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.

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.

Chair Peak via the Northeast Buttress is a Grade II ice climb with water ice up to 60°.

Chair Peak via the Southeast Route is a basic alpine climb.

A bolted alpine sport climb on the east face of Chair Peak. It's 8 pitches of technical climbing 5.6-5.9 with a pitch of scrambling to the top.

A urban adventure and day hike in a local park in University Place near Tacoma.

A nice creek with rapid fire rappels located close to North Bend. This canyon is rated v3a3II at normal water levels.

A 43-acre remnant forest on the mostly steep slope separating Beacon Hill and the Rainier Valley. Cheasty Greenspace comprises a trail system, including wheelchair-accessible trails, undeveloped remnant forest, and a future mountain bike park.

An easy 3.5 mile round trip walk through a beautiful riparian zone along the Chehalis River. It is at the north end of the proposed 6-mile Chelahalis River Walk from Borst Park. It is a peaceful walk along the river as well as a great spot for birding—everything from swallows to eagles.

A Natural Area Preserve that supports high quality Sitka spruce-dominated wetlands laced with saltwater-influenced slough channels for some incredible kayaking. Walk along the Chehalis River from Preachers Slough Road to Blue Slough on a graveled railroad grade or paddle the river and slough. Look for ospreys and bald eagles.