In heart of North Cascades National Park this campground is a remote, yet bustling campground nestled in old growth forest on Diablo Lake at the base of the impressively glaciated Colonial Peak. There are two campsite loops, one on the north side and one of the south side of State Route 20, the North Cascades Highway.

Hike through a historic area along the Columbia River Gorge. Part of the history are the pictographs and petroglyphs near Horsethief Lake.

Columbia Icefield is mainly located in Jasper National Park in Canada. Provides access to multiple glaciated peaks.

A wildlife refuge consisting of scabland lakes, open grasslands and basalt formations. It is located in eastern Washington just South of I-90 between Moses Lakes and Othello. It is a beautiful place to wander and explore in the Spring with plenty of wildflowers, abundant wildlife and the very popular Sandhill Crane Festival in March each year.

A technically easy climb, but long hike/bike in the Monte Cristo area, the West Spur on Columbia Peak is a 20-mile, Grade I and Class 4 climb with 4,900 feet of elevation gain.

With over 50 technical canyon routes, The Gorge, as locals refer to it, is Portland’s mecca for canyoning. From classic, beginner-friendly, trade routes to experts-only big water drainages, the Gorge has something for everyone.

The many islands of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge can be easily access from the Aldrich Point boat launch. This many low islands and quiet sloughs of this area abound with bird life year-round. The islands include Horseshoe, Woody, Tronson, Goose, Grassy, Quinns, Welch and Fitzpatrick Islands.

This is a very scenic 20 nm sea kayak downriver in mild conditions or an exciting ride in strong easterly winds. Launch near the base of Bonneville Dam, and paddle past Beacon Rock, Franz Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Multnomah Falls, Cape Horn, Rooster Rock State Park and Reed Island State Park. A car shuttle is required for this one-way trip.

This 6-12 nautical mile paddle explores the tall cliffs and waterfalls at Cape Horn on the Washington shore. Moderate currents and strong winds can be experienced on this route.

Island hop in your sea kayak between Ilwaco and Chinook on the north side of the mouth of the Columbia River. Expect strong currents, some swell, and winds on this exposed route.

Located near Longview, sea kayak from the mouth of the Cowlitz River to the Columbia River and around Cottonwood Island. Consider paddling across the Columbia River and exploring the rocky shore southward from Cottonwood Island.

Sea kayak from the Deep River boat ramp on the Washington side near the mouth of Columbia River. Paddle west toward the Astoria Bridge and Ilwaco, east toward Skamokawa or across the river toward Astoria. Be aware of wind conditions and extensive sand bars at lower tides.

Paddle the section of the Columbia River in a sea kayak from Vernita Bridge to White Bluffs (16 nm) or Ringold Springs (30 nm).

A challenging 12 nm downwind sea kayak through some of the best wind and wave surfing areas near Hood River. Expect challenging conditions, great scenery, and lots of sailboard and kitesurfing activity.

This 8-10nm circumnavigation of Lady Island provides a sampling of the Columbia River, Camas Slough and optional lunch stop at the Puffin Café. Dependent on wind and current, conditions experienced could be mild to moderate. The trip can be started from either end: Chinook Landing, Oregon or Washougal, Washington.

Sea kayak from Willow Grove Park near Long view and explore up river or down river. Paddle and explore Fisher, Walker, and Lord Islands. Paddle west to explore Crims Island, Bradbury Slough, Wallace Island and Slough, Cape Horn, and Jones Beach.

Circumnavigate one of the largest islands in the lower Columbia River from Westport, Jones Beach, or Cathlamet by sea kayak. Explore the sandy beaches, quiet sloughs and open water of this unique island. From Cathlamet explore some of the other, larger islands—Little Island, Hunting Islands, Lark Island, Tenasillahe Island, Ryan Island, Coffee Pot Island and Welch Islands.

The river near Woodland offers many sea kayak trips. Paddle the quiet sloughs and sandy beaches around Bachelor Island off the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. From Austin Point explore Sand Island, Warrior Rock Lighthouse, Multnomah Channel, Lewis River, and the north end of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. Trips vary from 5 to 15 nm.

Sea Kayak 10-13 nm from Kalama and explore the Columbia River shoreline to the north or south. Paddle around Sandy, Martin and/or Goat Islands. Expect large ship traffic.

Skamokawa provides a good launch point for several moderate sea kayak trips in the lower Columbia River. The islands of the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge lie to the south and west and the Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer is to the south and east. Skamokawa Creek and Brooks Slough are also accessible from Skamokawa.