Climb several high peaks (two of which are on the Bulger List, Washington's 100 highest peaks). It's multi-day trip in the North Cascade's Pasayten Wilderness that involves long but pleasant backpacking and easy climbing in a remote and beautiful area. Cathedral Peak is a climb, while the others are easy scrambles.

A beautiful loop trail with options for day hikes and backpacks ranging from 9 miles to 20 miles roundtrip in the heart of the alpine lakes wilderness. Trail provides access to Squaw Lake, Peggy's Pond, Deception Pass, Tuck and Robin Lakes, Hyas Lake, Marmot and Jade Lakes, and Lake Clarice.

A 2-3 pitch Class 4 "knob of rock" on the eastern side of the Cascade Crest. Great views into the north central Cascades and Mount Daniel. "Very loose [rock] everywhere." according to one Mountaineer trip report. Times: 5-6 hr trailhead to summit.

A 655-acre prairie located south of Tenino in Thurston County. It is nestled between a Skookumchuck tributary and Scatter Creek. The Center for Natural Lands Management has been actively restoring this site to it's native flora and fauna the past years.

A moderate, 8 mile in-and-out day hike with 550 ft in elevation gain. A hike on a Civilian Conservation Corps road with views south to Rattlesnake Ridge.

This is an easy hike in the Cascade foothills of 4.0 miles with 950 ft of elevation gain. The route starts on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail (formerly Iron Horse/John Wayne Trail then climbs up the side of Cedar Butte through a nice forest of moss covered vine maple and cedar trees.

Enjoy easy hiking or trail running through an 85-acre rare mature forest with abundant wildlife between Covington and Maple Valley. The steep hillsides feed nearby wetlands and provide healthy habitat for a range of wild mammals and birds. The area is great for trail running as well as for easy hiking for the whole family.

Follow Cedar Creek in the North Cascades to a series of rapids running through a deep canyon. Your trip can vary from 3.5 miles and 500 feet of elevation gain to 7 miles and 2,900 feet of elevation gain.

Walk, jog or ride the Burke-Gilman on a part or all of it's 18 miles or, for a good workout, hike the stairs in North Seattle starting at Cedar Park with a lakeside walk along the Burke-Gilman Trail.

Built on a railroad corridor, the Cedar River Trail parallels the Cedar River from Lake Washington 17.3 miles upriver to Landsburg, at the edge of the Cedar River Watershed. The first 12.3 miles are paved and ADA accessible, but the next 5 miles are unpaved. There is little elevation gain. Pass small parks, a golf course, and wooded areas along the way. The river can be accessed from various points along the trail.

A short distance from Rattlesnake Lake in the central Cascade foothills, the center is a gateway to the Cedar River Municipal Watershed that provides drinking water for 70% of the people living in the greater Seattle area. Enjoy educational opportunities at the center, tours of the watershed, walks on the grounds and nearby lakes, relaxing around Rattlesnake Lake, and rent meeting space for a nice retreat from the city.

A fun, active Class 2 whitewater packraft near Maple Velley and Renton.

A 30-mile trail through Snohomish County popular for walking, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding and accessible to people of all levels of physical ability. The trail was built on the old Burlington-Northern railroad line which began in 1989 during Washington State's centennial.

Managed by the University of Washington, it is home to the Union Bay Natural Area (aka Montlake Fill), beautiful gardens, the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium, and the Elisabeth C. Miller Library. There's something for everyone interested in our natural world. And it is home to one of the premier birding sites in Seattle, because it is an island of wild in a sea of urbanity.

The Center for Wooden Boats at South Lake Union is a hub of hands-on learning year-round. Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, and opportunities for direct experience on the water and at the docks are just a few of the things you’ll find when you visit.

Sea kayak in Puget Sound's Quilcene Bay, Dabob Bay, Dosewallips, Pleasant Harbor, Triton Cove, Holly, Mike's Beach Resort, and Dewatto in central Hood Canal. This includes the popular Hood Canal Triple Cross.

Bikepack an adventurous 152-mile loop with 11,590 feet of elevation gain through the central Oregon's Ochoco Mountains, the John Day River Basin, and the Painted Hills. This 40% paved/60% unpaved route, starts in Prineville and travels through Ponderosa Pine forests and high arid desert, with a pitstop for resupply in Michell.

The Central Oregon Coast Range is a rugged, forested region ideal for hiking, bikepacking, and gravel riding, stretching from the Salmon River (near Lincoln City) south to the Umpqua River (near Reedsport). It features the 60-mile Corvallis-to-the-Sea (C2C) Trail, a key route linking inland valleys to the coast near Ona Beach, with connections to forest roads and trails for multi-day loops.

Chair Peak via the North Face is a Grade II ice climb.

An accessible peak with 4 or 5 pitches of easy class 3-4 with breath-taking exposure. The summit has views deep into the Central Cascades. Party-caused rockfall is a definite danger to those below so consider climbing mid-week when there often are no other parties. Times: 5-8 hr trailhead to summit.