A moderate, 9 mile round trip day hike with 2,100 feet of elevation gain. The hike starts in a lodgepole pine forest along side Mountaineer Creek steadily climbing to an alpine lake set in granite cliffs under the towering crags of the Enchantment peaks. No dogs are allowed on this heavily used trail.

Colchuck Peak via the North Buttress Couloir is a Grade III ice climb.

Hike the Lakes Trail that skirts Coldwater Lake and then up a hill to a viewpoint and junction with the South Coldwater Ridge Trail. Consider hiking the Lakes Trail & South Coldwater Ridge Loop for a little more mileage and elevation gain.

Three moderate hikes at Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument that all leave from the Boundary Trail trailhead near Johnston Observatory. Explore the varied volcanic landscape on the north side of Mount St. Helens.

A quiet campground with 16 campsites, located along the shore of the Duckabush River. Several of the campsites are near the river.

A beautiful desert area along the west side of the Columbia River south of Wenatchee and northeast of Ellensburg. There are few to no official trails, and travel is cross-country and/or on jeep tracks. Enjoy the many wildflowers that bloom in spring, and maybe even spot Bighorn Sheep.

Colonel Bob is a scramble of 8 miles with 3,500 feet of gain.

Hike to Colonel Bob Peak from the Pete's Creek Trail, 8.2 miles and 3,500 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy stunning old growth forest and views from the summit to the Olympics, Quinault Lake and the Pacific Ocean.

Hike to Colonel Bob Peak from the Quinault Valley via the Ziegler trail, 14.5 miles and 4,700 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy stunning old growth forest and views from the summit to the Olympics, Quinault Lake and the Pacific Ocean.

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.