Hike a trail that begins on private land and then enters a national forest. Climb steadily through balsamroot and lupine, as well as bluebells, phlox, and a myriad other wildflowers, depending on the season. This trail is Available thanks to the generosity of Leonard Sauer, who is often there and loves to chat, this steep trail is a birding and botanizing paradise.

An easy, 4.2-mile round trip day hike with 1,190 feet of elevation gain. The trail switchbacks up through meadows with continuous views of the Sauk River.

Packraft an intimate, remote, and beautiful river section in the North Cascades near Glacier Peak and the Mountain Loop Highway.

A long, moderate, and beautiful river section with enough water flow to paddle throughout the year. This river section in the North Cascades near the Mountain Loop Highway has options for river runs of 8, 12, 18, and 26 miles.

A classic Class III+ river section in the North Cascades near Glacier Peak and the Mountain Loop Highway. It can be run most of the year.

Climb one or both of these rock pinnacles, rated 5.4 and 5.5, respectively. They are located to the east of Flapjack Lakes in Olympic National Park. The 17-mile round-trip journey with 5,500 feet of elevation gain, leads to technical rock climbing routes on these two and the other spires of Sawtooth Ridge between Mount Cruiser and Mount Lincoln.

A former homestead and now wildlife area in south Thurston County that is on a glacial outwash and features a prairie ecosystem, an Oregon White Oak forest a riparian forest, wetlands, and two walking loops. Parts of this area are open to hunting.

A very strenuous, steep, and popular hike or backpack in the Methow Valley near Twisp. It's 9.2 miles round trip with 3,800 feet of elevation gain. In the fall enjoy the golden larches.

Scramble to three high peaks in the Wenatchee Mountains north of Cle Elum.

Trip to a natural hot spring on an established route located in a serene forest on private land near Stevens Pass.

A 199-acre park with two miles of easy hiking trails with minimal elevation gain. It is located along the banks of the East Fork Satsop River in Grays Harbor County. Enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and wading at this beautiful state park.

Schmitz Preserve Park protects a forested area with old growth near the center of West Seattle. The park provides hiking and nature watching opportunities along a variety of trails.

Scorpion Mountain is strenuous, 9 mile round-trip day hike with 2,650 ft in elevation gain. The trail follows the Johnson Ridge through wildflower meadows with beautiful views.

Hike from Schreibers Meadow through alpine meadows to a lookout with panoramic views to Mount Baker, especially on the Railroad Grade, and beyond can be done as an 7.5-mile moderate out and back or 8-mile loop day hike with 2,200 and 2,000 feet of elevation gain, respectively, or as a 15-mile moderate backpack with up to 3,200 feet elevation gain and some great side trip opportunities.

Explore the Subterranean Wonders of Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park! Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world. As you delve into its depths, you’ll witness awe-inspiring rock formations, winding passages, and hidden chambers.

Beginning on the Monument Creek trail for a bit, the scramble route to appropriately named Scramble Point offers great views of Robinson Mountain, much of it following a way trail.

Sail with Skipper Andy Norton on his Tartan Thomas 35 "Seabiscuit" out of Des Moines Marina, Slip L-51.

Hike in a Burien city park along beach front and forest paths around a deep ravine. There are loop options varying 2-5 miles and roughly 300 feet to 500 feet of elevation gain. Experience both the shoreline potentially spotting sea creatures and forest paths. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Sea kayak along the Puget Sound shoreline between Seahurst Park in Burien and Lincoln Park in West Seattle.

Seaquest State Park is a day use and camping park near Mount St. Helens, with one mile of wetland trail, and six miles of forested hiking trails.