Sea Kayaking
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.
Day Hiking
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.
Day Hiking
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.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
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.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
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.
Sea Kayaking
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.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
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.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle from Fort Worden State Park, along the downtown area, to the Boat Haven on this Puget Sound sea kayak journey.
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayak along the Port Townsend peninsula.
Sea Kayaking
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.
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.