This route features more than half of Washington’s 346 annually recorded bird species, so get out your cameras and birding guides and hit the road!

An early season canyon along the Cispus River. Both the West Fork and Main Fork can make for a fun day while other creeks are running high.

An easy hike high above the Cispus Valley to two waterfalls. Covel Falls has a behind the veil trail to allow up close views of a waterfall.

Cow Heaven is a strenuous, 10-mile round trip day hike with 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail goes up steeply through some old-growth forests and meadows, up to panoramic views.

Cow Heaven is a strenuous snowshoe hike with 4,000 ft in elevation gain over 5 miles one way. The trail follows a creek up through forests and steep switchbacks. Scramble the southern ridge from Cow Heaven to reach Helen Buttes.

Two easy and relatively short snow scrambles right at Stevens Pass, with views to the north over Highway 2. Combine them to make a more interesting outing.

Enjoy walking though a forested ravine in one of Seattle's oldest parks.

The Cowichan Valley route is a 118 miles loop route that starts and ends in downtown Victoria, British Columbia. This scenic route follows several regional trails including the Galloping Goose Trail, the Sooke Wilderness Trail, and The Great Trail. This is an international trip. Valid passport (or greencard or Visa if not US Citizen required for travel).

An easy, 6-mile round trip hike with 100 ft of elevation gain. Part of the Rails-to-Trails system, the trail descends gently, following an old 1880's railroad route that was converted and is maintained by the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. Enjoy a pristine walk through a natural canyon with excellent potential for flower and bird watching.

This country historical museum in Kelso has exhibits about the county history, including information about Native Americans and early settlers in this part of Washington.

A remote and beautiful alpine scramble traverse from Paradise to the Fryingpan Creek trailhead that visits several summits in the Cowlitz Park area. This multi-day traverse also includes a ford of the Cowlitz River near its beginnings at the snout of the Cowlitz Glacier.

A low stakes float through beautiful moss-covered mountain canyons with forest above and views of Mt. Rainier. Most white water is within first couple miles of the put in and predominantly class II-.

A winter goal for skiers, snowshoers and scramblers, that starts at the Paradise Visitor Center of Mount Rainier National Park. This moderate 8 mile trip, with 2,400 feet of elevation gain, has open 360-degree views of the glaciers of Mount Rainier, the Tatoosh Range and other nearby peaks.

Coyote Wall is a moderate, 6 mile round trip hike with 1,630 ft in elevation gain. The trail runs up along a ridge with sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge.

A moderate, 6.6 mile round trip day hike with 1,150 feet of elevation gain. These are two nearby trails hike up the hills above the Columbia River Gorge.

Crab Creek Wildlife Area is an easy backpack with 400 feet of gain.

This strenuous 3,200-foot climb in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness off of Icicle Creek near Leavenworth can be done via Jack Creek, French Creek, Snowall Creek, Meadow Creek, and Blackjack Ridge. With these trails, there are many options for out-and-back and loop day hikes and backpack trips.

A moderate, round trip or loop backpacking or day hiking trip of up to 14 miles and 2,200 feet of elevation gain. The trail takes you through scenic meadows with lakes, on the Pacific Crest Trail and around Cramer Mountain and past Cramer, Dumbbell and Buesch Lakes.

A gem of a national park in the southern Oregon Cascades with sunken volcano that offers hiking, boating, photography, and camping.

A pair of high lakes in the Chelan Sawtooths surrounded by golden larches