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.

Sea kayak downwind through this section of the scenic Columbia River gorge, typically experiencing high winds and good downwind surfing opportunities.

A venue in Lacey, Washington. Location of Olympia Branch's scrambling and climbing lectures.

Paddle the passage that lies between Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula. The current ebbs north but is slack during Puget Sound floods, so most trips are done south to north. Trips out-and-back from the launch point are also possible.

A moderate to strenuous, 4-6 mile round trip day hike or snowshoe with 900-2,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail winds its way up through forests and meadows to the scenic 320-foot waterfall. In winter ski or snowshoe up to the falls or into Van Trump Park.

Sea kayak in protected Puget Sound water in Tacoma's own Commencement Bay. Paddle along the south shoreline or poke you kayak into the many waterways in the bay. Watch for large ships and boat traffic!

An easy 2-5 miles round trip snowshoe trip with 500-900 feet of elevation gain to falls and though a basin near Snoqualmie Pass.

A Grade II, 5.6 rock climb in the Liberty Bell complex near Washington Pass in the North Cascades.

5.6+/5.7 climb of the South Face of Concord Tower done in 3-4 pitches.

A park in Issaquah that features creek and lake views, a natural open space, an open grassy area, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, and restrooms.

An easy, 8 mile hike with 400 ft in elevation gain. The trail follows the river in old growth forest. The river offers trout fishing and is a popular hike with families.

Sea kayak along an exposed shoreline on the central Washington coast. When traveling north on the Washington coast, Copalis Rock is the first natural rock formation since North Head at Cape Disappointment. Paddle to this seldom visited sea stack and explore the outfall of the nearby Copalis river, or hike along the beach and river in Griffiths-Priday State Park bordered by the Copalis National Wildlife Refuge and Copalis Spit Natural Area, a haven for migratory birds and birders.