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.

Copper Creek is a moderate, 5 mile in-and-out day hike with 2,400 ft in elevation gain. The trail goes up steeply through old-growth forest above Copper Creek.

Ski or snowshoe to the one hut in the Mount Tahoma Trails Association's North District. The hut and trails are north of Ashford just outside of Mount Rainier National Park. Much of the trail is on a forest road, reaching ridges with views of Mount St. Helens, Sawtooth Ridge and Mount Rainier. Make it a day trip or enjoy an overnight at hut. Reservations are required for overnight hut stays.

6.4 miles, 2591 ft gain, moderate-challenging difficulty. Trail to beautiful alpine lake with potential for larch viewing.

Scramble any one of these peaks, the Cooper & Iron Mountain pair, or all three, all strenuous scrambles of 12+ miles and 4,500+ feet of elevation gain that are moderately technical. The approach to these peaks in the southwestern part of Mount Rainier National Park leads through old growth forest to the lush Indian Henry's Hunting Ground and an old ranger cabin.

A moderate, 8 mile scramble with 2,800 feet elevation gain. This scramble will take you along a historical trail and up the seldom-climbed east side of Copper Mountain.

Copper Peak is located next to, and overshadowed by, its near neighbor, Fernow. When accessed from Holden it can be combined easily with the latter Peak. It offers some interesting routefinding and exciting, exposed scrambling.

Scramble a peak rising above Copper Pass in the North Cascades, at the head of the North Fork Twisp River.

Easy hike through massive trees with great views of a lovely lake and an impressive lookout towering over it all.

An easy Class 3 and 4 climb in the North Cascades near Rainy Pass.