A trail that traverses the ridge which is the boundary between Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount St. Helens National Monument. This is a great trail from which to observe the blast zone and some equipment that was destroyed in the blast. At the top of the lookout site you will be rewarded with a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.

A pair of islands to sea kayak around that are located in upper Case Inlet in Puget Sound. Stretch Island State Park occupies the northeast tip of Stretch Island and offers a convenient break or lunch stop (but no toilets).

An easy 5-mile round trip day hike with 1,150 feet of elevation gain in the Olympic Peninsula's Salt Creek Park. Enjoy hiking through 100 year-old Douglas firs to a view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Sail with Skipper Tom Davis on his San Juan 28 "Suddenly" out of Des Moines Marina, Slip B-20.

The Suiattle river trail is a great riparian stroll alongside a powerful glacial river. At 13 miles round trip, it's a long hike, but sports only 900 feet of elevation gain.

A 13 mile scramble with 4,900 feet of gain with stunning views of Glacier Peak and surrounding peaks.

An easy day hike of 4.2 miles round trip with 850 feet of elevation gain. Hike down and then back up along the Sultan River from the Spada Lake Resevoir.

Hike through dark forest to flower-filled alpine meadows to Summerland and then on to Panhandle Gap on the Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park. Enjoy views of Goat Mountain, Fryingpan Glacier, Little Tahoma and Mount Rainier.

A gentle but lengthy trail leads to the challenging 7,464 foot peak, Summit Chief Mountain, deep in the Alpine Lakes wilderness.

Summit Creek Canyon offers a diverse canyoning experience, with the Middle Summit Creek section providing a short but delightful adventure, starting at the former Summit Creek Campground and concluding just past Thunder Falls. For the more ambitious, the entire Summit Creek can be tackled in a lengthy day or split over two days to cover the Upper and Lower sections.

A climbing gym in Everett with facilities for indoor bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing.

An easy to moderate hike of 5 miles with 1,200 feet of elevation gain south of Enumclaw and in the Carbon River Area of Mountain Rainier National Park.

A stunning desert park in Central Washington 40 miles south of Grand Coulee Dam with cold snowy winters and hot dry summers. There is a drive-in campground and swimming lake. Enjoy hikes and the unique geology among basalt cliffs and pot-hole lakes in this desert habitat with Yellow Belly Marmots and Western Rattlesnakes.

The intricate network of hiking, mountain biking and nature trails around Sun Mountain Lodge in the Methow Valley near Winthrop ad Twisp.

In winter, snowshoe or cross-country ski on this strenuous route to one of the few remaining fire lookouts in Washington. In summer, drive to near the lookout and hike the short trail to the lookout and continue out the Suntop Trail. Enjoy an unobstructed spectacular view of Mount Rainier and possibly sightings of the White River elk herd!

Huckleberry Hiking- Sunrise Peak and Juniper Ridge

An easy to intermediate 5 mile snowshoe delivers endless stunning snow sculptures from the winds torturing Hurricane Ridge while testing basic and some intermediate snow travel skills.

An easy rolling 5.2 mile day hike with 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the Olympics. Enjoy with great views of Mount Angeles and the Hurricane Ridge area along with wildflowers and potential wildlife sightings during the summer season.

Hike to a lake in the southeast corner the Goat Rocks Wilderness from the South Fork Tieton Trailhead in Conrad Meadows. Surprise Lake is located 6.5 miles into a 15 mile lollipop loop below Gilbert Peak, the highest peak in the Goat Rocks. Extend the trip and see Conrad Basin's waterfalls and Conrad Creek. The area is popular for horses.

A variety of challenging day hikes, snowshoe treks, and year 'round scrambles from Scenic into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Stevens Pass.