of 13 miles round trip and 4,800 feet of elevation gain plus 11 miles round trip of biking on the Northern Loop of Mount Rainier National Park.
A former school in Redmond that provides various size meeting rooms.
Day Hiking
Old Sauk Trail is an easy, 6 mile round trip day hike with just 150 ft in elevation gain. The trail follows the Sauk River between two trailheads on the Mountain Loop Highway.