Cover much of Pioneer Square in Seattle in a 3.5 mile walk. Enjoy the architecture of historic buildings and lunch or dinner at a local eatery.

A moderate snowshoe or cross-country ski trip in the Blewett Pass area with low avalanche risk exposure. This route is primarily in the forest; however, on a clear day Diamond Head is visible from the top of the loop.

Pitcher Mountain, near the Carbon River and northwest corner or Mount Rainier National Park, is a scramble moderate in elevation gain and distance......but challenging in navigation. Most of the trip is off-trail, with brush and swamp and steep forested slopes, to an impressive rocky summit.

Sea kayak this 1.5 nm passage on south Puget Sound. At less than 2 knots, currents are typically mild, but they can be exciting in the shallow areas around Pitt Island and Wyckoff Schoals to the north.

A cross-country ski and snowshoe trail system that starts at Plain Hardware not far from Stevens Pass. There are great trails for learning plus some challenging hills and fun descents.

Hike along the American River on the Pleasant Valley Loop east of Chinook Pass

This 8-1/2 mile winter scramble has approximately 3,000 ft. elevation gain with moderate difficulty. On a clear day unique views of Mount Rainer can be seen.

A scenic hike to the summit of a former lookout site among the Poet peaks. There are great views of North Cascade peaks and wildflower fields. Both approaches are about the same length, but the one from Little Wenatchee Ford is steeper and has more elevation gain. From Poe Mountain, Longfellow Mountain is a moderate scramble on Poet Ridge. From Irving Pass scramble the rarely climbed Irving Peak.

A city park in Tacoma with many options for walks of varying distance and elevation gain. Enjoy blooming rhododendrons in April and huckleberries in August through September. If you sea kayak, this is a great place to play in the Puget Sound waters just off of Owen Beach.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough for you to get really close to them. It's fun and affordable, and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Come explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see sharks and seahorses, polar bears and peacocks, walruses and wolves, all in one place!

Sea kayak the North Kitsap Water Trail along the northeast tip of Kitsap Peninsula in either direction. Points along this route include Norwegian Point, Point No Point Lighthouse, Pilot Point, Eglon, and Kingston's Apple Tree Cove. Or paddle one-way around Foulweather Bluff and into the mouth of Hood Canal, then past Driftwood Key.

Polallie Ridge/Tired Creek is a strenuous, 8 mile in-and-out day hike with 3,000 ft in elevation gain. The trail goes up a ridge through forests to alpine views.

The hike is 7.3 miles with 1400' elevation gain. It is a moderate hike on a well maintained trail. It can get muddy in areas if it has been raining.

Hike 4 miles round trip, gaining 1,650 feet of elevation on the Chirico Trail to Poo Poo Point in the Tiger Mountain State Forest. Enjoy views of the Issaquah lowlands and paragliders from Poo Poo Point.

Hike 6.6 miles round trip, gaining 1,800 feet of elevation on the High School Trail to Poo Poo Point in the Tiger Mountain State Forest. Enjoy views of the Issaquah lowlands and paragliders from Poo Poo Point.

A great bay in North Puget Sound and near North Kitsap for sea kayaking training. Paddle in the bay or to Foulweather Bluff or Hood Head in North Hood Canal. If you are new to the sport you can also rent kayaks here from Olympic Outdoor Center.

Hike and trail run along 60 miles of rolling trails and forest roads in this 3,493-acre park in North Kitsap County. The area also used for horseback riding and mountain biking, and is open to hunting and logging.

Paddle from Fort Worden State Park, along the downtown area, to the Boat Haven on this Puget Sound sea kayak journey.

Sea kayak along the Port Townsend peninsula.

A sea kayak trip in the strait that runs between Dyes Inlet and Sinclair Inlet in Puget Sound near Bremerton. Rocky Point marks the north end of the narrows on the west side, and Point Turner marks the south end of the narrows on the west side.