Paddle in and around the bay located west of Anacortes. Destinations in addition to the by itself include Saddlebag, Hat, Guemes, Vendovi, Samish and Cypress Islands.These islands hold Marine Trail campsites, Native American villages, and a nature reserves. The difficulty varies from Sea Kayak II to III+ depending on the route chosen.

A scramble off the Mountain Loop Highway near the North Fork Sauk River. It's mostly a boot path, but is a strenuous 4,875 feet of elevation gain.

A moderate round trip day hike of up to 8 miles and 2,100 feet of elevation gain in Mount Rainier National Park. The trail goes up and down ridges, through stands of trees and past many alpine lakes, including Hidden Lake, a great destination on its own. From Upper Palisades Lake, consider taking the boot path to the top of Brown Peak.

A winter wonderland of hiking options--including desert washes, canyons, ridges and multiple palm oases.

A trail and state park that runs 206 miles across Washington that's formerly known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail or the Iron Horse Trail. Enjoy any of several possible easy one-day to long overnight, mountain bikes, bikepacks, cross-country skis, or snowshoes with views of mountains and waterfalls as well as interesting history as this portion of the trail traverses from Rattlesnake Lake to and beyond Snoqualmie Pass to Idaho.

A steep loop hike in eastern Washington's Blue Mountains that is a long or more relaxing overnight trip. Enjoy early season wildflowers, wildlife, and canyon views.

Panorama Point is a strenuous, 5 mile round-trip snowshoe with 1,300 ft in elevation gain. The trail starts from the Paradise parking lot through meadows and sparse trees, all the while with excellent views of Mount Rainier and the South Cascades.

This is a deservedly popular scramble route with panoramic views of Lake Garibaldi and the surrounding peaks in Canada's British Columbia. The route is mostly trail with some off trail scrambling.

Panther Creek is a short but very scenic canyon in Mount Rainier National Park. The canyon features some interesting geology and one of the biggest logjams you're likely to find in a canyon route in Washington. It is a very photogenic canyon that gets bonus points for an easy approach and exit.

Explore Mount Rainier National Park's most popular area. In summer experience fantastic views of the mountain, brilliant wildflowers and the occasional marmot lounging on the rocks. In winter, this area is a backcountry skiing and snowshoer's paradise. Travel to Alta Vista, Glacier Vista, Mazama Ridge, and the variety of winter trails between the Paradise parking lot and Panorama Point. Learn lots about the park and Mount Rainier at the Jackson Visitor Center.

Paradise Area is a moderate, 7 mile backcountry ski route with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. The Paradise Glacier is best suited for spring skiing and will have longer elevation gain and mileage.

A relatively new Snohomish County park near Woodinville offers a good close-in outdoor escape. Mostly level trails loop through and around the headwaters of Bear Creek, a highly productive salmon stream within the Sammamish River Valley. Big trees and wetlands define the 793 acre wildlife area. Several miles of walking and biking trails meander throughout the site.

A few city parks, a future community trail, and the Pacific Lutheran University campus near Tacoma with interconnected forest trails, beaches on a lake for sea kayak launching, views of an old mill pond and dam, a fish bypass, groves of oaks, native grasses, and lowland spring wildflowers including trillium and native orchids.

A moderate scramble from Slate Pass near Harts Pass and along Buckskin Ridge Trail to Silver Lake in the Pasayten Wilderness. It's 12 miles round trip from Slate Pass with 3,300 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy flowered meadows with spectacular panoramic views.

A hike, a snowshoe, or a scramble. It's a 5.6 mile round trip snowshoe with 1,800 feet of elevation gain in winter to the summit of Paul Peak, a 6.2 mile round trip day hike in summer to the intersection with the Wonderland Trail. The trail is through old growth forest throughout and is a less crowded alternative in Mount Rainier National Park.

The Payette River system is a great road trip destination for a multi-day camp out. Once you establish a basecamp, there are numerous class II to class IV roadside day trips possible. It is the home of the annual APA Roundup in July.

A easy 8.4 mile day hike with 800 feet of elevation. Starts out from Olympic National Park Visitor's center and goes through a quiet wooded area.

Sail with skipper Emily Wood aboard her Erickson 29 "Peace" out of Tyee Marina, Dock 2 slip 529 on Commencement Bay in Tacoma.

Officially Peak 6,050, Not Bryant is a peak on the ridge between Bryant Peak and Chair Peak near Snoqualmie Pass. It is a scramble of 7 miles with 2,950 feet of gain.

A Moderate/Strenuous hike of 8 miles and 1800' gain. Parking at Washington Pass (elevation 2000'), you will hike up the forest road to a nice view point of the Olympics.