Sea Kayaking & Naturalist
Paddle around Portage Bay and Washington Park Arboretum's Foster and March Islands.
Day Hiking
An easy, dog-friendly hike in Capitol State Forest near Olympia.
Day Hiking
A 13-mile one-way hike in Capitol State Forest near Olympia. The trail is open to hikers, bikes, horses and dogs.
Sea Kayaking
A challenging sea kayak trip with possible 15-knot winds and 2-foot waves because of its long fetch. Possession Sound lies between Everett and Mukilteo on the east and Whidbey Island on the west. This sound is an often used feeding ground by grey whales in early spring.
Climbing
Poster Peak is an unlabeled high point on the ridge running southeast from the Liberty Bell group. The Blue Buttress route ascends the left of the two northeast buttresses. It is a long climb but of moderate technical difficulty and has a short approach; it can be easily climbed in a single day.
A state park with 5,700-feet of saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal. The park is home to a variety of activities and adventures, from picnicking, beach-going, boating and shellfish harvesting to interpretive programs for kids. It is named in honor of the potlatch, a gift-giving ceremony of Native American tribes who made their winter villages here.
Scrambling
A moderate scramble off of the Mountain Loop Highway near near Darrington.
A yoga studio near Green Lake in Seattle that focuses on hot yoga.
Backpacking, Day Hiking, Scrambling, Snowshoeing & Trail Running
Pratt Mountain is a early season snow scramble or a winter scramble, Pratt Lake is a strenuous day hike, and Pratt Vista is strenuous snowshoe trip near Snoqualmie Pass. The trail goes through scenic forests and meadows past Pratt Mountain to a secluded lake. Talapus, Olallie, Rainbow, Island, and Lower Tuscohatchie Lake are other lakes that are accessible from the Pratt Lake Trail.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
An easy hike in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness along the Middle Fork Snqoualmie River. These trails are primarily in the forest, following along the river most of the way with occasional mountain vistas on a clear day, with the Pratt River Connector Trail staying closer to the river than the CCC Trail. If you're looking for a long day hike or a backpacking trip, hike the Pratt River Trail all the way to Pratt Lake.
Scrambling & Snowshoeing
Preacher Mountain is a snowshoe or scramble of 11 miles with 5,000 feet of gain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Typically approached from the Middle Fork Trailhead and Rainy Lake, it can also be approached the Snow Lake Trail and Wildcat Lakes. Traveling only to Rainy Lake makes for an basic-level and shorter snowshoe trip, and in winter Preacher Mountain is an intermediate-level snowshoe trip.
Climbing
A Grade II, Class 2-3 glacier climb in the North Cascades.
A route/place a lecture, field trip, seminar or clinic is happening at a volunteer's private residence.
Urban Adventure
This is the community art studio for The Procession of the Species in Olympia and is available for wearable art and luminarias for The Procession.
Sea Kayaking
An aquatic reserve in Puget Sound near Port Townsend where landing a sea kayak is not permitted. Many marine animals pup on the island and other wildlife and sea birds nesting in the area can be seen too.
Climbing
Prusik Peak's South Face route, also known as the Burgner-Stanley route, is a Grade III, 5.9 climb.
Climbing
The West Ridge of Prusik Peak is rated Grade II, 5.7.
Backcountry Skiing, Day Hiking, Scrambling & Snowshoeing
A hike on what is more of a climber's path and often snow-covered well into summer. It's up to 10 miles round trip with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy views of Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan. In winter it is a good backcountry ski tour.
Climbing
The classic and rugged 35+ mile, high alpine traverse from Cascade Pass to the Suiattle River.
This retreat center is located at Fields Spring State Park in the Blue Mountains near Anatone in the southeast corner of Washington. It serves as an ideal base camp for year-round fun in the outdoors, with just enough creature comforts at the end of the day.