The largest national park in the lower 48 states, Death Valley National Park straddles the California–Nevada border. It is a diverse environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys, canyons, and mountains. This park is the hottest and driest place in North America because of its lack of surface water and low elevation. Death Valley is part of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve, designated by UNESCO in 1984.

After disembarking from a water taxi, enjoy a rare opportunity to stroll along tranquil country roads, footpaths, and sheep trails. Highlights include hidden gardens, a one-room schoolhouse, White Cliff estate, and breathtaking views of Decatur and other islands in the San Juans from Sheep Hill.

A moderate, 11 mile round trip day hike with 1,200 feet of elevation gain. The trail goes through old-growth forests and idyllic flats, alongside gravel bars.

Visit this scenic area near Stevens Pass. Enjoy a half-mile interpretive loop trail with a viewing platform that gets you up-close and personal to the falls. A must-see and great photography opportunity when the spring runoff is flowing. A picnic area includes a covered picnic shelter, tables, and restroom facilities.

Sea kayaking at Deception Pass near Anacortes offers strong tidal current flows making it a classic spot for refining current skills. Test your skills with boils, whirlpools, and a possible venture into the Room of Doom.

Easy and moderate day hikes for people of all ages along beaches and to the the highest point on Whidbey Island in the southern half of Deception Pass State Park.

Deception Pass State Park provides camping with easy access to great sea kayaking and some hiking. This Place is for the activity of group camping, not for any kayaking or hiking trips.

Scrambles and climbs up to four peaks in the Olympic Mountains from an approach along the Dungeness River.

A basic half day canyon with easy access from the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It features a jump and slide area, a freehanging rappel, a massive cave, and some technical downclimbing.

An easy 5.2 mile hike with 960 feet of elevation gain on the well-maintained Pacific Crest Trail to beautiful alpine lakes in the William O. Douglas Wilderness near White Pass.

A great short roadside canyon to do if you want to splash around in some gorgeous pools with fun rappels and low commitment. There are slides, jumps and thoughtful down-climbing

A seldom done, moderate hike that takes you past a couple of waterfalls, climbs through lush old forest, and leads to nice views above a wooded lake basin in Mount Rainier National Park. It's 10 miles and 2,200 feet of elevation gain round trip.

A difficult, 9 mile loop with 1,500 ft in elevation gain. The trail starts in a long, narrow valley skirting the base of Bald Mountain but soon opens up to views of the Big Four.

A moderate, 8 mile round trip hike with 1,600 feet of elevation gain to a very strenuous hike of 16 miles and 3,450 feet of elevation gain. The trail winds up Canyon Creek to Deer Lake with the possibility of continuing up towards Bogachiel Peak.

Hike the ridge from Slab Camp up to Deer Park on the north side of the Olympics. Consider visits to Blue Mountain and Maiden Peak or a loop trip with Three Forks, Gray Wolf, and Slab Camp Creek Trails.

A strenuous and challenging scramble of one or two peaks off of the Mountain Loop Highway near Monte Cristo. It's up to 14 miles round trip and 5,500 feet of elevation gain.

Denny Mountain is a scramble of 6 miles with 2,500 feet of gain.

Follow DeRoux Creek out of De Roux campground and hike to Gallagher Head Lake. Enjoy the incredible spring and summer wildflower display. Shorten this hike a bit to enjoy the wildflowers or make it longer to hike around Esmeralda Peaks. Or scramble Esmerelda Peaks, DeRoux Peak or Koppen Mountain.

A small forested park in Des Moines that's a great destination for families with young children.

The Des Moines Creek Trail starts near a beach along the Puget Sound and then makes its way through a forested path that approaches SeaTac International Airport. The path is paved and welcomes both hikers and cyclists.