A 326-acre day-use park with more than a half mile of freshwater shoreline on Lake Washington. Enjoy a hike, contemplative stroll, trail run, mountain bike adventure, or quiet picnic on grounds of a former Catholic seminary.

Located in the Selkirk Mountains in northeastern Washington bordering Idaho and Canada, the 43,348 acre Salmo-Priest Wilderness has some of the wildest country left in the state. Climb out of old-growth forest to enjoy sweeping views from high ridge lines. Scenic and solitary day hiking and backpacking options abound in this arid and distinct area, where you might spot elk, caribou, bears, and other wildlife.

Snowshoe playground near Roslyn. Flat stretches along the river and gentle hills if you're feeling vigorous.

Salmon Ridge is an advanced cross country ski tour, up to 10 miles round trip and up to 1,200 ft in elevation gain. The route follows forest roads up Anderson Creek and eventually connecting to an abandoned trail.

The Salmon River is one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states, passing through one of the country’s deepest canyons on its way to the confluence with the Snake River. Hammer Creek to Heller Bar on the Snake River is 72 river miles, a 4-5 day trip.

The Main Salmon River is a classic 81-mile whitewater trip through Idaho’s remote roadless mountains. The scenic canyon has a mix of mostly drop-pool rapids from Class I to Class IIII-IV at moderate flows; camping on big sandy beaches or among ponderosa pines; pictographs; hot springs; and side hikes. The trip is usually done in 6-7 days.

Saltwater State Park is a 137-acre park featuring forested trails, campsites along a bubbling creek, tide pools, a driftwood-strewn shore to explore and sea kayaking.

The Sam Hill area consists of 40 acres located outside of Leavenworth containing 12 well-known climbing crags perfect for scramble and climbing practice and home to diverse flora and fauna.

Enjoy Samish Island, walking by the water, along trails, gardens, and a small lake with beautiful water views from the lightly traveled roads.

Samish River: the forgotten waterway. The Samish river runs through the rich farm lands of the Skagit Flats, providing access to the wildlife and history of this unique place. Start in a sprightly little river, pass through broad flats, and finish in a salt water bay.

Paddle in your sea kayak or packraft along the Sammamish River between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, passing Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, and Redmond. For much of the year this is placid water, but during spring melt off there may be a Class I current.

Walk or bike on all or part of the nearly flat, paved path that follows the Sammamish River Trail from Bothell where the Burke-Gilman Trail ends to Marymoor Park.

Sea kayak around an island not frequently visited by power boaters. The southern end is rugged and hosts a Cascadia Marine Trail campsite. Southerly winds can create rough paddling conditions with an opposing current, and there are moderate currents on the east side of Lummi Island and Rosario Strait to the west. Or paddle from Gooseberry Point into the islands in the San Juan Archipelago.

Paddle directly from Anacortes into the islands, or wheel your sea kayak or drive onto the ferry to reach launch points on one of the islands. Trips vary in difficulty and length depending on the launch point and islands visited.

Packraft up to 83 miles of the the Class II-III San Juan River in Bears Ears National Monument, southeast Utah. The scenic red-rock canyon of the “River Flowing From Sunrise” is rich with archaeology, geologic features, hiking opportunities, and wildlife.

Sail with Skipper Kirk Kirkland on his Morgan 36 "Sangha" out of Tyee II Marina, Slip 633.

Ski or snowshoe away from the crowds and enjoy the views on the forested lower slopes of Mount St. Helens. Depending on your route selection, it's up to 8 miles and 740 feet of elevation gain.

In winter scramble one or both of these peaks in the Cle Elum River and Salmon La Sac area. Consider summiting Not-So-Sasse Peak on the way.

Visit the remains of the unfinished nuclear power plant at the Satsop Business Park near Olympia. In addition to being an active businesses park, it is a training facility and filming location.

Satulick Mountain is a scramble of 13 miles with 3,750 feet of gain.