Hike through the old-growth forest on the easy to moderate Evergreen or Fern Creek trails. Or overlook the Skagit River on Sauk Springs and Skagit View trails, each are a one-mile, easy hike. The West Loop Interpretive Trail is a one-mile ADA trail.

Ranking among the premier scenic and wildflower backpacks in the Canadian Rockies, the Rockwall Trail offers abundant opportunities for photographers and seasonal delights for wildflower and larch viewing. It's a moderate to strenuous 4-6 day backpack in Kootenay National Park with options for loop trails and a side trip to Goodsir Pass. Between Helmet Falls and Floe Lake is exceptionally scenic travel over four passes along the towering Rockwall peaks and hanging glaciers, and expansive wildflower meadows.

Packraft a 35-mile, Class III+ - IV- section of the Rogue River, one of the original Wild and Scenic Rivers and a classic whitewater run.

Hike or backpack up to 40 miles along the Rogue River. This trail showcases southwestern Oregon's beauty and the spectacular, wild Rogue River, which winds through dramatic rock gorges.

Ross Dam - Big Beaver Creek

Why go to Europe for the Alps when we have the beautiful North Cascades three hours from Seattle? Enjoy having fun, relaxing, camping, sea kayaking, swimming, hiking, and just being lazy on a sunny dock. Explore creeks, canyons, rapids, waterfalls, and all kinds of birds and critters in a different kind of paddling paradise.

A Boys and Girls Club where the Seattle branch occasionally runs Mountain Workshops.

A moderate winter scramble to the peak about 0.75 mile southeast of Old Blewett Pass. It's 8.0 miles round trip and 2,800 feet of elevation gain.

At just over 5 miles round trip and 1800 feet of elevation gain, the Round Mountain trail offers nice views, and a good half-day hike for those looking to explore the Goat Rocks Wilderness without too much off-pavement driving.

A scramble near Darrington that is a good winter route when you can drive a few miles of the Forest Road 1890. The route is usually 6 miles round trip and 3,400 feet of elevation gain. Despite it's modest altitude, Round Mountain ranks as the eighth most prominent mountain in Washington, and as such it, enjoys commanding views.

A 16-pitch Yosemite Valley classic rock climb rated 5.7 A0 or 5.10b.

A strenuous, 14 mile round trip day hike with 2,650 ft in elevation gain and options to climb and scramble. The trail cuts through the Royal Creek vale to a lake beneath snow capped mountains. From the lake head up to Upper Royal Basin and access to scrambles of Mount Deception, Mount Mystery, Mount Fricaba and Hal Foss Peak.

Ruby Mountain is a scramble of 17 miles with 6,200 feet of gain.

Technical off-trail route with 13 miles and 4,500 feet of elevation gain. Seldom visited peak along the Middle Fork Road.

Epic Mendocino area kayaking destination going N or South out the Russian Gulch State Park. Sea arches, caves, rock-gardening options. Protected and exposed nooks to explore.

The scenic Ruston Waterfront along Puget Sound is a 3.2-mile path of paved trail and sidewalks. From the south, it passes through Chinese Reconciliation, Jack Hyde, Old Town Dock, Dickman Mill, Les Davis Pier, Judge Jack Tanner Park, and Cumming Parks. It ends to the north in Dune Penninsula at Point Defiance Park. It is an oppotunity for a winter conditioner while enjoying the magnificent scenery, expansive views of Puget Sound, and historical artifacts along the waterfront. Enjoy a hot lunch at one of the many eateries along the way and in Old Town Tacoma. Some of these parks are good launch points for a sea kayak trip along the waterfront.

An easy snow/glacier climb to Ruth and then to camp, is followed by another glacier climb with a bit of 3rd class rock scrambling to reach Icy. Or plan this as a ski/snowboard trip to Ruth Mountain. Enjoy spectacular views of the northeast side of Shuksan and other North Cascades peaks. Black flies and mosquitoes can be bothersome on the hike to Hannegan Pass and there are some rockfall issues on Icy Peak. Times:5-6 hr trailhead to camp on Ruth Mountain, 3-5 hr camp to summit of Icy Peak.

Trail hike to Saddle Mountain summit offers superb hiking, abundant mid-spring to mid-summer wildflower photography/viewing, blooms, geology interest, views of four Cascade volcanic peaks and coast. 5.9 miles round-trip and 1600 feet gain.

Boston Basin and Cascade Pass area is renown for its alpine environment. Climb Sahale Peak, Sharkfin Tower, and/or Boston Peak for an excellent alpine experience on glacier and Class 4 to low Class 5 rock climbing depending on the route.

An easy 3.5 mi trail leads to Cascade pass, then head east, up Sahale Arm for another 1,700 feet of gain to camp on the Sahale Glacier. Views down the Stehekin valley and into the heart of the North Cascades, and great sunrises/sunsets from camp. Watch for rockfall during the descent from the summit. Times: 4-5 hr trailhead to camp, 2 hr camp to summit.